Mediterranean Getaway – Riviera & Barcelona

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night round-trip sailing from Genoa on August 31, 2026 visits La Spezia, Civitavecchia (Rome), Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona and Cannes. 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, Spain and France, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Of the stops, Cannes tends to be the one people talk about: Red-carpet glamour on the Côte d'Azur. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Grandiosa keeps you well fed. 6 places to eat, with 1 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 Genoa before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.