Ocean Discovery – Messina, La Valletta & Barcelona

About this cruise

Sometimes you just need a few days out of your routine. This one sails from Messina on September 22, 2026, spends 5 nights visiting Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa, and gets you back before anyone really notices you were gone. The trip wraps in Genoa, so you won't retrace your steps. You're in port almost every day, so pack shoes you can actually walk in. Crossing 4 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Malta, Spain, France and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Keep an eye out for Marseille: France's oldest city, salty and soulful. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC World Europa takes the food seriously, with 9 restaurants to choose from. 4 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And September is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. That's 5 nights well spent.