Piazza & Promenade – Portofino, Rome & Barcelona

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 Marseille on June 27, 2027 visits Genoa, La Spezia, Civitavecchia (Rome), Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean does coastal beauty and good eating in equal measure. Don't rush through Palma de Mallorca, which is known as A Gothic cathedral mirrored in the harbour. Roughly 11 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 June means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All told, 5 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.