Mediterranean Gems – Sicily, Malta & Barcelona

About this cruise

You board in Naples on May 11, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Messina, Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. 4 countries (Italy, Malta, Spain and France) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Marseille, France's oldest city, salty and soulful. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on MSC World Europa. 4 restaurants come with the fare, plus 5 more when you feel like treating yourself. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.