Mediterranean from Livorno
Date
2026-04-27
Duration
3 nights
Departure Port
Livorno
Italy
Arrival Port
Malta
Malta
Rating
—
Theme
—
MSC Cruises
MSC Splendida
Launched
2008
Refitted
—
Tonnage
137,936 GT
Passengers
4,363
Cabins
1,637
Crew
1,370
Length
1016 m
Width
37 m
Speed
22 knots
Adults Only
No
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1
Livorno
Depart 18:00
Purpose-built as a Medici utopia in the late sixteenth century, Livorno was conceived from the outset as a city without discrimination — its founding Leggi Livornine granted equal rights to Jews, Christians, Muslims, and merchants of every nation, making it one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Renaissance Europe. Today, the Venetian-style canals of the Venezia Nuova quarter reflect colourful palazzi with a distinctly faded glamour, while the Mercato Centrale's fish counters display the cacciucco ingredients — a robust Livornese brodetto of five sea creatures — that make this port city a pilgrimage for serious eaters. Day trips to Pisa and Lucca are effortless from here. The season runs April through October.
Day 2
Day 2
Cagliari
Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
Cagliari, Sardinia's sun-drenched capital overlooking the Gulf of Angels, has absorbed three thousand years of Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Pisan, and Spanish ambitions into a layered and deeply compelling Mediterranean city — where the flamingo-fringed salt lagoons stretching to the city's western edge create one of Europe's most surreal urban vistas. The Castello quarter's medieval ramparts enclose a cathedral, Pisan towers, and panoramic terraces that survey the entire city and coastline, while the Marina district below offers some of the finest bottarga pasta and fresh tuna in Italy. Visit May through September for beach perfection; the prehistoric Nuraghe Su Nuraxi at Barumini, a UNESCO Wonder, is an hour's drive north.
Day 3
Day 3
Palermo
Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
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.
Day 4
Day 4
Valletta
Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
Valletta, the golden fortress capital of Malta, was hewn from a limestone peninsula in defiant haste after the Knights of Saint John — warrior monks of extraordinary valor — repulsed an overwhelming Ottoman assault in 1565. Its grid of steep baroque streets is dense with Caravaggio masterworks in the Co-Cathedral of St. John, shaded piazzas alive with café society, and bastions commanding breathtaking views over the Grand Harbour's legendary twin forts. The mild Mediterranean climate welcomes visitors year-round, though spring and autumn offer the most pleasurable temperatures for unhurried exploration of this compact UNESCO World Heritage capital.
Day 1
Livorno
Depart 18:00
Purpose-built as a Medici utopia in the late sixteenth century, Livorno was conceived from the outset as a city without discrimination — its founding Leggi Livornine granted equal rights to Jews, Christians, Muslims, and merchants of every nation, making it one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Renaissance Europe. Today, the Venetian-style canals of the Venezia Nuova quarter reflect colourful palazzi with a distinctly faded glamour, while the Mercato Centrale's fish counters display the cacciucco ingredients — a robust Livornese brodetto of five sea creatures — that make this port city a pilgrimage for serious eaters. Day trips to Pisa and Lucca are effortless from here. The season runs April through October.
Day 2
Cagliari
Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
Cagliari, Sardinia's sun-drenched capital overlooking the Gulf of Angels, has absorbed three thousand years of Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Pisan, and Spanish ambitions into a layered and deeply compelling Mediterranean city — where the flamingo-fringed salt lagoons stretching to the city's western edge create one of Europe's most surreal urban vistas. The Castello quarter's medieval ramparts enclose a cathedral, Pisan towers, and panoramic terraces that survey the entire city and coastline, while the Marina district below offers some of the finest bottarga pasta and fresh tuna in Italy. Visit May through September for beach perfection; the prehistoric Nuraghe Su Nuraxi at Barumini, a UNESCO Wonder, is an hour's drive north.
Day 3
Palermo
Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
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.
