Currently, the prices for the 7-night Mediterranean Highlights: Culture and Coast cruise from MSC Cruises are nice and low. But what’s particularly nice: Even balcony cabins are cheap! For only €749 per person, you can depart from Civitavecchia (~75 km from Rome) and head to other ports in Italy, France, and Spain, such as Marseille and Valencia, before returning to Civitavecchia after a week.
The price includes all meals at the main restaurants and coffee, tea, water, and milk in the buffet area. Furthermore, you’re invited to the captain’s reception with a gala dinner.
These are the cheapest available dates (prices are per person, based on double occupancy):
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The Route
This cruise itinerary begins and ends in Rome/Civitavecchia, with stops in several major Mediterranean ports. It includes visits to Genoa, Marseille, Tarragona, and Valencia, offering a mix of Italian, French, and Spanish coastal cities. After a day at sea, the ship docks in Livorno, a convenient point for excursions to Florence or Pisa. The route provides a varied look at the western Mediterranean, combining urban exploration with time to relax on board.
Here’s the exact itinerary:
- Day 1: Civitavecchia (departs at 19:00)
- Day 2: Genoa (9 hours)
- Day 3: Marseille (9 hours)
- Day 4: Tarragona (9 hours)
- Day 5: Valencia (11 hours)
- Day 6: At sea
- Day 7: Livorno (12 hours)
- Day 8: Civitavecchia (arrives at 7:00)
The Ship
You will be onboard the MSC Splendida, which was built in 2009, is 333 m long and can carry up to 3,247 passengers. The cabins are very comfortable and even have a TV. Throughout the luxuriously decorated 18 decks, you’ll find a variety of services, such as a covered pool, many restaurants, and bars. There are also many opportunities to do sports, and children will also have enough places to entertain themselves. For movie lovers, there’s also a 4D cinema.
Cover Picture: MSC Splendida | Photo by Baltasar Henderson on Unsplash