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France, Italy & Malta Cruise itinerary - MSC Cruises

France, Italy & Malta

7 nights sailing from Barcelona on cruise ship MSC World Europa

Itinerary: Sailing from Barcelona, visiting Marseille (France), Genoa (Italy), Naples (Italy), Messina (Sicily), Valletta (Malta), ending in Barcelona.

Other embarkation ports : from Messina from Marseille from Naples from Genoa

The same cruise : with flights included

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£659

May 2024

£729

Jun 2024

£1,109

Jul 2024

£1,189

Aug 2024

£949

Sep 2024

£869

Oct 2024

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Inside

Bella Inside IB

Deluxe Interior IR1

Deluxe Interior IR2

Yacht Club Interior Suite YIN

Ocean View

Deluxe Ocean View OR1

Deluxe Ocean View OR2

Infinite Ocean View VL1

Exterior Infinite Aurea VLA

Ocean View (Bella experience) OB

Balcony

Balcony (Bella experience) BB

Deluxe Balcony Promenade View PR2

Deluxe Balcony Promenade & Ocean View PV

Deluxe Balcony Partial View BP

Deluxe Balcony BR3

Deluxe Balcony BR4

Balcony Aurea BA

Deluxe Balcony Promenade View PR1

Deluxe Balcony Promenade View PR3

Deluxe Balcony BR2

Deluxe Balcony BR1

Suite

Junior Suite Aurea SM

Premium Suite Aurea SL1

Premium Suite Aurea Promenade & Ocean View SLP

Grand Suite Aurea with Terrace SXT

Yacht Club Deluxe Suite YC1

Yacht Club Duplex Suites YCD

Grand Suite Aurea Terrace and Jacuzzi SXJ

Yacht Club Royal Suite YC3

Grand Suite Aurea SX

Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Jacuzzi YJD

Yacht Club Owner´s Suite YC4

10 May

£659

£699

£719

£859

£939

£959

£969

£979

£1,029

£1,049

£1,129

£1,239

£1,249

£1,309

£1,539

£1,719

£2,189

£2,359

£2,699

£3,429

17 May

£769

£709

£749

£769

£1,919

£1,259

£1,139

£949

£1,219

£979

£1,239

£1,289

£1,309

£1,139

£1,209

£1,219

£1,279

£1,259

£2,199

£1,839

£2,019

£2,199

£2,369

£3,019

£3,519

£4,779

£5,719

24 May

£1,109

£689

£729

£749

£1,209

£1,229

£1,279

£1,379

£1,179

£1,109

£1,399

£1,139

£1,149

£1,199

£1,219

£1,569

£1,389

£1,129

£1,189

£1,169

£1,929

£2,109

£2,459

£3,119

£3,559

£2,639

£4,879

£3,959

£5,759

31 May

£769

£799

£829

£1,979

£1,139

£989

£1,209

£1,309

£1,149

£1,169

£1,179

£1,199

£1,239

£1,259

£1,349

£1,159

£1,169

£1,229

£1,209

£1,899

£2,079

£2,259

£3,079

£4,839

£3,959

07 Jun

£889

£929

£949

£2,509

£1,189

£1,219

£1,149

£1,169

£1,179

£1,239

£1,259

£1,349

£1,159

£1,169

£1,229

£1,219

£1,839

£3,039

14 Jun

£729

£769

£789

£2,129

£1,059

£1,209

£1,059

£1,079

£1,089

£1,109

£1,149

£1,169

£1,069

£1,079

£1,139

£1,129

£1,889

£2,069

£2,419

£3,039

21 Jun

£729

£769

£789

£999

£1,049

£1,059

£1,079

£1,089

£1,109

£1,389

£1,409

£1,499

£1,069

£1,079

£1,379

£1,369

£2,419

£1,889

£2,419

£3,039

£2,599

£4,799

£5,679

28 Jun

£959

£999

£1,019

£2,159

£1,159

£1,209

£1,229

£1,309

£1,239

£1,259

£1,269

£1,289

£1,329

£1,349

£1,439

£1,249

£1,259

£1,319

£1,309

£1,989

£2,169

£2,219

£2,369

£3,159

£3,519

£2,509

£4,839

£2,239

£3,919

£5,719

05 Jul

£1,109

£1,149

£1,179

£2,879

£1,479

£1,399

£1,419

£1,479

£1,559

£1,499

£1,489

£1,509

£1,519

£1,539

£1,499

£1,509

£3,429

£1,919

£3,748

£4,338

£3,429

£6,628

£8,878

12 Jul

£1,189

£1,229

£1,259

£1,569

£1,589

£1,599

£1,609

£1,629

£1,679

£1,699

£1,789

£1,589

£1,599

£1,649

£2,059

£4,008

£3,409

£6,828

£9,078

£7,578

19 Jul

£1,179

£1,219

£1,249

£2,239

£1,399

£1,419

£1,499

£1,549

£1,479

£1,499

£1,509

£1,529

£1,579

£1,599

£1,719

£1,489

£1,499

£1,569

£1,549

£1,959

£3,768

£4,368

£3,059

£6,108

£2,609

£8,328

£2,259

£4,019

£9,828

26 Jul

£1,129

£1,169

