Cruise itinerary
4-Night Europe Cruise from Málaga
4 nights · Europe · 5 ports of call
4-night Europe cruise aboard MSC Virtuosa, departing Málaga and calling at Alicante, Palma de Mallorca, Marseille and Barcelona.
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At a glance
- Ship
- MSC Virtuosa
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Málaga
- Returns
- Barcelona
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Málaga
Depart 18:00
A port city on Spain's Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Picasso. Cruise ships berth near the centre, where a hilltop Moorish fortress, the cathedral and the Picasso Museum sit close to broad city beaches and fried-fish chiringuitos.
- Alcazaba fortress
- Picasso Museum
- Costa del Sol beaches
- Day2
Alicante
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 20:00
A sun-warmed port on Spain's Costa Blanca, set below the Santa Bárbara castle on its rocky headland. The palm-lined Explanada promenade leads to a long city beach, with the old Barrio Santa Cruz climbing the hill in white houses.
- Santa Bárbara Castle
- Explanada promenade
- Postiguet Beach
- Day3
Palma de Mallorca
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Mallorca in Spain's Balearic Islands, set around a wide bay. Its enormous seafront cathedral, La Seu, rises above the old town's narrow lanes, with a hilltop castle, marina and nearby coves a short way from the cruise terminal.
- La Seu cathedral
- Bellver Castle
- Old town
- Day4
Marseille
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
France's oldest city and biggest Mediterranean port, set around the old harbour of the Vieux-Port. The hilltop basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde watches over the bay, with the Calanques inlets and bouillabaisse stalls a short way off.
- Vieux-Port
- Notre-Dame de la Garde
- Calanques
- Day5
Barcelona
Arrive 07:00
Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
- Sagrada Família
- La Rambla
- Gothic Quarter
Upcoming departures
- 12 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
4-Night Europe Cruise from Málaga FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 4-night Europe cruise calls at Málaga, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca, Marseille and Barcelona.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Málaga and ends in Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
4 nights aboard MSC Virtuosa.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 12 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.