Mediterranean Gems – Marseille & Valletta

About this cruise

The kind of trip that's easy to say yes to and hard to regret. 7 nights from Barcelona on August 30, 2026, visiting Marseille, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Cagliari, Palermo and Valletta. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Crossing 3 borders through the Western Mediterranean: France, Italy and Malta. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Of the stops, Marseille tends to be the one people talk about: France's oldest city, salty and soulful. Roughly 8 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Splendida takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.