Mediterranean Grand Tour – Riviera & Andalusia

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 10-night sailing from Marseille on May 24, 2026 visits Málaga, Cádiz and Lisbon, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 7 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Spain, Portugal and Italy, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Keep an eye out for Málaga: Picasso's birthplace on the Costa del Sol. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Opera keeps you well fed. 4 places to eat, with 4 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. If you can, add a night in Marseille before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. That's 10 nights well spent.