Mistral Winds – Barcelona, Marseille & Genoa

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 Messina on August 18, 2026 visits Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa and Naples. 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 (Malta, Spain, France and Italy) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Genoa, Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi. 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 August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.