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 September 8, 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. Crossing 4 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Italy, Malta, Spain and France. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Palermo, Arab-Norman splendour in Sicily's capital. 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. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.