Mediterranean Getaway – Genoa & Lisbon

About this cruise

A lot can happen in 5 nights. This sailing from Genoa on May 3, 2026 visits Marseille, Málaga, Gibraltar and Lisbon and makes every day count. You wind up in Lisbon, so it's worth planning a night or two there. Hardly any sea days here. It's basically port-hopping the whole way. The route threads through 4 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: France, Spain, United Kingdom and Portugal. Lisbon stands out. It's Seven hills of fado, pastéis, and golden light. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Opera has 4 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. Genoa itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. All in all, it's a solid trip.