Mediterranean Magic – Barcelona, Palermo & Naples

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Barcelona on May 25, 2027 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. Keep an eye out for La Goulette (Tunis): Gateway to Carthage and the Tunis medina. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Virtuosa takes the food seriously, with 7 restaurants to choose from. 1 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. That's 7 nights well spent.