MSC Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Marseille

   Depart 19:00

   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.

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

   La Spezia

   Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00

   Italy

   

   Tucked at the head of a deep Ligurian harbour that Byron and Shelley named the Gulf of Poets, La Spezia serves as the ideal base for exploring the Cinque Terre — five cliff-hanging fishing villages threaded by ancient paths above a turquoise sea. The town itself rewards exploration: the Museo Amedeo Lia houses one of Italy's finest private collections of medieval and Renaissance art, and the naval museum reflects La Spezia's long maritime history. A boat excursion to Portovenere and the island of Palmaria, or a trail walk between Vernazza and Corniglia, constitutes a perfect day from port. Best visited April through June and September through October, avoiding the summer heat and peak crowds.

4. Day 4

   Civitavecchia, Rome

   Arrive 07:00Depart 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.

5. Day 5

   At Sea

   

6. Day 6

   Palma de Mallorca

   Arrive 09:00Depart 21:00

   Spain

   

   Palma de Mallorca announces itself with one of the most spectacular Gothic cathedrals in the world — La Seu, its honey-coloured sandstone buttresses rising directly from the bay, its interior modified by Antoni Gaudí and illuminated by the world's largest Gothic rose window. The old town behind it is a quarter of Arab baths, Renaissance palaces converted into boutique hotels, and the Passeig del Born — a plane-tree-shaded promenade where Balearic life conducts itself with unhurried grace. The local ensaïmada pastry and fresh sobrasada sausage from the island's black pigs are essential breakfast rituals. Visit May, June, or September: warm, brilliant, and measurably calmer than the July–August peak.

7. Day 7

   Barcelona

   Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

   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.

8. Day 8

   At Sea

   

9. Day 9

   At Sea

   

10. Day 10

    Funchal

    Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

    Portugal

    

    Funchal — Madeira's radiant capital, its name derived from the wild fennel that greeted Portuguese settlers in 1419 — cascades down volcanic hillsides to a deep-water harbour that has welcomed mariners and wanderers for six centuries. The Reid's Palace, opened in 1891, remains one of the Atlantic's most legendary hotels, its clifftop terraces commanding views that inspired Churchill, Shaw, and a century of distinguished guests. The city's floating flower market, levada walks through ancient laurisilva forest, and the exhilarating toboggan descent from Monte combine for days of effortless discovery. The subtropical climate makes Funchal appealing year-round, with spring particularly spectacular for wildflowers.

11. Day 11

    At Sea

    

12. Day 12

    At Sea

    

13. Day 13

    At Sea

    

14. Day 14

    At Sea

    

15. Day 15

    At Sea

    

16. Day 16

    At Sea

    

17. Day 17

    San Juan, Puerto Rico

    Arrive 08:00Depart 23:00

    Puerto Rico

    

    San Juan, Puerto Rico's radiant colonial capital, is one of the Americas' most compellingly layered cities — a place where the sixteenth-century fortresses of El Morro and San Cristóbal stand sentinel over streets of painted townhouses and flowering balconies. The cobblestoned lanes of Old San Juan pulse with world-class rum bars, ceviche stands, and rooftop restaurants serving the island's vibrant cocina criolla. La Fortaleza, the oldest executive mansion in the Western Hemisphere still in use, anchors the historic district. Florecer, the district's famed bioluminescent bay, glows emerald after dark. January through April offers the most idyllic conditions.

18. Day 18

    At Sea

    

19. Day 19

    At Sea

    

20. Day 20

    Miami, Florida

    Arrive 08:00Depart 18:00

    United States

    

    Miami is a city of perpetual reinvention — the Art Deco jewel of South Beach giving way to the street-art murals of Wynwood, the Cuban rhythms of Calle Ocho, and the glass-and-steel towers of a skyline that has redrawn itself every decade since Julia Tuttle convinced Henry Flagler to extend his railroad south in 1896. Must-dos include strolling the pastel-fronted Ocean Drive at dusk and exploring the world-class collections at the Pérez Art Museum Miami overlooking Biscayne Bay. November through April delivers idyllic weather — warm and dry — while summer brings heat, humidity, and hurricane risk. Miami handles cruise departures elegantly, with the Port of Miami a short taxi ride from the best neighbourhoods.

21. Day 21

    Port Canaveral, Florida

    Arrive 08:00

    United States

    

    Port Canaveral, Florida's celebrated gateway to the cosmos, pairs the drama of Kennedy Space Center rocket launches with the languid pleasures of the Space Coast. Watch SpaceX boosters return to Earth before retreating to Cocoa Beach's sun-bleached shores or the quiet streets of Cocoa Village with its farm-to-table bistros. The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge shelters manatees and over three hundred migratory bird species within sight of the launch pads. Orlando's world-famous theme parks lie just an hour inland. Visit between October and April for the most pleasant weather.

