Mediterranean Gems – Marseille & Valletta

About this cruise

You board in Barcelona on May 31, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Marseille, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Cagliari, Palermo and Valletta, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. 3 countries (France, Italy and Malta) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. Of the stops, Marseille tends to be the one people talk about: France's oldest city, salty and soulful. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on MSC Splendida. 2 restaurants come with the fare, plus 4 more when you feel like treating yourself. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.