Mediterranean Magic – Marseille & Palermo

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Barcelona on March 28, 2026, visiting Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Palermo and La Goulette (Tunis). There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. The Western Mediterranean route takes in France, Italy and Tunisia, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 8 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, MSC Splendida keeps you well fed. 6 places to eat, with 2 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. You start in Barcelona and come back with stories from France, Italy and Tunisia.