You can currently book MSC’s 7-night Mediterranean Dream Voyage for only €549 per person. The cruise begins and ends in Barcelona, and there are two available dates in May 2025. This is a very good price for spending a week on one of MSC’s newest and largest ships, including all meals and gratuities.
What’s also interesting is the relatively low surcharge for the drinks package. For €161 per person (i.e. a surcharge of €23 per day), you get to drink up to 15 alcoholic drinks per day and as many non-alcoholic drinks as you please.
The cheapest price includes all meals in the main restaurants, as well as coffee, tea, water, and milk in the buffet area. You will also get to attend the captain’s reception and a gala dinner. All gratuities are also included in the price.
These are the cheapest dates of this cruise (prices are per person, based on double occupancy):
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The Route
This Mediterranean itinerary includes a mix of cities across southern Europe and North Africa. It starts and ends in Barcelona, with a day at sea early on. The cruise visits La Goulette in Tunisia, followed by three Italian ports—Palermo, Naples, and Livorno—each offering access to local history and regional culture. The second-to-last stop is Marseille in southern France before returning to Barcelona.
Here’s the detailed itinerary:
- Day 1: Barcelona (departs at 18:00)
- Day 2: At sea
- Day 3: La Goulette, Tunisia (10 hours)
- Day 4: Palermo (10 hours)
- Day 5: Naples (10 hours)
- Day 6: Livorno (10 hours)
- Day 7: Marseille, Southern France (9 hours)
- Day 8: Barcelona (arrives at 8:00)
The Ship
The MSC Seaside was put into service in 2017 and is 323 meters long and 41 meters wide. The ship can go up to 23 knots. There are several outdoor pools, an aqua park with water slides, a high ropes course, and various bars and restaurants. A total of up to 5,300 guests can board the ship. There is also a theatre, cigar lounge, spa, kids club and casino. So you won’t get bored that quickly.
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