Mediterranean Magic – Riviera to Malta

About this cruise

7 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Marseille on September 7, 2026 visits Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Cagliari, Palermo, Valletta and Barcelona 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: Italy, Malta and Spain. Of the stops, Barcelona tends to be the one people talk about: Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius. Around 9 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. Marseille itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.