£1,199

£1,529

£1,679

£1,619

£1,629

£1,639

£1,659

£1,709

£1,729

£1,819

£1,619

£1,629

£1,779

£1,679

£2,109

£3,189

£8,538

£10,028

02 Aug

£1,469

£1,379

£1,469

£1,499

£2,399

£1,609

£1,579

£1,639

£1,719

£1,709

£1,699

£1,719

£1,729

£1,749

£1,799

£1,769

£1,869

£1,709

£1,719

£1,739

£1,719

£3,279

£2,039

£3,848

£4,098

£4,388

£3,279

£3,629

£4,748

£8,588

£2,309

£4,159

£5,919

09 Aug

£1,289

£1,329

£1,359

£2,229

£1,469

£1,489

£1,569

£1,649

£1,579

£1,599

£1,609

£1,629

£1,679

£1,699

£1,799

£1,589

£1,599

£1,669

£1,649

£3,229

£1,969

£3,788

£4,088

£4,258

£3,229

£6,358

£2,659

£8,598

£4,088

£7,098

£5,829

16 Aug

£1,429

£1,469

£1,499

£2,519

£1,609

£1,529

£1,689

£1,789

£1,809

£1,819

£1,839

£1,889

£1,909

£2,009

£1,799

£1,809

£1,879

£1,859

£2,179

£4,048

£4,348

£4,638

£3,269

£3,669

£2,609

£8,628

£4,348

£7,128

£10,118

23 Aug

£1,189

£1,229

£1,259

£2,779

£1,529

£1,489

£1,549

£1,529

£1,689

£1,629

£1,619

£1,639

£1,649

£1,669

£1,719

£1,739

£1,839

£1,629

£1,639

£1,709

£1,689

£2,199

£2,379

£4,328

£2,729

£3,319

£6,618

£5,159

£2,559

£4,279

£5,959

30 Aug

£1,199

£1,169

£1,199

£1,229

£1,399

£1,449

£1,469

£1,489

£1,539

£1,549

£1,639

£1,459

£1,469

£1,529

£1,509

£1,999

£2,179

£2,359

£2,529

£3,169

£3,609

£2,359

06 Sep

£989

£1,019

£1,049

£2,569

£1,379

£1,239

£1,259

£1,309

£1,379

£1,179

£1,389

£1,409

£1,459

£1,469

£1,559

£1,379

£1,389

£1,419

£1,429

£2,179

£2,359

£2,539

£2,709

£3,349

£6,478

£2,609

£5,109

£2,539

£4,109

£5,959

13 Sep

£1,069

£1,109

£1,139

£2,769

£1,549

£1,299

£1,319

£1,379

£1,549

£1,529

£1,549

£1,559

£1,579

£1,619

£1,639

£1,539

£1,549

£1,609

£1,589

£2,059

£3,678

£3,978

£4,268

£3,379

£3,659

£4,578

£4,979

£2,199

£7,008

£5,859

20 Sep

£1,039

£1,079

£1,109

£1,489

£1,329

£1,379

£1,489

£1,529

£1,549

£1,559

£1,579

£1,629

£1,649

£1,669

£1,539

£1,549

£1,619

£1,599

£2,019

£3,648

£3,948

£4,238

£3,119

£6,778

£9,768

27 Sep

£949

£989

£1,019

£2,279

£1,389

£1,149

£1,059

£1,279

£1,389

£1,329

£1,289

£1,339

£1,349

£1,369

£1,419

£1,439

£1,459

£1,329

£1,339

£1,379

£1,309

£1,899

£3,478

£3,788

£4,078

£3,069

£5,958

£2,409

£8,198

£3,788

£6,708

£9,698

04 Oct

£869

£899

£929

£1,159

£1,069

£1,159

£1,219

£1,209

£1,219

£1,229

£1,249

£1,289

£1,309

£1,399

£1,209

£1,219

£1,279

£1,259

£1,829

£2,009

£2,189

£2,359

£2,939

£4,699

£5,579

11 Oct

£979

£1,009

£1,039

£2,439

£1,269

£1,109

£1,119

£1,179

£1,269

£1,259

£1,279

£1,289

£1,309

£1,349

£1,369

£1,459

£1,269

£1,279

£1,289

£1,319

£1,819

£1,999

£2,099

£2,349

£3,029

£3,379

£2,409

£4,699

£2,079

£3,819

£5,579

18 Oct

£939

£769

£939

£969

£2,469

£1,169

£949

£959

£1,169

£1,229

£1,249

£1,139

£1,259

£1,269

£1,289

£1,329

£1,349

£1,439

£1,249

£1,259

£1,319

£1,299

£1,879

£2,059

£2,239

£2,309

£3,109

£3,469

£2,409

£4,699

£2,139

£3,859

£5,579

25 Oct

£999

£1,029

£1,059

£2,289

£1,229

£1,159

£1,039

£1,229

£1,289

£1,239

£1,249

£1,259

£1,279

£1,319

£1,339

£1,429

£1,239

£1,249

£1,309

£1,289

£1,839

£2,019

£2,369

£3,039

£3,479

£4,799

£3,819

£5,679

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Bella Experience

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Fantastica Experience

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MSC Yacht Club Experience

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary

Day 1 Barcelona Embarkation | Departure: 18:00H

Day 2 Marseille (France) Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 18:00H 11 hours in destination

Day 3 Genoa (Italy) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 16:00H 8 hours in destination

