Mediterranean Masterpiece – Riviera, Rome & Valletta

About this cruise

There's a reason 7-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Marseille on March 20, 2027 and visits Genoa, Civitavecchia (Rome), Messina, Valletta and Barcelona. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. The route threads through 3 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Italy, Malta and Spain. 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. A March departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. You start in Marseille and come back with stories from Italy, Malta and Spain.