Starboard Light – Genoa, Marseille & Malta

About this cruise

There's a reason 7-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Messina on July 27, 2027 and visits Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa and Naples. 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 World Asia (2026) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. A July departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. 7 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.