This 19-night MSC itinerary links Abu Dhabi to Barcelona, threading 11 ports of call through 7 countries with 9 days at sea to unwind aboard MSC World Europa.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 7 countries over 19 nights, starting in Abu Dhabi and finishing in Barcelona, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 11 port days and 9 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Repositioning & bucket-list cruisers
- Season
- Spring sailing
- Route
- Abu Dhabi → Barcelona
- Pace
- 11 port days · 9 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 19 nights aboard MSC World Europa — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 19 Night MSC Grand Voyages is a 19-night one-way itinerary aboard MSC World Europa. You board in Abu Dhabi and disembark in Barcelona, calling at 11 ports across 7 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas), Oman (Muscat), Egypt (Safaga), Malta (La Valletta), Italy (Naples, Civitavecchia, Genoa), France (Marseille) and 1 more.
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Abu Dhabi and home from Barcelona, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 9 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.