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title: "Ocean Discovery – Messina, La Valletta & Barcelona"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/ocean-discovery-messina-la-valletta-barcelona~MSC-WORLD_EUROPA-20260922-5
description: "5-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC World Europa"
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# Ocean Discovery – Messina, La Valletta & Barcelona

![Route map: 5 nights one way from Messina on MSC World Europa](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/18aae1b260e23ec8.jpg)

A 5-night cruise from Messina to Genoa, sailing on the evening of 22 September. It calls at Valletta. After a day at sea it calls at Barcelona and Marseille. The stops are in Malta, Spain, France and Italy, and calls last 9 to 10 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 26°C (79°F) at every stop. The cruise ends in Genoa on the morning of 27 September. MSC World Europa (2022) carries up to 6,762 guests on 22 decks and has 9 restaurants, 4 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [MSC World Europa](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-world-europa.md)
- **Duration:** 5 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-09-22
- **Return:** 2026-09-27
- **From:** [Messina, Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md)
- **To:** [Genoa, Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/genoa.md)
- **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT |  | 18:00 | 21–27°C |
| 2 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–27°C |
| 4 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 08:00 | 18:00 | 19–25°C |
| 5 | [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) | FR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 18–25°C |
| 6 | [Genoa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/genoa.md) | IT | 08:00 |  | 18–25°C |

## Price History (1 guest)

### EUR

| Date | Balcony |
|------|------|
| 2026-08-12 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-13 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-14 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-15 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-16 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-17 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-18 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-19 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-20 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-21 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-22 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-23 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-24 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-25 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-26 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-27 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-28 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-29 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-30 | €1,598 |
| 2026-08-31 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-01 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-02 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-03 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-04 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-05 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-06 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-07 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-08 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-09 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-10 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-11 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-12 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-13 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-14 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-15 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-16 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-17 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-18 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-19 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-20 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-21 | €1,598 |
| 2026-09-22 | €1,598 |

### USD

| Date | Balcony |
|------|------|
| 2026-08-18 | $1,658 |
| 2026-08-19 | $1,658 |
| 2026-08-20 | $1,658 |
| 2026-08-21 | $1,658 |
| 2026-08-22 | $1,658 |
| 2026-08-23 | $1,658 |
| 2026-08-24 | $1,658 |
| 2026-08-25 | $1,658 |
| 2026-08-26 | $1,658 |
| 2026-08-27 | $1,658 |
| 2026-08-28 | $1,658 |
| 2026-08-29 | $1,658 |
| 2026-08-30 | $1,658 |
| 2026-08-31 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-01 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-02 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-03 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-04 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-05 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-06 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-07 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-08 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-09 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-10 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-11 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-12 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-13 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-14 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-15 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-16 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-17 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-18 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-19 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-20 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-21 | $1,658 |
| 2026-09-22 | $1,658 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2022
- **Passengers:** 6,762
- **Crew:** 2,138
- **Gross Tonnage:** 215,800 GT
- **Decks:** 22
- **Length:** 332.8m
- **Beam:** 46.9m
- **Dining (total):** 9
- **Dining (included):** 4
- **Dining (surcharge):** 5

## Port Details

### [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md)

*Italy*

> Sicily's gateway to Mount Etna and Taormina

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 21–27°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md)

*Malta*

> A fortress city of honey-coloured stone

Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 24–27°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: en, mt
- Timezone: Europe/Malta

### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)

*Spain*

> Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius

Avg dock time: 10.2h · Weather: 19–25°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md)

*France*

> France's oldest city, salty and soulful

Avg dock time: 8.8h · Weather: 18–25°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

### [Genoa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/genoa.md)

*Italy*

> Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 18–25°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 1 guest, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous (sailed) | [Ocean's Edge – Marseille, Sicily & Spain](https://cruisello.com/cruises/ocean-s-edge-marseille-sicily-spain~MSC-WORLD_EUROPA-20260915-7.md) | 2026-09-15 | 2026-09-22 | 7 | – |
| Next (sailed) | [Mediterranean Escape – Riviera & Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-escape-riviera-barcelona~MSC-WORLD_EUROPA-20260927-7.md) | 2026-09-27 | 2026-10-04 | 7 | $1,547 |
| Next bookable | [Braided Shore – Genoa, Valletta & Marseille](https://cruisello.com/cruises/braided-shore-genoa-valletta-marseille~MSC-WORLD_EUROPA-20261009-7.md) | 2026-10-09 | 2026-10-16 | 7 | €1,594 / $7,529 |

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