Mediterranean Gems – Naples & Barcelona

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Palermo on September 4, 2026 visits Naples, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Marseille, Barcelona and La Goulette (Tunis). Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Italy, France, Spain and Tunisia, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. People come back from this cruise talking about Marseille: France's oldest city, salty and soulful. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Meraviglia keeps you well fed. 9 places to eat, with 3 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Palermo before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And September is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. 5 ports, 4 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.