Mediterranean Magic – Barcelona & Santorini

About this cruise

You board in Valletta on June 26, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Barcelona, Marseille, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Cagliari and Palermo, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. 3 countries (Spain, France and Italy) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. People come back from this cruise talking about Palermo: Arab-Norman splendour in Sicily's capital. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on MSC Splendida. 2 restaurants come with the fare, plus 4 more when you feel like treating yourself. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. 5 ports, 3 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.