Mediterranean to Miami – Barcelona & Madeira

About this cruise

A trip this long changes your rhythm entirely, and that's very much the point. 26 nights from Palermo on October 16, 2026, visiting Naples, Livorno (Florence/Pisa) and Marseille, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. The trip wraps in Miami, so you won't retrace your steps. The final stretch is open ocean, which gives you time to process everything you've seen and use the ship one last time. 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. 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, MSC Meraviglia takes the food seriously, with 9 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Palermo has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 26-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.