---
title: "Sunlit Bastions – Florence, Palermo & Valletta"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-bastions-florence-palermo-valletta~MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6
description: "6-night MSC Cruises cruise on MSC Splendida"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/d33cf7ed2300e8bb.jpg
---

# Sunlit Bastions – Florence, Palermo & Valletta

![Route map: 6 nights one way from Marseille on MSC Splendida](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/d33cf7ed2300e8bb.jpg)

A 6-night cruise from Marseille to Barcelona, sailing on the afternoon of 9 November. It calls at Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Cagliari, Palermo and Valletta on four consecutive port days. The stops are in Italy, Malta and Spain, and calls last 7 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 16°C in Livorno (Florence/Pisa) to 21°C in Valletta (61 to 70°F). After a day at sea the cruise ends in Barcelona on the morning of 15 November. MSC Splendida (2009) carries up to 4,363 guests on 18 decks and has 6 restaurants, 2 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [MSC Splendida](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-splendida.md)
- **Duration:** 6 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-11-09
- **Return:** 2026-11-15
- **From:** [Marseille, France](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md)
- **To:** [Barcelona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) | FR |  | 16:00 | 10–16°C |
| 2 | [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md) | IT | 07:00 | 18:00 | 11–16°C |
| 3 | [Cagliari](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cagliari.md) | IT | 12:00 | 19:00 | 12–19°C |
| 4 | [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md) | IT | 09:00 | 17:00 | 15–20°C |
| 5 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | 09:00 | 17:00 | 18–21°C |
| 7 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 08:00 |  | 11–17°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 4 of this ship's 6 restaurants cost extra.

### EUR

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €935 | €935 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=f4987548-292a-4328-b7c5-ca20b73bbfdb) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €1,169 | €1,169 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=8b78f146-2673-48dd-aa66-e69e6db18c55) |
| Suite | Suite | €1,907 | €1,907 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=76d5982c-591a-4797-9a86-9512d3adad01) |
| Deluxe | Yacht Club | €3,497 | €3,497 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=3be3fe97-464b-4d25-85d0-b6e200ce008e) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €1,102 | €551 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=6bd83498-fb28-4bfb-b2fe-76beeb21bbc9) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €1,362 | €681 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=a235efdc-0115-40a2-9634-52a3f5d7de6b) |
| Suite | Suite | €2,182 | €1,091 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=676cef4b-8774-4d1a-b8e7-1db9a04c03e1) |
| Deluxe | Yacht Club | €3,970 | €1,985 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=1c9f963e-d7b9-4229-85b3-c1b00beb5e66) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €1,493 | €498 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=98143736-167c-4a36-b6f7-11a64671955f) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €1,853 | €618 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=48fa0058-0987-4f79-b608-9889c405d5dc) |
| Suite | Suite | €3,093 | €1,031 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=a2fee320-e325-409b-92ec-266725485430) |
| Deluxe | Yacht Club | €5,235 | €1,745 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=7ee47ba7-d697-4648-8ff4-8da481e08db2) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Oceanview | €1,784 | €446 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=cce6c0bc-dfbc-4084-9db6-7ab39411259f) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €2,204 | €551 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=a11fe660-61ea-4db5-a3b0-2455496d249a) |
| Deluxe | Yacht Club | €7,340 | €1,835 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=36dc7bba-7e89-4dcb-aa2b-181f6581ac9a) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC's EU fares already include the hotel service charge, so nothing is added to your onboard account.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

