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MSCMSC Grandiosa

MSC Grandiosa
October 13, 2024

7-Night Western Mediterranean aboard MSC Grandiosa · Departing October 13, 2024 from the Port of Genoa, Italy.

// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the Grandiosa departs from Genoa, Italy on Sunday, October 13, 2024 and returns on Sunday, Oct 20th. October weather across this route averages 88°/40°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.2 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

CAUTION TIER

Safer than 62% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sun → Sun

Genoa

departure port

Italy

port stops

Mediterranean

sea day

Day 4

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

MSC Grandiosa October 13, 2024 Roll Call

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Genoa Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapOCTOBER 13, 2024

The MSC Grandiosa sails on October 13, 2024 for a 7 Night Western Mediterranean (Genoa Roundtrip) (Genoa Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Genoa, Italy at 6:00 PM and will return to the port of Genoa, Italy on Oct 20th at 9:30 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MSC Grandiosa will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 1 day at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Grandiosa

OCTOBER 13, 2024

8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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7 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · GENOA

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Genoa Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Grandiosa·October 13, 2024

DAY

EMBARKATION

SUNDAY·OCT 13

Genoa

Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

6:00 PM

Genoa, Italy, offers docking at Genoa Port. Travelers explore Palazzo Ducale and Via Garibaldi. Excursions visit Portofino’s colorful harbor. Local markets sell focaccia. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Renaissance palaces and Ligurian vistas. Dining onboard includes pesto pasta, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Genoese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Genoa’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Genoa an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Liguria region.

OCTOBER FORECAST

59°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Marseille (Provence), France — Day 2 of MSC Grandiosa October 13, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

MONDAY·OCT 14

Marseille (Provence)

France

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

6:00 PM

Marseille (Provence), France, offers docking at Marseille Port. Travelers explore Notre-Dame de la Garde and Vieux-Port. Excursions visit Aix-en-Provence’s lavender fields. Local markets sell bouillabaisse. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures basilicas and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes ratatouille, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Provençal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Marseille’s cultural charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ports and scenic fields, making Marseille an engaging destination for exploration.

OCTOBER FORECAST

61°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Barcelona, Spain — Day 3 of MSC Grandiosa October 13, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

TUESDAY·OCT 15

Barcelona

Spain

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

6:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region.

OCTOBER FORECAST

62°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Tunis, Tunisia — Day 5 of MSC Grandiosa October 13, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

THURSDAY·OCT 17

Tunis

Tunisia

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

6:00 PM

Tunis, Tunisia, offers docking at La Goulette Port. Travelers explore Carthage Ruins and Medina of Tunis. Excursions visit Sidi Bou Said’s blue streets. Local markets sell brik. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes couscous, a Tunisian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Phoenician history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance medina walks. Tunis’ historic charm offers a vibrant Tunisian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO sites and cultural markets, making Tunis an engaging destination for exploration.

OCTOBER FORECAST

75°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Palermo, Sicily — Day 6 of MSC Grandiosa October 13, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

FRIDAY·OCT 18

Palermo

Sicily

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

6:00 PM

Palermo, Sicily, offers docking at Palermo Port. Travelers explore Palermo Cathedral and Norman Palace. Excursions visit Monreale’s mosaics. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Arab-Norman architecture and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes caponata, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Palermo’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Palermo an engaging destination for exploring Sicily’s capital.

OCTOBER FORECAST

69°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Naples, Italy — Day 7 of MSC Grandiosa October 13, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 6

SATURDAY·OCT 19

Naples

Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

1:00 PM

Naples, Italy, offers docking at Naples Port. Travelers explore Pompeii ruins and Royal Palace. Excursions visit Capri’s Blue Grotto. Local markets sell margherita pizza. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes spaghetti alle vongole, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like cameo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Naples’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic islands, making Naples an engaging destination for exploration.

OCTOBER FORECAST

63°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Genoa, Italy — Day 8 of MSC Grandiosa October 13, 2024 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SUNDAY·OCT 20

Genoa

Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:30 AM

—

Returning to Genoa — see Day 1 above for port info.

OCTOBER FORECAST

59°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Genoa Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Grandiosa·October 13, 2024

OCT FORECAST · GENOA

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

59°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

82°

AVG LOW

36°

AVG RAINFALL

3.8"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT GENOA

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

MSC Grandiosa October 13, 2024 Excursions

MSC Grandiosa·October 13, 2024

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.

See all Genoa excursions

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Genoa Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

CAUTION TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 62% of all cruises

6.2/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN06 PORTS

01

Genoa 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Genoa is generally safe for cruise travelers, but they should stay vigilant against petty crime and secure their belongings in crowded areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Marseille (Provence) 🇫🇷

France · FranceCAUTION

Travelers in Marseille should stay vigilant in certain neighborhoods due to higher crime rates and secure their belongings in crowded areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Barcelona 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Tunis 🌍

Tunisia · TunisiaCAUTION

Travelers should stay vigilant in Tunis due to moderate crime, especially outside tourist zones, and remain aware of political instability.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

05

Palermo 🇮🇹

Sicily · ItalyCAUTION

Travelers in Palermo should stay vigilant against petty theft and scams, keeping belongings secure and being aware of their surroundings.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

06

Naples 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyCAUTION

Travelers in Naples should stay vigilant against petty crime and be cautious of traffic while exploring the city.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MSC Grandiosa Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsMSC

MSC · MERAVIGLIA PLUS

CHRISTENED

2019

STATEROOMS

2,415

TONNAGE

181,541GT

33.1% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 136,380 GT

YEAR BUILT

2019

6 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2013

LENGTH

1,087ft

5.5% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 1,030 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

6,334cruisers

41.0% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 4,494 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MSC Grandiosa has a construction date of 2019 and a total size of 181,541 gross tons. The ship measures 1,087 feet in length. MSC Grandiosa is included in MSC's Meraviglia Plus class. At full capacity, the Grandiosa holds 6,334 passengers. That includes 4,630 cruise vacationers and 1,704 staff members. The Grandiosa total number of staterooms is 2,415.