Sapphire Seas – Sicily & Barcelona

About this cruise

There's a reason 7-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Palermo on July 23, 2026 and visits Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille, Livorno (Florence/Pisa) and Cagliari. 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 4 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Malta, 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, MSC Splendida has 6 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. A July departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.