Mediterranean Marvels – Sardinia, Sicily & Malta

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Livorno (Florence/Pisa) on August 25, 2026 visits Cagliari, Palermo, Valletta, Barcelona and Marseille. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Italy, Malta, Spain and France, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Keep an eye out for Valletta: A fortress city of honey-coloured stone. Roughly 8 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Splendida keeps you well fed. 6 places to eat, with 2 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Livorno (Florence/Pisa) before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. That's 7 nights well spent.