Marseille,Genoa,Naples,Messina,Valletta,Barcelona,Marseille
7 nights
MSC World Europa
2 May '26Cruise overview
Itinerary
Marseille
Since being designated a European Capital of Culture for 2013, with an estimated €660 million of funding in the bargain, Marseille has been in the throes of an extraordinary transformation, with no fewer than five major new arts centers, a beautifully refurbished port, revitalized neighborhoods, and a slew of new shops and restaurants. Once the underdog, this time-burnished city is now welcoming an influx of weekend tourists who have colonized entire neighborhoods and transformed them into elegant pieds-à-terre (or should we say, mer). The second-largest city in France, Marseille is one of Europe’s most vibrant destinations. Feisty and fond of broad gestures, it is also as complicated and as cosmopolitan now as it was when a band of Phoenician Greeks first sailed into the harbor that is today’s Vieux Port in 600 BC. Legend has it that on that same day a local chieftain’s daughter, Gyptis, needed to choose a husband, and her wandering eyes settled on the Greeks’ handsome commander Protis. Her dowry brought land near the mouth of the Rhône, where the Greeks founded Massalia, the most important Continental shipping port in antiquity. The port flourished for some 500 years as a typical Greek city, enjoying the full flush of classical culture, its gods, its democratic political system, its sports and theater, and its naval prowess. Caesar changed all that, besieging the city in 49 BC and seizing most of its colonies. In 1214 Marseille was seized again, this time by Charles d’Anjou, and was later annexed to France by Henri IV in 1481, but it was not until Louis XIV took the throne that the biggest transformations of the port began; he pulled down the city walls in 1666 and expanded the port to the Rive Neuve (New Riverbank). The city was devastated by plague in 1720, losing more than half its population. By the time of the Revolution, Marseille was on the rebound once again, with industries of soap manufacturing and oil processing flourishing, encouraging a wave of immigration from Provence and Italy. With the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, Marseille became the greatest boomtown in 19th-century Europe. With a large influx of immigrants from areas as exotic as Tangiers, the city quickly acquired the multicultural population it maintains to this day.
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Genoa
Naples
Messina
Valletta
At sea
Barcelona
Marseille
MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite
Enjoy a luxurious and unforgettable cruise with 24-Hour Butler service, dedicated concierge, Premium Extra Drink, Internet packages and a world of more privileges.
- Surface: 25 sqm + approx. 5 sqm balcony
- Deck: 15-21
- Person: up to 4 people
Features
- Spacious wardrobe
- Bathroom with a and large shower hairdryer
- Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
- Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection, telephone and safe
- Mini bar and Air conditioning.
Benefits
- Dedicated butler and 24-hour exclusive concierge
- Premium Drink and Wi-Fi packages included
- Priority embarkation and disembarkation
- Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
- Private Lounge, swimming pool and gourmet restaurant
Amenities
- Shower
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Sofa Bed
- Lounge Area
- Toiletries Provided
- Suite Benefits
- Free Mini Bar
- Butler Service
- Media/Entertainment Station
- Air Conditioning
Ship features
Accomodation
MSC World Europa offers a wide variety of accommodation options to suit every preference, from the luxurious MSC Yacht Club suites with exclusive private amenities to comfortable traditional cabins. Guests can also enjoy brand-new cabin designs overlooking the outdoor World Promenade, where they can immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere for a truly unforgettable experience.
MSC Yacht Club Suites
Enjoy a luxurious and unforgettable cruise with 24-Hour Butler service, dedicated concierge, Premium Extra Drink, Internet packages and a world of more privileges.
Suites
Make your cruise memorable enjoying an elegant suite with more living space, a large private balcony, and exclusive benefits.
Balcony Cabins
Relax and enjoy the sun and the sea breeze from the comfort of your private balcony.
Ocean View Cabins
Enjoy the view of the Ocean from your comfortable and elegant cabin.
Interior Cabins
The comfort and elegance you need to enjoy your cruise.