Terracotta & Saltwater – Valencia, Marseille & Genoa
About this cruise
5 nights is all it takes to completely reset. This cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) on October 29, 2026 visits Valencia, Tarragona, Marseille and Genoa and you'll feel it from day one. The trip wraps in Genoa, so you won't retrace your steps. 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 Western Mediterranean route takes in Spain, France and Italy, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, MSC Sinfonia keeps you well fed. 4 places to eat, with 4 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. If you're new to cruising, this length is ideal. Long enough to relax, short enough to not over-commit. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 5-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.
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The price above matches MSC Cruises's USD site. MSC Cruises prices every country separately, so the others may show something different.
We added MSC Cruises's mandatory service charge to the prices above, so they show the real total. MSC Cruises bills it on board rather than in the fare, so their own site will quote you less.
- Cruise fare on MSC Cruises's site
- $461.96
- Service charge, paid on board
- +$70
- What you actually pay, per person
- $531.96
$14 per guest per night × 5 nights.
* If you book through a marked link, the cruise line pays us a small commission. Your price is exactly the same either way, and the commission is what pays for Cruisello.
What's included in this price
Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. All 4 of this ship's restaurants are included.
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.
Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.
Price History
Getting there: out to Civitavecchia (Rome), home from Genoa
This cruise does not return to Civitavecchia (Rome). It ends in Genoa, so your flight home leaves from there.
