Mediterranean Splendor – Rome, Malta & Barcelona

About this cruise

The kind of trip that's easy to say yes to and hard to regret. 7 nights from Civitavecchia (Rome) on March 9, 2026, visiting Messina, Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Italy, Malta, Spain and France, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Barcelona, Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC World Europa keeps you well fed. 9 places to eat, with 4 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Civitavecchia (Rome) before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And March is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.