Mediterranean Marvels – Barcelona & Palermo

About this cruise

By September 28, 2026 you'll be ready for this. 7 nights out of Marseille, visiting Barcelona, La Goulette (Tunis), Palermo, Naples and Livorno (Florence/Pisa), and nothing on the agenda except showing up. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Crossing 3 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Spain, Tunisia and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, MSC Meraviglia takes the food seriously, with 9 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Marseille has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A September sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. You start in Marseille and come back with stories from Spain, Tunisia and Italy.