Mediterranean Splendor – Rome, Malta & Barcelona
About this cruise
No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) on December 7, 2026 visits Messina, Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. It's a proper Western Mediterranean tour: 4 countries, from Italy to France. People come back from this cruise talking about Genoa: Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC World Asia joined the MSC Cruises's lineup in 2026. Still has that new-ship feel. A December sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. 5 ports, 4 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.