Mediterranean to Florida – Barcelona & Madeira

About this cruise

If you've got 25 nights to work with, this sailing from Naples on October 17, 2026 through Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Marseille and Barcelona, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. The trip wraps in Miami, so you won't retrace your steps. You do all the exploring first, then the last few days are at sea. It's like a built-in wind-down. Crossing 7 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Italy, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Morocco, Portugal and United States. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Keep an eye out for Barcelona: Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Meraviglia takes the food seriously, with 9 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. That's 25 nights well spent.