Day 4 Naples (Italy) Arrival time: 13:00H | Departure: 20:00H 7 hours in destination

Day 5 Messina (Sicily) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 19:00H 10 hours in destination

Day 6 Valletta (Malta) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination

Day 7 at sea Arrival time: N:/AH | Departure: N:/AH

Day 8 Barcelona Arrival time: 08:00H

France, Italy & Malta

7 nights Cruise on MSC World Europa. Sailing from Barcelona, visiting Marseille (France), Genoa (Italy), Naples (Italy), Messina (Sicily), Valletta (Malta), ending in Barcelona.

Barcelona

Embarkation | Departure: 18:00H

The port of Barcelona was born about the same time as the city was. It is one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean, cruises leaving to tour the most desirable cities in the Western Mediterranean. It has modern facilities and all the services needed to accommodate the many passengers who have Barcelona as a starting point and end of their trip. Barcelona is one of the most cosmopolitan and multicultural capitals of Europe. Among many attractions that include the Sagrada Familia, Montjuic, Gaudi's Güell Park and the famous Ramblas.

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Marseille (France)

Arrival time: 07:00H | Departure: 18:00H | 11 hours in destination

Marseille is the second largest city in France, after Paris and is the third largest urban area and metropolitan area after Lyon. Marseille is the capital of the Provence Alpes Côte dAzur region, as well as the capital of the Bouches du Rhône department. The Quai des Belges at the end of the harbour is the site of the daily fish market. The Old Port or Vieux Port is the main harbour and marina of the city. It is guarded by two massive forts (Fort St Nicolas and Fort Saint Jean) and is one the main places to eat in the city. Things to See & Do: Old Port area, Abbey of Saint Victor, The Centre Bourse and the adjacent rue St Ferreol district the main shopping area & Museums and historical buildings.

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Genoa (Italy)

Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 16:00H | 8 hours in destination

Genoa is the capital of Liguria and the sixth largest city in Italy. Genoa is one of Europe's largest cities on the Mediterranean Sea and the largest seaport in Italy. Genoa has been nicknamed the Superb one due to its glorious past and impressive landmarks. Part of the old town of Genoa was inscribed on the World Heritage List UNESCO. The city's rich art, music, gastronomy, architecture and history allowed it to became the 2004 Europeam Capital of Culture. It is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus.

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Naples (Italy)

Arrival time: 13:00H | Departure: 20:00H | 7 hours in destination

Naples is the capital of Campania, one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea. The Port of Naples is one of the largest Italian seaport and one of the largest seaport in the Mediterranean Sea. Naples' historic city centre is the largest in Europe and is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Naples has long been a major cultural centre with a global sphere of influence, particularly during the Renaissance and Enlightenment eras. In the immediate vicinity of Naples are numerous culturally and historically significant sites, including the Palace of Caserta and the Roman ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Culinary Naples is synonymous with pizza, which originated in the city. Neapolitan music has furthermore been highly influential, credited with the invention of the romantic guitar and the mandolin, as well as notable contributions to opera and folk standards.

