Enchanting Escapes – Sicily & Barcelona

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night round-trip sailing from Palermo on October 22, 2026 visits Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille, Livorno (Florence/Pisa) and Cagliari. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Malta, Spain, France and Italy, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. People come back from this cruise talking about Cagliari: Sardinia's sun-bleached capital of flamingos and fortresses. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Splendida keeps you well fed. 6 places to eat, with 2 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Palermo before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. 5 ports, 4 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.