Epicurean Adventures – Sicily & Barcelona

About this cruise

You board in Palermo on October 1, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille, Livorno (Florence/Pisa) and Cagliari, 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. Crossing 4 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Malta, Spain, France and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Of the stops, Marseille tends to be the one people talk about: France's oldest city, salty and soulful. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Splendida takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.