Mediterranean Magic – Marseille & Palermo

About this cruise

7 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Barcelona on April 4, 2026 visits Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Palermo and La Goulette (Tunis) and doesn't try to cram in too much. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 3 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: France, Italy and Tunisia. Don't rush through Naples, which is known as Chaos, pizza, and passion beneath Vesuvius. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Splendida has 6 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. Barcelona itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. All told, 5 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.