Citrus Grove Passage – Naples, Sicily & Valletta

About this cruise

You board in Barcelona on April 23, 2027 for 7 nights visiting Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Messina and Valletta, 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. 3 countries (France, Italy and Malta) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. People come back from this cruise talking about Genoa: Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC World Asia launched in 2026, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. 5 ports, 3 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.