Port-forward pace
5 ports in 7 nights
Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.
Western Mediterranean cruises
Western Mediterranean Circuit: Naples, Palermo & Valletta
Naples · Palermo · 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
Active, varied and destination-focused
With 5 ports across 7 nights, this trip keeps the focus on time ashore. Expect more destination variety and a busier rhythm, with the ship serving as the link between port days.
Broad destination variety
Naples · Palermo · Valletta + more
Frequent changes of scenery across 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
Best departures
Best upcoming sailings
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Best overall value
MSC Seaview
Genoa → Naples → Marseille → Genoa
Apr 27 · 7 nights
About average
$860 inside · $123/night
Cheapest upcoming
MSC Seaview
Genoa → Naples → Marseille → Genoa
Dec 7 · 7 nights
About average
$908 inside · $130/night
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Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $148/night, with most departures landing in the $145-$155/night band across 39 tracked sailings.
Typical price
$148/night
$1,039 total
Normal range
$145-$155/night
$1,013-$1,088 total
Lowest recent fare
$111/night
$779 total
Comparison set
39 sailings
Used for itinerary baseline
When should I go?
Prices are usually lowest in winter
December–January departures have historically offered the best value.
August is typically the most expensive time to sail this itinerary.
Typical price / night
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- Best value
- Dec–Jan ~$123–$158/night
- Most expensive
- August ~$208/night
Route overview
How this route is built
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.
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