Mediterranean Gems – Sicily, Malta & Barcelona

About this cruise

7 nights, 5 ports, all from Naples on May 4, 2026. The route visits Messina, Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa and the whole thing just flows. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. The route threads through 4 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Italy, Malta, Spain and France. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, There are 9 restaurants on MSC World Europa, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. A May departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.