Mediterranean Grandeur – Menorca, Sardinia & Lisbon

About this cruise

10 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Alicante on September 27, 2026 visits Port Mahon, Olbia and Genoa, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean and doesn't try to cram in too much. 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 4 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Spain, Italy, France and Portugal. Málaga stands out. It's Picasso's birthplace on the Costa del Sol. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Opera has 4 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. 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. Alicante itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All in all, it's a solid trip.