Cabin Categories

BALCONY AUREA

Balcony

183 sq ftMax 2BA

Sitting area with sofa Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ZOE – Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant Balcony Aurea ( Module 17 sqm - Balcony 6 sqm - Decks 11-13 )

BathDouble or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+9

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BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED

Balcony

129–183 sq ftMax 2BB

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

BathDouble or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+9

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DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA

Balcony

183 sq ftMax 2BR3

Balcony Sitting area with sofa Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ZOE – Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant Deluxe Balcony ( Module 17 sqm - Balcony 6 sqm - Decks 13-14 )

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+8

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DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA

Balcony

183 sq ftMax 2BR1

Balcony Sitting area with sofa Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) ZOE – Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant Deluxe Balcony ( Module 17 sqm - Balcony 6 sqm - Decks 8-10 )

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+8

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DELUXE BALCONY FANTASTICA

Balcony

183 sq ftMax 2BR2

Balcony Sitting area with sofa Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ZOE – Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant Deluxe Balcony ( Module 17 sqm - Balcony 6 sqm - Decks 11-12 )

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+8

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DELUXE BALCONY WITH PARTIAL VIEW FANTASTICA

Balcony

183 sq ftMax 2BP

Surface 17 sqm, balcony 4 sqm. Sitting area with sofa. Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer. Comfortable double or single beds (on request). Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar. ZOE - in-cabin Bluetooth speaker.

BathDouble or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+9

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STUDIO BALCONY FANTASTICA

Balcony

129 sq ftMax 2BS

Balcony Sitting area with sofa Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) ZOE – Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant

BathDouble or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+9

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DELUXE INTERIOR FANTASTICA

Inside

129–183 sq ftMax 2IR1

Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) ZOE – Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+8

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DELUXE INTERIOR FANTASTICA

Inside

129–183 sq ftMax 2IR2

Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) ZOE – Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+8

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INTERIOR BELLA GUARANTEED

Inside

129–183 sq ftMax 2IB

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

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerWhirlpool BathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service Available+8

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STUDIO INTERIOR FANTASTICA

Inside

129–183 sq ftMax 2IS

Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) ZOE – Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant

Double or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+7

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DELUXE OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA

Outside

172 sq ftMax 6OR1

Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) ZOE – Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant

Double or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+9

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DELUXE OCEAN VIEW WITH OBSTRUCTED VIEW FANTASTICA

Outside

129 sq ftMax 6OO

Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) ZOE – Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant

Double or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+9

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JUNIOR OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA

Outside

129 sq ftMax 6OM2

Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) ZOE – Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant

Double or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+9

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OCEAN VIEW BELLA GUARANTEED

Outside

129–269 sq ftMax 6OB

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

Double or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedLounge AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+9

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PREMIUM OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA

Outside

269 sq ftMax 6OL2

Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) ZOE – Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant

ShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+9

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GRAND SUITE AUREA WITH TERRACE AND WHIRLPOOL

Suite

807 sq ftMax 4SXJ

Large balcony with a private whirlpool bath Walk-in closet Sitting area with double sofa bed Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($)

Lounge AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSuite BenefitsTV+11

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PREMIUM SUITE AUREA

Suite

269 sq ftMax 6SL1

Balcony Spacious closet Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ($) ZOE – Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant Accommodates up to 6 guests

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)SafeHair Dryer+8

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PREMIUM SUITE AUREA WITH TERRACE AND WHIRLPOOL

Suite

570–614 sq ftMax 4SLJ

Balcony with private whirlpool bath Spacious closet Sitting area with double sofa bed Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available

ShowerWhirlpool BathTVWi-Fi (Additional Cost)SafeHair Dryer+10

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YACHT CLUB DELUXE SUITE

Suite

366 sq ftMax 2YC1

Balcony Sitting area with sofa Comfortable double or single beds (on request) Spacious wardrobe Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar ZOE - Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant Surface approx. 28 sq.m.

Vanity AreaShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+11

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YACHT CLUB DUPLEX SUITE WITH JACUZZI

Suite

883 sq ftMax 4YJD

Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar Complimentary Wi-Fi

Double or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaBathRoom Service AvailableTVSafe+14

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YACHT CLUB INTERIOR SUITE

Inside

183 sq ftMax 2YIN

Comfortable double or single beds (on request) Sitting area with sofa Spacious wardrobe Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar ZOE - Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant Surface approx. 16 sq.m.

Lounge AreaShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSuite Benefits+11

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YACHT CLUB ROYAL SUITE

Suite

1,378 sq ftMax 2YC3

Balcony with private whirlpool bath and dining table Separate living area and dining room Comfortable double or single beds (on request) Walk-in wardrobes Bathroom with tub and shower, vanity area with hairdryer Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar ZOE - Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant Surface approx. 56 sq.m.

Lounge AreaShowerWhirlpool BathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableSuite Benefits+12

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