Italian & French Riviera – Genoa & Barcelona

About this cruise

If you don't need a long holiday but still want to get out on the water, this is a solid pick. 5 nights from Genoa on April 13, 2026, visiting Civitavecchia (Rome), Barcelona and Marseille. There's not much time at sea on this one; you're on and off the ship most days. 3 countries (Italy, Spain and France) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Marseille, France's oldest city, salty and soulful. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on MSC Fantasia. 2 restaurants come with the fare, plus 3 more when you feel like treating yourself. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.