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title: "Unforgettable Mediterranean – Barcelona & Rome"
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# Unforgettable Mediterranean – Barcelona & Rome

![Route map: 7 nights round trip from Messina on MSC World Europa](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/01358d4bd673bf80.jpg)

A 7-night round trip from Valletta, sailing on the evening of 18 February. After a day at sea it calls at Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa and Civitavecchia (Rome) on four consecutive port days. The stops are in Spain, France and Italy, and calls last 10 to 11 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 12°C in Genoa to 15°C in Barcelona (54 to 59°F). You're back in Valletta, arriving on the afternoon of 24 February and staying overnight. MSC World Europa (2022) carries up to 6,762 guests on 22 decks and has 9 restaurants, 4 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [MSC World Europa](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-world-europa.md)
- **Duration:** 7 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-02-18
- **Return:** 2026-02-25
- **From:** [Messina, Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md)
- **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 0 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT |  | 20:00 | 10–15°C |
| 1 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | 09:00 | 17:00 | 13–16°C |
| 3 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 08:00 | 18:00 | 7–15°C |
| 4 | [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) | FR | 08:00 | 18:00 | 7–13°C |
| 5 | [Genoa](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/genoa.md) | IT | 08:00 | 18:00 | 6–12°C |
| 6 | [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md) | IT | 07:00 | 18:00 | 9–14°C |
| 7 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT | 12:00 |  | 10–15°C |
| 8 | [Messina](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/messina.md) | IT |  |  | 10–15°C |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2022
- **Passengers:** 6,762
- **Crew:** 2,138
- **Gross Tonnage:** 215,800 GT
- **Decks:** 22
- **Length:** 332.8m
- **Beam:** 46.9m
- **Dining (total):** 9
- **Dining (included):** 4
- **Dining (surcharge):** 5

## Port Details

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

*Italy*

> Sicily's gateway to Mount Etna and Taormina

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 10–15°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: 9.1h · Weather: 13–16°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: 10.3h · Weather: 7–15°C

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

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

*France*

> France's oldest city, salty and soulful

Avg dock time: 8.8h · Weather: 7–13°C

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

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

*Italy*

> Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi

Avg dock time: 9.2h · Weather: 6–12°C

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

### [Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/civitavecchia-rome.md)

*Italy*

> The Eternal City is just an hour away

Avg dock time: 11.4h · Weather: 9–14°C

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

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 1 guest, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous (sailed) | [Breathtaking Mediterranean – Barcelona & Rome](https://cruisello.com/cruises/breathtaking-mediterranean-barcelona-rome~MSC-WORLD_EUROPA-20260210-7.md) | 2026-02-10 | 2026-02-17 | 7 | – |
| Next (sailed) | [Mediterranean Marvels – Marseille & Malta](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-marvels-marseille-malta~MSC-WORLD_EUROPA-20260227-7.md) | 2026-02-27 | 2026-03-06 | 7 | €974 |
| Next bookable | [Amber Zenith – Barcelona, Malta & Sicily](https://cruisello.com/cruises/amber-zenith-barcelona-malta-sicily~MSC-WORLD_EUROPA-20261010-7.md) | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-17 | 7 | €3,870 / $4,821 |

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