Provençal Salt – Marseille & Genoa
About this cruise
7 nights, 5 ports, all from Valletta on September 23, 2026. The route visits Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples and Messina and the whole thing just flows. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. The route threads through 3 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Spain, France and Italy. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, There are 9 restaurants on MSC World Europa, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. A September sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.