Mediterranean Marvels – Rome, Malta & Barcelona

About this cruise

There's a reason 7-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Genoa on December 27, 2026 and visits Civitavecchia (Rome), Messina, Valletta, Barcelona and Marseille. 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 4 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Italy, Malta, Spain and France. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, MSC World Asia (2026) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Genoa has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. While everyone else deals with the December cold, you'll be somewhere warmer. And floating. You start in Genoa and come back with stories from Italy, Malta, Spain and France.