MSC Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Civitavecchia, Rome

   Depart 19:00

   Italy

   

   Rome's ancient maritime gateway since the Emperor Trajan commissioned its harbour in 106 AD, Civitavecchia is the natural prologue to the Eternal City — just seventy minutes southeast by express rail. The port's Renaissance fortress, designed in part by Michelangelo, anchors a working waterfront that has welcomed travellers for millennia. Beyond Rome's unmissable monuments, consider an afternoon in the Civitavecchia thermal baths, drawing on mineral waters prized since antiquity. Spring and autumn offer the ideal balance of mild weather and manageable crowds for exploring the capital's layered history.

2. Day 2

   Genoa, Italy

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   Italy

   

   La Superba — 'the Proud' — earned its epithet as one of the four great maritime republics of medieval Italy, and Genoa's UNESCO-listed Palazzi dei Rolli, some of the finest Renaissance and Baroque palaces in Europe, still announce the city's historic ambitions with magnificent authority. Renzo Piano's revitalised old port introduces a modern chapter alongside the medieval carruggi, the labyrinthine alleys where the city's true character breathes: Ligurian focaccia straight from the wood oven, pesto ground to ancient recipes, and farinata — chickpea flatbread — served on marble counters since the twelfth century. Spring and autumn offer the most pleasant conditions for exploring this underestimated city.

3. Day 3

   Livorno

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   Italy

   

   Purpose-built as a Medici utopia in the late sixteenth century, Livorno was conceived from the outset as a city without discrimination — its founding Leggi Livornine granted equal rights to Jews, Christians, Muslims, and merchants of every nation, making it one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Renaissance Europe. Today, the Venetian-style canals of the Venezia Nuova quarter reflect colourful palazzi with a distinctly faded glamour, while the Mercato Centrale's fish counters display the cacciucco ingredients — a robust Livornese brodetto of five sea creatures — that make this port city a pilgrimage for serious eaters. Day trips to Pisa and Lucca are effortless from here. The season runs April through October.

4. Day 4

   Marseille

   Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00

   France

   

   Founded by Greek sailors in 600 BC, Marseille is France's oldest and most viscerally alive city — a Mediterranean port where the catch is still sold from fishing boat decks at the Vieux-Port each morning beneath the golden Madonna of Notre-Dame de la Garde, gleaming on her basilica above the city. The bouillabaisse served at harbourside institutions such as Chez Fonfon is not merely a dish but a rite, its saffron-stained broth tying Marseille to its Hellenic roots. Explore the dramatic Calanques national park, a coastal labyrinth of turquoise coves just south of the city. Spring and autumn are the finest seasons.

5. Day 5

   Barcelona

   Arrive 07:00

   Spain

   

   Barcelona is the city where Roman history, Gothic grandeur, and Gaudí's delirious Modernisme collide in a Mediterranean coastal capital of astonishing energy and beauty. The Sagrada Família — still under construction after 140 years — continues its audacious ascent toward completion, while the Gothic Quarter's Roman-era foundations and the Passeig de Gràcia's extraordinary concentration of Modernisme masterpieces reward days of exploration. For a complete sensory experience, lose an afternoon in the covered labyrinth of La Boqueria market before descending to the waterfront for Catalan seafood at its finest. May through June and September through October offer the most pleasant weather; the city connects directly to Paris by overnight train.

Cabin Categories

Deluxe Balcony Aurea

Balcony

172 sq ftMax 2BA

Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer Comfortable double or single beds (on request) TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

SafeHair DryerDeskDouble or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity Area+5

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Guarantee Balcony

Balcony

172 sq ftMax 2BB

Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer Comfortable double or single beds (on request) TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+3

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Junior Balcony

Balcony

172 sq ftMax 2BM1

Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer Comfortable double or single beds (on request) TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

BathQueen or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerRoom Service AvailableTV+5

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Guarantee Inside

Inside

140 sq ftMax 2IB

Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+3

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Junior Interior

Inside

140 sq ftMax 2IM2

Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+3

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Junior Interior

Inside

140 sq ftMax 2IM1

Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+3

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Guarantee Outside

Outside

140 sq ftMax 2OB

Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+3

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Junior Ocean View

Outside

140 sq ftMax 2OM1

Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+3

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Junior Ocean View

Outside

140 sq ftMax 2OM2

Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+3

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Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View

Outside

140 sq ftMax 2OO

Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+3

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Premium Ocean View

Outside

236 sq ftMax 2OL1

Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Spacious closet Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+3

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Junior Suite Aurea

Suite

301 sq ftMax 2SR1

Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, save and minibar Wi-Fi access available

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service Available+5

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Guarantee Balcony

Balcony

172 sq ftMax 2BBL

<p>Relax and enjoy the sun and the sea breeze from the comfort of your private balcony.</p><ul><li>Surface: 13 sqm + 3 sqm balcony</li><li>Deck: 9-10</li></ul><p><b>Features</b></p><ul><li>Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer</li><li>Comfortable double or single beds (on request)</li><li>TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar</li></ul><p><i>The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).</i></p>

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+3

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Guarantee Inside

Inside

140 sq ftMax 2BIN

<p>The comfort and elegance you need to enjoy your cruise.</p><ul><li>Surface: 13 sqm</li><li>Deck: 9-10</li></ul><p><b>Features</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Relaxing armchair</li><li>Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer</li><li>Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)</li><li>TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar</li></ul><p></p>

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+3

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Guarantee Outside

Outside

140 sq ftMax 2BOU

<p>Enjoy the view of the Ocean from your comfortable and elegant cabin.</p><ul><li>Surface: 13 sqm</li><li>Deck: 7</li></ul><p><b>Features</b></p><ul></ul><ul><li>Relaxing armchair</li><li>Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer</li><li>Comfortable double or single beds (on request)</li><li>TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar</li></ul>

Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+3

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