Mediterranean to Arabia – Barcelona & Abu Dhabi

About this cruise

A trip this long changes your rhythm entirely, and that's very much the point. 24 nights from Barcelona on November 6, 2026, visiting Marseille, Genoa and Civitavecchia (Rome), with additional stops along the Middle East & Arabian Gulf. You get off in Abu Dhabi, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. It's a proper Middle East & Arabian Gulf tour: 9 countries, from France to United Arab Emirates. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC World Europa has 9 dining spots on board, most of them included. Longer sailings have a different energy. People relax into it, stop rushing, and start actually talking to each other. A November sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. 24 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.