Mediterranean Marvels – Marseille & Malta

About this cruise

You board in Barcelona on January 29, 2027 for 7 nights visiting Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia (Rome), Messina and Valletta, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. 3 countries (France, Italy and Malta) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. Of the stops, Genoa tends to be the one people talk about: Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC World Asia launched in 2026, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. A January sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.