Sublime Shores – Valencia, Marseille & Florence

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night round-trip sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) on November 18, 2027 visits Valencia, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa and Livorno (Florence/Pisa). Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Crossing 3 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Spain, France and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. People come back from this cruise talking about Valencia: Futuristic architecture and ancient orange groves. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. MSC Lirica takes the food seriously, with 5 restaurants to choose from. 4 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. And November is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. 5 ports, 3 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.