Azure Portico – Marseille, Genoa & Rome

About this cruise

You board in Barcelona on July 3, 2027 for 7 nights visiting Marseille, Genoa, La Spezia, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Palma de Mallorca, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. It's a proper Western Mediterranean tour: 3 countries, from France to Spain. Genoa alone is worth the trip, Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC World Europa has 9 dining spots on board, most of them included. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. Worth booking. That's the short version.