Western Mediterranean cruises

Western Mediterranean Circuit: Naples, Messina & Valletta

Naples · Messina · Valletta · Barcelona · Marseille

Port-heavy Western Mediterranean itinerary. Covers Italy, Malta, Spain, and France.

7 nights Genoa Western Mediterranean 5 ports 2 sea days

What this trip feels like

Port-intensive itinerary

Port-intensive itinerary with 5 port calls across 7 nights.

Port-forward pace

5 ports in 7 nights

Most days are port days.

Broad destination variety

Naples · Messina · Valletta + more

Frequent port calls throughout the itinerary.

Easy logistics

Round-trip from Genoa

No open-jaw flights or separate arrival and departure transfers.

Port experience

Naples · Pick your date carefully

Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.

Best for · Destination-led trips · Active days ashore · Travelers who prefer variety

Think twice if · You want long, uninterrupted stretches of time onboard

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

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Median current fare

$99/night

$690 total

Lowest recent fare

$68/night

$473 total

Pricing signal

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Comparison set

37 sailings

Currently priced departures

When should I go?

Prices are usually lowest in spring

April–May departures have historically offered the best value.

August is typically the most expensive time to sail this itinerary.

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Best value
Apr–May ~$154–$182/night
Most expensive
August ~$232/night

Route overview

How this route is built

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7 nights · 5 port calls · 2 sea days · 4 countries

5 port calls across Italy, Malta, Spain, France · More port-intensive than many 7-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Genoa

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Naples

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  3. 3

    Messina

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  4. 4

    Valletta

    Malta · Western Mediterranean

  5. 5

    Barcelona

    Spain · Western Mediterranean

  6. 6

    Marseille

    France · Western Mediterranean

  7. 7

    Disembark in Genoa

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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