Ivory Bastille – Valletta, Genoa & Riviera

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 Marseille on May 16, 2026 visits Genoa, Naples, Messina, Valletta and Barcelona. 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 Italy, Malta and Spain, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. People come back from this cruise talking about Valletta: A fortress city of honey-coloured stone. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC World Europa keeps you well fed. 9 places to eat, with 4 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 Marseille before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. 5 ports, 3 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.