Mediterranean Magic – Riviera to Malta
About this cruise
If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Marseille on October 5, 2026, visiting Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Cagliari, Palermo, Valletta and Barcelona. 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. It's a proper Western Mediterranean tour: 3 countries, from Italy to Spain. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC Splendida has 6 dining spots on board, most of them included. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 7-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.