Mediterranean Grand Tour – Alicante & Genoa

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 10-night sailing from Lisbon on August 26, 2026 visits Alicante, Port Mahon and Olbia, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. 3 countries (Spain, Italy and France) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. People come back from this cruise talking about Port Mahon: Menorca's deep-water harbour of gin and Georgian charm. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on MSC Opera. 4 restaurants come with the fare, plus 0 more when you feel like treating yourself. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. 7 ports, 3 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.