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Messina (Sicily)

Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 19:00H | 10 hours in destination

Messina is the capital of the Italian province of Messina. It is situated near the Northeast corner of Sicily and is the 3rd largest city on the island of Sicily. The campanile holds the largest astronomical clock in the world and if full of animated mechanical statues that put on quite the show at noon. The city has been a Roman Catholic Archdiocese and Archimandrite seat since 1548 and is home to a locally important international fair. Things to see and do: Archeological Museum of Reggio di Calabria, Torre Faro observation tower over Messina Strait, Lungomare promenade at Reggio, The Fountain of Orion, The Four Fountains and The Senatory Fountain.

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Valletta (Malta)

Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H | 9 hours in destination

Valletta is the capital of Malta, situated in the east central portion of Malta. It is the second southernmost capital of Europe. The City was officially recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980. The city is essentially Baroque in character, with elements of Mannerist, Neo Classical and Modern architecture in selected areas. Building dated The city consists of buildings from the 16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as Knights Hospitaller. The official name given by the Order of Saint John was Humilissima Civitas Valletta The Most Humble City of Valletta. The bastions, curtains along with the beauty of its Baroque palaces, gardens and churches, led the ruling houses of Europe to give the city its nickname Superbissima, Most Proud.

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Barcelona

Arrival time: 08:00H

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with her futuristic silhouette that cuts through the water with ease and elegance, this ship has been built with the future in focus and belongs to next-generation ships.

New ship

MSC World Europa is an attraction in itself with its Y-shaped stern that opens onto a 90-meter-long promenade and offers an astonishing panoramic view of the sea. Her middle piece is the longest at sea and as the finishing touch, there is an 11-deck high dry water slide in stainless steel that you can use to get down to the lower deck in a simple and fun way. She is the first LNG-powered vessel in MSC's fleet. She has a state-of-the-art sewer system and advanced environmental technology, an important step forward in MSC Cruise's commitment to the environment.MSC World Europa is the first LNG-powered vessel in MSC Cruise's fleet. She has a state-of-the-art sewer system and advanced environmental technology, which is an important step forward in MSC Cruise's commitment to the environment and climate.

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Interesting facts about MSC Cruises

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Inaugurated 2022

Beam 47 m.

Length 333,33 m.

Tonnage 205.700 tn.

Occupancy 6762

Crew 2138

Ratio passenger / crew Standard 3:1

Ratio tonnage/passengers Very good 30:1

Number of decks 20

Number of staterooms 2626

Number of interior staterooms 843

Number of staterooms with balcony 1289

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MSC World Europa's highlights

Liquefied Natural Gas) powered ship

MSC World Europa is the first LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) powered ship in MSC Cruises' fleet and features a next-generation wastewater treatment system as well as state-of-the-art environmental technology - another impor...

The Oasis Pool

The Oasis Pool is a green zen area with a pool. A space created to offer a relaxed and calm environment

The Spiral, an 11-story tall slide

A striking futuristic profile that cuts through the water in the shape of an arrow, with its distinctive bow (positioned vertically at a 90 degree angle) and a Y-shaped stern that opens onto a stunning 90-meter outdoor p...

Europa Promenade ocean views

Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places of this innovative ship, the 104 meters long Europa Promenade offers you incredible panoramic ocean views, half-open to the sky and half covered by an imposing LED screen. Her...

Acommodations for every single taste

With 19 different categories available and 65% of the cabins having their own balcony this ship offers a wide range of accommodations for you. 7 new and innovative cabin types will be introduced on the ship including bal...

Luxury at the MSC Yatch

The luxury of a private club, while enjoying access to the countless common areas and entertainment offered by the rest of the ship. The best location of the cabins and a private area with a restaurant and exclusive loun...

MSC Aurea Spa

Reclaim body and soul at our 1012 sq.m. MSC Aurea Spa, a luxurious Balinese Spa aboard MSC World Europa. Comprised of a thermal area, gym, beauty salon and hairdresser, it offers a large number of wellness and beauty tre...

The snack and bar offer is impressive.

New concepts are revealed and familiar faces return. For example, the Masters of the Sea Pub (over two decks), which will be brewing craft beer specifically on board for the first time. Other offers include the Elixir co...

13 restaurants, including 6 speciality ones!

