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 November 1, 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, Valletta tends to be the one people talk about: A fortress city of honey-coloured stone. 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 November 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.