Day 4
Valletta
Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00
Valletta, the golden fortress capital of Malta, was hewn from a limestone peninsula in defiant haste after the Knights of Saint John — warrior monks of extraordinary valor — repulsed an overwhelming Ottoman assault in 1565. Its grid of steep baroque streets is dense with Caravaggio masterworks in the Co-Cathedral of St. John, shaded piazzas alive with café society, and bastions commanding breathtaking views over the Grand Harbour's legendary twin forts. The mild Mediterranean climate welcomes visitors year-round, though spring and autumn offer the most pleasurable temperatures for unhurried exploration of this compact UNESCO World Heritage capital.
Cabin Categories
GRAND SUITE AUREA
Suite
452–506 m²Max 2
SX
Balcony
Sitting area with sofa
Spacious closet
Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer
Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar
Wi-Fi access available
BathDouble or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+8
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JUNIOR SUITE AUREA WITH SEALED WINDOW
Suite
237–248 m²Max 2
SRS
Panoramic sealed window
Sitting area with sofa
Spacious closet
Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer
Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar
Wi-Fi access available
Double or Twin ConfigurationBathRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)TVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)+7
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MSC YACHT CLUB DELUXE SUITE
Suite
377 m²Max 2
YC1
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. from 23 to 29 sq.m.*
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ShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSuite BenefitsTV+7
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MSC YACHT CLUB EXECUTIVE & FAMILY SUITE
Suite
484–570 m²Max 2
YC2
Panoramic Sealed Window
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. from 45 sq.m. to 53 sq.m.
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Lounge AreaShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+9
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MSC YACHT CLUB GRAND SUITE
Suite
377 m²Max 3
YCP
Comfortable double bed or single beds (on request)
Ample wardrobe
Bathroom with bathtub and vanity area with hairdryer
Wifi connection included
Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar
Surface approx. 26 sq.m, the balcony is approx. 6 sq.m.
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Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaBathRoom Service AvailableSuite BenefitsTV+8
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MSC YACHT CLUB ROYAL SUITE
Suite
YC3
MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite
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MSC YACHT CLUB YACHT CLUB EXECUTIVE AND FAMILY SUITE WITH BALCONY
Suite
560 m²Max 2
YCT
MSC YACHT CLUB YACHT CLUB EXECUTIVE AND FAMILY SUITE WITH BALCONY
Lounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSuite BenefitsTV+10
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PREMIUM SUITE AUREA
Suite
355–420 m²Max 2
SL1
Balcony
Sitting area with sofa
Spacious closet
Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer
Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar
Wi-Fi access available
Lounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)+8
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PREMIUM SUITE AUREA WITH SEALED WINDOW
Suite
269–337 m²Max 2
SLS
PREMIUM SUITE AUREA WITH SEALED WINDOW, DECK 9 - 11
Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds
Panoramic sealed window
Sitting area with sofa
Spacious closet
Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer
Interactive TV. telephone, safe and minibar
Wi-Fi access available ($)
Approx. 269 – 334 ft2
Located on decks 9 - 11
BathDouble or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaToiletries ProvidedRoom Service Available+7
US$946 /person+ US$96 taxes & fees
BALCONY AUREA
Balcony
248 m²Max 2
BA
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 AreaBathDouble or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+8
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BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED
Balcony
248 m²Max 2
BB
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
BathDouble or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+8
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DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA
Balcony
248 m²Max 2
BP
Surface approx 19 sqm, balcony approx 4 sqm.
Sitting area with sofa.
Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer.
Comfortable double or single beds (on request).
Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar.
BathDouble or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+7
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PREMIUM BALCONY FANTASTICA
Balcony
248 m²Max 2
BL1BL2BL3
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 AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)+8
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OCEAN VIEW BELLA GUARANTEED
Outside
194 m²Max 2
OB
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 OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA
Outside
194 m²Max 2
OL1OL2OL3
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+7
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DELUXE INTERIOR FANTASTICA
Inside
183 m²Max 2
IR1IR2
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+6
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Inside
Inside
SPL
Inside
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INTERIOR BELLA GUARANTEED
Inside
183 m²Max 2
IB
Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
TV, telephone, safe and minibar
Wi-Fi access available
Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableMini Bar (Additional Cost)+6
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