Mediterranean Escape – Rome & Marseille

About this cruise

Book 3 days off from October 29, 2026 and this cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) will do the rest, taking you to Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Genoa and Marseille and back. Last stop: Marseille. 3 consecutive port days with no time at sea. It's an explore-everything kind of trip. The Western Mediterranean does coastal beauty and good eating in equal measure. Of the stops, Genoa tends to be the one people talk about: Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Opera takes the food seriously, with 4 restaurants to choose from. 4 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Works well as a long weekend away, or a quick reset between bigger trips. And October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.