Sun-Drenched Stone – Valletta & Naples

About this cruise

You board in Valletta on May 6, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples and Messina, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. It's a proper Western Mediterranean tour: 3 countries, from Spain to Italy. Of the stops, Marseille tends to be the one people talk about: France's oldest city, salty and soulful. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC World Europa has 9 dining spots on board, most of them included. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.