Mediterranean Magic – Barcelona, Palermo & Naples

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night round-trip sailing from Barcelona on May 26, 2026 visits La Goulette (Tunis), Palermo, Naples, Livorno (Florence/Pisa) and Marseille. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Crossing 3 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Tunisia, Italy and France. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Don't rush through Naples, which is known as Chaos, pizza, and passion beneath Vesuvius. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Meraviglia takes the food seriously, with 9 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. All told, 5 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.