Mediterranean Splendor – Rome, Malta & Barcelona

About this cruise

You board in Civitavecchia (Rome) on March 8, 2027 for 7 nights visiting Messina, Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa, 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. 4 countries (Italy, Malta, Spain and France) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. Don't rush through Messina, which is known as Sicily's gateway to Mount Etna and Taormina. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC World Asia launched in 2026, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. All told, 5 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.