Golden Horizons – Sicily & Barcelona

About this cruise

There's a reason 7-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Palermo on October 8, 2026 and visits Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille, Livorno (Florence/Pisa) and Cagliari. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. It's a proper Western Mediterranean tour: 4 countries, from Malta to Italy. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC Splendida has 6 dining spots on board, most of them included. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.