Mediterranean Marvels – Sardinia, Sicily & Malta

About this cruise

The kind of trip that's easy to say yes to and hard to regret. 7 nights from Livorno (Florence/Pisa) on September 1, 2026, visiting 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. Crossing 4 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Italy, Malta, Spain and France. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. People come back from this cruise talking about Marseille: France's oldest city, salty and soulful. Roughly 8 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Splendida takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And September is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. 5 ports, 4 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.