Mediterranean Getaway – Rome, Genoa & Marseille

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) on May 12, 2026 visits Genoa, Marseille, Tarragona, Valencia and Livorno (Florence/Pisa). A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 3 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Italy, France and Spain. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Tarragona, Roman amphitheatre overlooking the Mediterranean. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Orchestra has 5 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. Civitavecchia (Rome) 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. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.