Mediterranean Marvels – Marseille & Malta

About this cruise

The kind of trip that's easy to say yes to and hard to regret. 7 nights from Barcelona on December 11, 2026, visiting Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia (Rome), Messina and Valletta. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Crossing 3 borders through the Western Mediterranean: France, Italy and Malta. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Valletta stands out. It's A fortress city of honey-coloured stone. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC World Asia (2026) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And a December cruise to warmer water? Hard to argue with that when it's cold at home. All in all, it's a solid trip.