7 nights Western Mediterranean from Barcelona

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Barcelona

   Depart 19:00

   Spain

   

   Barcelona is the city where Roman history, Gothic grandeur, and Gaudí's delirious Modernisme collide in a Mediterranean coastal capital of astonishing energy and beauty. The Sagrada Família — still under construction after 140 years — continues its audacious ascent toward completion, while the Gothic Quarter's Roman-era foundations and the Passeig de Gràcia's extraordinary concentration of Modernisme masterpieces reward days of exploration. For a complete sensory experience, lose an afternoon in the covered labyrinth of La Boqueria market before descending to the waterfront for Catalan seafood at its finest. May through June and September through October offer the most pleasant weather; the city connects directly to Paris by overnight train.

2. Day 2

   Marseille

   Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00

   France

   

   Founded by Greek sailors in 600 BC, Marseille is France's oldest and most viscerally alive city — a Mediterranean port where the catch is still sold from fishing boat decks at the Vieux-Port each morning beneath the golden Madonna of Notre-Dame de la Garde, gleaming on her basilica above the city. The bouillabaisse served at harbourside institutions such as Chez Fonfon is not merely a dish but a rite, its saffron-stained broth tying Marseille to its Hellenic roots. Explore the dramatic Calanques national park, a coastal labyrinth of turquoise coves just south of the city. Spring and autumn are the finest seasons.

3. Day 3

   Genoa, Italy

   Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00

   Italy

   

   La Superba — 'the Proud' — earned its epithet as one of the four great maritime republics of medieval Italy, and Genoa's UNESCO-listed Palazzi dei Rolli, some of the finest Renaissance and Baroque palaces in Europe, still announce the city's historic ambitions with magnificent authority. Renzo Piano's revitalised old port introduces a modern chapter alongside the medieval carruggi, the labyrinthine alleys where the city's true character breathes: Ligurian focaccia straight from the wood oven, pesto ground to ancient recipes, and farinata — chickpea flatbread — served on marble counters since the twelfth century. Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant conditions for exploring this underestimated city.

4. Day 4

   Civitavecchia, Rome

   Arrive 08:00Depart 19:00

   Italy

   

   Rome's ancient maritime gateway since the Emperor Trajan commissioned its harbour in 106 AD, Civitavecchia is the natural prologue to the Eternal City — just seventy minutes southeast by express rail. The port's Renaissance fortress, designed in part by Michelangelo, anchors a working waterfront that has welcomed travellers for millennia. Beyond Rome's unmissable monuments, consider an afternoon in the Civitavecchia thermal baths, drawing on mineral waters prized since antiquity. Spring and autumn offer the ideal balance of mild weather and manageable crowds for exploring the capital's layered history.

5. Day 5

   Palermo

   Arrive 11:00Depart 20:00

   Italy

   

   Palermo is the Mediterranean's most intoxicating crossroads of civilisations — Arab arches meet Byzantine gold mosaics beneath Norman royal chapels in the extraordinary Palatine Chapel, a monument to 12th-century multicultural brilliance that is Sicily's single greatest work of art. The Ballarò and Capo street markets, among southern Italy's most atmospheric, tumble through the ancient city in a sensory barrage of swordfish, blood oranges, jasmine, and street food improvised across centuries. Do not leave without tasting arancini and sfincione, Sicily's gloriously thick street pizza. Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the ideal climate — warm enough for the sea, cool enough for extended walking.

6. Day 6

   At Sea

   

7. Day 7

   Ibiza

   Arrive 11:30Depart 23:00

   Spain

   

   Beneath Ibiza's sun-drenched reputation as the world's clubbing capital lies a layered history stretching back to Phoenician traders who settled this Balearic island in 654 BC. The UNESCO-listed Dalt Vila — the walled hilltop citadel above Eivissa town — rewards exploration with Carthaginian burial grounds, Renaissance ramparts, and sweeping Mediterranean panoramas. For quieter pleasures, the crystalline coves of the island's north, such as Cala d'en Serra and Es Portitxol, rival any beach in Europe. The Phoenician necropolis of Puig des Molins is unmissable for history devotees. The season runs May through October, with June and September offering ideal weather without peak-summer crowds.

8. Day 8

   Barcelona

   Arrive 09:00

   Spain

   

   Barcelona is the city where Roman history, Gothic grandeur, and Gaudí's delirious Modernisme collide in a Mediterranean coastal capital of astonishing energy and beauty. The Sagrada Família — still under construction after 140 years — continues its audacious ascent toward completion, while the Gothic Quarter's Roman-era foundations and the Passeig de Gràcia's extraordinary concentration of Modernisme masterpieces reward days of exploration. For a complete sensory experience, lose an afternoon in the covered labyrinth of La Boqueria market before descending to the waterfront for Catalan seafood at its finest. May through June and September through October offer the most pleasant weather; the city connects directly to Paris by overnight train.

