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 October 25, 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. Don't rush through Cagliari, which is known as Sardinia's sun-bleached capital of flamingos and fortresses. 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 October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. All told, 5 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.