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: Valletta, Barcelona & Marseille
Valletta · Barcelona · Marseille · Genova · Civitavecchia (Rome)
Port-heavy Western Mediterranean itinerary. Covers Malta, Spain, France, and Italy.
7 nights
Messina
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
Valletta · Barcelona · Marseille + more
Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.
Easy logistics
Round-trip from Messina
No open-jaw flights or separate arrival and departure transfers.
Port experience
Valletta · 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 World Asia
Messina → Valletta → Civitavecchia (Rome) → Messina
Feb 16 · 7 nights
$747 inside · $107/night
Limited price history
Cheapest upcoming
MSC World Asia
Messina → Valletta → Civitavecchia (Rome) → Messina
Jan 26 · 7 nights
$732 inside · $105/night
Limited price history
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Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $151/night, with most departures landing in the $145-$155/night band across 43 tracked sailings.
Typical price
$151/night
$1,056 total
Normal range
$145-$155/night
$1,016-$1,085 total
Lowest recent fare
$105/night
$732 total
Comparison set
43 sailings
Used for itinerary baseline
When should I go?
Prices are usually lowest in winter
December–February departures have historically offered the best value.
December is typically the most expensive time to sail this itinerary.
Typical price / night
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- Best value
- Dec–Feb ~$125–$203/night
- Most expensive
- December ~$203/night
Route overview
How this route is built
7 nights · 5 port calls · 2 sea days · 4 countries
5 port calls across Malta, Spain, France, Italy · More port-intensive than many 7-night alternatives.
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