Sapphire Odyssey – Naples, Tunis & 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 Genoa on October 25, 2027 visits Naples, Palermo, La Goulette (Tunis), Barcelona and Marseille. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The route threads through 4 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Italy, Tunisia, Spain and France. Marseille stands out. It's France's oldest city, salty and soulful. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Euribia joined the MSC Cruises's lineup in 2023. Still has that new-ship feel. Genoa itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. And October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. All in all, it's a solid trip.