### USD

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $977 | $977 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=6e118b95-e7b3-4090-a0d3-52efcc354cff) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $1,247 | $1,247 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=93cb6102-3d56-472d-8fd7-2bcdc9978143) |
| Suite | Suite | $2,129 | $2,129 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=63100a04-e579-4b08-8a97-ce034143bdfb) |
| Deluxe | Yacht Club | $4,031 | $4,031 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=cac82b40-62c4-4606-af41-0550bf9d8491) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $1,326 | $663 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=ad878777-d867-45dc-b10a-c2e9a2e2c01e) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $1,626 | $813 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=bee8c8f8-4009-4450-8c99-e882b4206f26) |
| Suite | Suite | $2,606 | $1,303 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=1e846e4b-e8f9-4cca-a491-d7849a862a30) |
| Deluxe | Yacht Club | $4,746 | $2,373 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=634a5c5d-8f9d-416c-91c2-ebf944add23c) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $1,805 | $602 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=055f4daf-a53d-4ed4-9ee4-66f8def85eab) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $2,235 | $745 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=0fa4f804-442e-4778-b908-a155ff76bf04) |
| Suite | Suite | $3,725 | $1,242 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=82a16800-755a-4f5c-b684-d3bbd9d351e3) |
| Deluxe | Yacht Club | $6,255 | $2,085 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=82ebb35b-d008-4af6-8920-5f110d33d955) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Oceanview | Oceanview | $2,164 | $541 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=c39bef83-34ae-47ca-a599-8edf11eeb491) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $2,664 | $666 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=67208cbd-0ed5-430d-982c-4348a1db771c) |
| Deluxe | Yacht Club | $8,804 | $2,201 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261109-6.md?pid=eb72b8ae-6a84-4f0e-bdae-c953003347da) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tips:** MSC bills this to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with MSC's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Free tap water is only guaranteed at the buffet. In the main restaurant the water served at the table costs extra, though some guests get tap water by asking. Bars sell water by the glass.

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside |
|------|------|
| 2026-09-24 | €942 |
| 2026-10-01 | €842 |
| 2026-10-03 | €842 |

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | Deluxe |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-09-16 | $1,006 | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-09-17 | $1,006 | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-09-18 | $1,006 | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-09-19 | $1,006 | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-09-20 | $1,006 | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-09-21 | $1,006 | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-09-22 | $1,006 | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-09-23 | $1,006 | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-09-24 | $1,006 | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-09-25 | – | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-09-26 | – | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-09-27 | – | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-09-28 | – | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-09-29 | $1,006 | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-09-30 | – | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-10-01 | $1,006 | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-10-02 | – | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-10-03 | $1,006 | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-10-04 | $1,006 | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |
| 2026-10-05 | – | $1,326 | $1,626 | $2,606 | $4,746 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2009
- **Passengers:** 4,363
- **Crew:** 1,370
- **Gross Tonnage:** 137,936 GT
- **Decks:** 18
- **Length:** 333.1m
- **Beam:** 37.8m
- **Dining (total):** 6
- **Dining (included):** 2
- **Dining (surcharge):** 4

## Port Details

### [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md)

*France*

> France's oldest city, salty and soulful

Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 10–16°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

### [Livorno (Florence/Pisa)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/livorno-florence-pisa.md)

*Italy*

> Tuscan art and the Leaning Tower await

Avg dock time: 11.7h · Weather: 11–16°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Cagliari](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cagliari.md)

*Italy*

> Sardinia's sun-bleached capital of flamingos and fortresses

Avg dock time: 8.7h · Weather: 12–19°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md)

*Italy*

> Arab-Norman splendour in Sicily's capital

Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 15–20°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

### [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md)

*Malta*

> A fortress city of honey-coloured stone

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 18–21°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: en, mt
- Timezone: Europe/Malta

### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)

*Spain*

> Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 11–17°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous | [Mediterranean Magic – Riviera to Malta](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-magic-riviera-to-malta~MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261102-7.md) | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-09 | 7 | €689 / $668 |
| Next | [Trade Wind Crossing – Casablanca & Maceio](https://cruisello.com/cruises/trade-wind-crossing-casablanca-maceio~MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261115-11.md) | 2026-11-15 | 2026-11-26 | 11 | – |
| Next bookable | [Iberian to Tropic Drift – Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro](https://cruisello.com/cruises/iberian-to-tropic-drift-barcelona-to-rio-de-janeiro~MSC-SPLENDIDA-20261115-14.md) | 2026-11-15 | 2026-11-29 | 14 | €1,324 / $1,504 |

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