Mediterranean Splendor – Rome, Malta & Barcelona
About this cruise
7 nights, 5 ports, all from Civitavecchia (Rome) on December 28, 2026. The route visits Messina, Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa and the whole thing just flows. 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 4 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Italy, Malta, Spain and France. 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 launched in 2026, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. While everyone else deals with the December cold, you'll be somewhere warmer. And floating. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.