This new ship introduces two completely new concepts in which the creative, culinary expression is in the foreground: The Chef's Garden Kitchen, which focuses on trendy and tasty microgreens (sprouts) and La Pescaderia, ...

Different experiences for all ages

The ship has different areas, each with its own atmosphere and offering new experiences. From quiet areas for adults to an open-air Promenade full of vitality, with entertainment, bars and luxury shops, passing through a...

Also see more about MSC World Europa: technical details, deck plans, sailing schedules by ship and destination...

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What's included onboard?

Meals at the main restaurants or at the buffett restaurants are included (fees are applied for speciality restaurants)

Daily service charges/gratuities are included as part of the cruise fare at no extra cost.

Port taxes are included in the price

Accommodation in well appointed cabins

Water, coffee and some juices are included in certain areas of the ship.

Children and Teens Clubs are included with outstanding programme activities and services

All on-board activities such as group games, competitions, quizzes, crafts classes are included.

Future Cruise benefits when booking your next cruise on board

There is no admission charge for any of the nightclubs or discos on MSC's ships

Most evening shows are free to enjoy

Free entry to the casino, slot machines and gaming areas.

Access to the gym is free of charge

What's not included?

A 15% Bar Service Charge is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases, with the exception of the All Inclusive Fare, the prepaid Dining Packages and Beverage Packages

Shore excursions and purchases at the onboard shops are not included. Treatments or massages at the beauty salon or at the MSC Aurea Spa are also not included.

Drinks are only included if you have booked the All Inclusive Fare or if you have booked the Standard Fare and added a Drinks Package (in this case the drinks included on board with correspond to the package booked). If you have not booked any of these, the drinks will not be included and must be paid on board Plus a 15% Bar Service Charge will be automatically added to all purchases, (with the exception of the prepaid All-inclusive drinks packages or the All-inclusive fares that also include de bar service charges)

Spa access and services (charges apply, except access to the thermal area for Aurea and Yacht Club cabins and suites).

Speaciality restaurants (fees apply).

There is a fee to use the facilities in the Internet café.

Travel and/or Health Insurance. Passengers are strongly recommended to have comprehensive travel health insurance covering medical treatment and repatriation costs and expenses.

Your benefits & more

Up to £500 OFF!
Extra discounts Offer ends 31 May 2024. Discounts are applicable on selected sailings from May 2024 to March 2025. Discounts of up to £500 are applicable as follows: Cruises from £1,000 to £1,499 get £25 off. Cruises from £,1500 to £2,999 get £50 off. Cruises from £3,000 to £5,000 get £100 off. Cruises from £5,001 to £10,000 get £150 off. Cruises from £10,001 to £20,000 get £350 off. Cruises from £20,001 onwards get £500 off. For Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises, the Discount offer is applied to the cruise fare only (excluding port taxes and other extras). Some special highly reduced fares may be excluded from this offer. Some cruise lines are also excluded from this offer such as Fred Olsen or Virgin Voyages.
Tailor-made Packages available
We offer ATOL Protected Exclusive Cruise & Stay Packages with flights included from various UK airports that can be customised to suit your needs.

Tips included!
Service Charges (Gratuities) are included in the cruise fare.

Service Charges (Gratuities) are included in the cruise fare. MSC Cruises does not recommend tipping individual members of staff.
Hot Drinks & Water
Complimentary mineral water, American coffee and/or tea during lunch and dinner in main dining room included.

The hot drinks and water will be offered to guests during lunch and dinner in the main dining room.

What you need to know

Future Cruise Programme

Guests who book their next MSC Cruises sailing while onboard will be rewarded with a reduced deposit starting from £100 per person, a shipboard credit of up to £200, a greater flexibility valid up until final payment is done and the best price guarantee, now applicable up to 90 days prior to sailing date

Travelling with children

Do you have children travelling? Please Read: All minors travelling without their parent or legal guardian must arrive with written consent that those in the party they are with have consent of their parent/legal guardian for them to travel, and also that they will assume responsibility for the minors on-board and in the case of an emergency. Guests may be required to provide a signed letter of consent from the absent parent/legal guardian providing authorisation to travel with the minor, along with a copy of the child’s birth certificate showing both parents and a copy of photographic identification of the missing parent/legal guardian. If the legal guardian or parent has remarried and has a different surname to the minor they must bring proof such as copies of the birth, marriage, divorce certificates.

Your cruise with hotel and flights!

The same cruise with Flights and 1 night or longer in Barcelona before the cruise

We also have flights available from

from £921 Select