Mediterranean Grand Tour – Riviera & Andalusia

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 10-night round-trip sailing from Marseille on July 23, 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. Crossing 3 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Spain, Portugal and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Port Mahon alone is worth the trip, Menorca's deep-water harbour of gin and Georgian charm. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Opera takes the food seriously, with 4 restaurants to choose from. 4 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 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. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. Worth booking. That's the short version.