Mediterranean Magic – Barcelona & Santorini

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 8-night sailing from Palermo on April 29, 2026 visits Valletta, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Marseille, Livorno (Florence/Pisa) and Cagliari. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 6 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. 4 countries (Malta, Spain, France and Italy) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. People come back from this cruise talking about Valletta: A fortress city of honey-coloured stone. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. You won't go hungry on MSC Splendida. 2 restaurants come with the fare, plus 4 more when you feel like treating yourself. And April is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. 6 ports, 4 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.