Mediterranean Splendor – Rome, Malta & Barcelona

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) on March 16, 2026 visits 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. 4 countries (Italy, Malta, Spain and France) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. Barcelona stands out. It's Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. You won't go hungry on MSC World Europa. 4 restaurants come with the fare, plus 5 more when you feel like treating yourself. And March is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. All in all, it's a solid trip.