Mediterranean Masterpiece – Riviera, Rome & Valletta

About this cruise

You board in Marseille on April 11, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Genoa, Civitavecchia (Rome), Messina, Valletta and Barcelona, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 3 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Italy, Malta and Spain. People come back from this cruise talking about Civitavecchia (Rome): The Eternal City is just an hour away. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 9 restaurants on MSC World Europa, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. Marseille itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. 5 ports, 3 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.