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title: "Mediterranean Magic – Riviera, Sicily & Malta"
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description: "6-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC World Europa"
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# Mediterranean Magic – Riviera, Sicily & Malta

![Route map: 6 nights one way from Marseille on MSC World Europa](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/dec811fd2ea53e34.jpg)

A 6-night cruise from Marseille to Barcelona, sailing on the evening of 18 April. It calls at Genoa, Naples, Messina and Valletta on four consecutive port days. The stops are in Italy, Malta and Spain, and calls last 7 to 9 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 18°C (64°F) at every stop. After a day at sea the cruise ends in Barcelona on the morning of 24 April. MSC World Europa (2022) carries up to 6,762 guests on 22 decks and has 9 restaurants, 4 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [MSC World Europa](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-world-europa.md)
- **Duration:** 6 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-04-18
- **Return:** 2026-04-24
- **From:** [Marseille, France](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md)
- **To:** [Barcelona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)
- **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) | FR |  | 18:00 | 11–18°C |
| 2 | [Genoa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/genoa.md) | IT | 08:00 | 16:00 | 10–18°C |
| 3 | [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md) | IT | 13:00 | 20:00 | 10–18°C |
| 4 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT | 09:00 | 18:00 | 13–19°C |
| 5 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 15–18°C |
| 7 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 08:00 |  | 10–18°C |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2022
- **Passengers:** 6,762
- **Crew:** 2,138
- **Gross Tonnage:** 215,800 GT
- **Decks:** 22
- **Length:** 332.8m
- **Beam:** 46.9m
- **Dining (total):** 9
- **Dining (included):** 4
- **Dining (surcharge):** 5

## Port Details

### [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md)

*France*

> France's oldest city, salty and soulful

Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 11–18°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

### [Genoa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/genoa.md)

*Italy*

> Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi

Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 10–18°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Naples](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples.md)

*Italy*

> Chaos, pizza, and passion beneath Vesuvius

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 10–18°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md)

*Italy*

> Sicily's gateway to Mount Etna and Taormina

Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 13–19°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md)

*Malta*

> A fortress city of honey-coloured stone

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 15–18°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: en, mt
- Timezone: Europe/Malta

### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)

*Spain*

> Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 10–18°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous (sailed) | [Mediterranean Masterpiece – Riviera, Rome & Valletta](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-masterpiece-riviera-rome-valletta~MSC-WORLD_EUROPA-20260411-7.md) | 2026-04-11 | 2026-04-18 | 7 | €699 / $1,290 |
| Next (sailed) | [Velvet Anchor – Genoa, Malta & Provence](https://cruisello.com/cruises/velvet-anchor-genoa-malta-provence~MSC-WORLD_EUROPA-20260424-7.md) | 2026-04-24 | 2026-05-01 | 7 | €929 / $1,244 |
| Next bookable | [Saffron Trail – Valletta, Barcelona & Marseille](https://cruisello.com/cruises/saffron-trail-valletta-barcelona-marseille~MSC-WORLD_EUROPA-20261006-7.md) | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-13 | 7 | €2,617 / $3,329 |

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