Mediterranean to Miami – Barcelona & Madeira

About this cruise

Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 24-night sailing from Livorno (Florence/Pisa) on October 18, 2026 visits Marseille, Barcelona and Alicante, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. You finish in Miami. The ports come early and the voyage wraps with sea days. A good way to decompress before heading home. Crossing 6 borders through the Western Mediterranean: France, Spain, United Kingdom, Morocco, Portugal and United States. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, MSC Meraviglia takes the food seriously, with 9 restaurants to choose from. 3 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 24 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Livorno (Florence/Pisa) has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.