World Odyssey – Rome to Sydney

About this cruise

If you've got 71 nights to work with, this sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) on January 4, 2027 through Genoa, Marseille and Barcelona, with additional stops along the South America is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. Last stop: Sydney. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. 14 countries (Italy, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Morocco, Cape Verde, Brazil, Argentina, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), Chile, French Polynesia, Cook Islands, New Zealand and Australia) across the South America, each with its own character. Of the stops, Aitutaki Island tends to be the one people talk about: A lagoon so blue it looks unreal. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on MSC Magnifica. 3 restaurants come with the fare, plus 1 more when you feel like treating yourself. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. A January sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.