Mediterranean Escape – Riviera & Barcelona

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Genoa on May 17, 2026, visiting Naples, Messina, Valletta, Barcelona and Marseille. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. It's a proper Western Mediterranean tour: 4 countries, from Italy to France. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC World Europa has 9 dining spots on board, most of them included. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. You start in Genoa and come back with stories from Italy, Malta, Spain and France.