Cabin Categories

BALCONY AUREA

Balcony

280 sq ftMax 2BA

Double bed can be converted into two single beds (on request). Wardrobe Bathroom with shower or tub. Interactive TV, telephone and safe. Wifi connection available (for a fee). Mini bar. Air conditioning. Surface approx. 17 sq.m., with balcony.

Toiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableAir ConditioningBathDouble or Twin ConfigurationLounge Area+8

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BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED

Balcony

237–280 sq ftMax 2BB

Balcony Sitting area with sofa Comfortable double or single beds (on request) Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar Bathroom with shower or bathtub , vanity area with hairdryer

Air ConditioningBathDouble or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShower+9

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DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA

Balcony

237 sq ftMax 2BR1

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds* Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

ShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)+9

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DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA

Balcony

237 sq ftMax 2BR3

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds* Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

ShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)+9

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DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA

Balcony

237 sq ftMax 2BR2

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds* Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

ShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)+9

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DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA

Balcony

237 sq ftMax 2BR4

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds* Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

ShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)+9

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PREMIUM BALCONY AUREA

Balcony

355 sq ftMax 2BGA

Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Toiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableAir ConditioningBathDouble or Twin ConfigurationLounge Area+8

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DELUXE INTERIOR FANTASTICA

Inside

150 sq ftMax 5IR2

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available Accommodates up to 5 guests

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+6

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DELUXE INTERIOR FANTASTICA

Inside

150 sq ftMax 5IR1

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available Accommodates up to 5 guests

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+6

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INTERIOR BELLA GUARANTEED

Inside

150 sq ftMax 2IB

Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Double or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)+6

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PREMIUM INTERIOR FANTASTICA

Inside

301 sq ftMax 2IL1

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available Accommodates up to 5 guests

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+6

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DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA

Outside

183 sq ftMax 2OR1

Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+8

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OCEAN VIEW BELLA GUARANTEED

Outside

183 sq ftMax 2OB

Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Air ConditioningDouble or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+8

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DELUXE SUITE AUREA

Suite

301 sq ftMax 2SR1

Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Air ConditioningDouble or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerBathRoom Service Available+9

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GRAND SUITE AUREA

Suite

409–753 sq ftMax 2SX

Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Lounge AreaShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSuite Benefits+9

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MSC YACHT CLUB DELUXE SUITE

Suite

355 sq ftMax 5YC1

Balcony Sitting area with sofa Comfortable double or single beds (on request) Spacious wardrobe Bathroom with shower or bathtub , vanity area with hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar Surface approx. 25 sq.m.*

Lounge AreaShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSuite Benefits+10

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MSC YACHT CLUB ROYAL SUITE WITH WHIRLPOOL BATH

Suite

1,023 sq ftMax 2YC3

Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request Luxury suites with premium decor Balcony with a private whirlpool bath and dining table Sitting area with sofa or separate living area Spacious closet Bathroom with shower and/or bathtub Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Complimentary Wi-Fi Approx. 226 - 667 ft2 with a balcony that is approx. 86 - 355 ft2 Located on decks 16 - 18

Lounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSuite BenefitsTV+11

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PREMIUM SUITE AUREA

Suite

377–495 sq ftMax 2SL1

Balcony Spacious closet Bathroom with bathtub and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Air ConditioningLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerBathMini Bar (Additional Cost)+9

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PREMIUM SUITE AUREA WITH TERRACE

Suite

710 sq ftMax 2SLT

Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Lounge AreaShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSuite Benefits+10

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PREMIUM SUITE AUREA WITH WHIRLPOOL

Suite

377 sq ftMax 5SLW

Balcony with a private whirlpool bath Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Lounge AreaShowerWhirlpool BathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+10

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TWO-BEDROOM GRAND SUITE EXP. AUREA

Suite

710 sq ftMax 5SD

Balcony Sitting area with sofa or separate living area 2 bedrooms, one with double bed and one with two single beds Walk-in wardrobe Two bathrooms, one with bathtub and one with shower, vanity areas with hairdryers Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Surface approx. 50 sq.m TWO-BEDROOM GRAND SUITE FOR FAMILIES: Can accommodate up to 5 people Available Experience: Aurea

Air ConditioningDouble or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerBath+10

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YACHT CLUB INTERIOR SUITE

Inside

226 sq ftMax 2YIN

Sitting area with sofa Comfortable double or single beds (on request) Spacious wardrobe Bathroom with shower or bathtub , vanity area with hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar Surface approx. 21 sq. m.* Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club

Lounge AreaShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+10

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