Coastal Capers – Genoa & Barcelona

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from Marseille on December 7, 2026 visits Genoa, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Civitavecchia (Rome), Valencia and Barcelona. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The Western Mediterranean does coastal beauty and good eating in equal measure. People come back from this cruise talking about Livorno (Florence/Pisa): Tuscan art and the Leaning Tower await. Around 12 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Sinfonia takes the food seriously, with 4 restaurants to choose from. 4 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. This length suits most people. Enough time to settle in and actually unwind, without the trip dragging on. A December sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. 5 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.