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MSC Meraviglia itinerary map for September 4, 2026 (7 nights)
MSC Meraviglia itinerary map for September 4, 2026 (7 nights)
7 nights · 6 ports
Round-trip · Palermo, Sicily
MSCMSC Meraviglia

MSC Meraviglia
September 4, 2026

7-Night Western Mediterranean aboard MSC Meraviglia · Departing September 4, 2026 from the Port of Palermo, Sicily.

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// AT A GLANCE

MSC Meraviglia September 4, 2026 Cruise Overview

This 7-night cruise aboard the Meraviglia departs from Palermo, Sicily on Friday, September 4, 2026 and returns on Friday, Sep 11th. September weather across this route averages 95°/53°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.1 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports. Inside cabins dropped $12 on Aug 19.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
6.1OUT OF 10
CAUTION TIER
Safer than 61% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
FULL BREAKDOWN →
01
7
night cruise
Fri → Fri
02
Palermo
departure port
Sicily
03
6
port stops
Mediterranean
04
1
sea day
Day 6
// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS
01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

The MSC Meraviglia, operated by MSC Cruise Line, sets sail on Friday, September 4, 2026 from Palermo, Sicily for a 7-night Western Mediterranean cruise. This itinerary includes 6 unique port stops and 1 day at sea. September weather across the route averages 95°F highs and 53°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 6.1 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Fare tracking is available for inside, oceanview, balcony, and suite cabin categories. Gangwaze monitors pricing daily so you can set a price-drop alert and book when the fare is right. Explore the full day-by-day port schedule, shore excursion options, onboard amenities, and weather forecasts for each stop on this MSC Meraviglia sailing.

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

MSC Meraviglia September 4, 2026 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MSC Meraviglia September 4, 2026 Price & Tracking

MSC MERAVIGLIA·SEPTEMBER 4, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Meraviglia cruise ship departing September 4, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,122 ($161 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,286 ($184 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 13%.

MSC Meraviglia cruise departing September 4, 2026 — 7-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $1,122 ($161 per night). Average price: $1,286.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
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Avg $1,308
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
MSC Meraviglia · September 4, 2026
$1,122
$161 per night · 7 nights
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14% below average
Avg $1,308 · You save $186

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// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Palermo Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapSEPTEMBER 4, 2026
The MSC Meraviglia sails on September 4, 2026 for a 7 Night Western Mediterranean (Palermo Roundtrip) (Palermo Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Palermo, Sicily at 6:00 PM and will return to the port of Palermo, Sicily on Sep 11th at 8:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MSC Meraviglia will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 1 day at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
MSC Meraviglia
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
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7 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · PALERMO
// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Palermo Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Meraviglia·September 4, 2026
Palermo, Sicily — Day 1 of MSC Meraviglia September 4, 2026 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
FRIDAY·SEP 4

Palermo

Sicily
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
—
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.

SEPTEMBER FORECAST
77°F avg · Avg
Naples, Italy — Day 2 of MSC Meraviglia September 4, 2026 cruise
DAY
2
PORT 1
SATURDAY·SEP 5

Naples

Italy
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
6:30 AM
4:30 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.

SEPTEMBER FORECAST
72°F avg · Avg
Livorno, Florence, Italy — Day 3 of MSC Meraviglia September 4, 2026 cruise
DAY
3
PORT 2
SUNDAY·SEP 6

Livorno

Florence, Italy
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
9:00 AM
7:00 PM

Livorno, Florence, Italy, offers docking at Livorno Port with excursions to Florence. Travelers explore Florence’s Duomo and Uffizi Gallery. Excursions visit Pisa’s Leaning Tower. Local markets sell ribollita. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Renaissance art and Tuscan vistas. Dining onboard includes bistecca alla fiorentina, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like leather crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Medici history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Livorno’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic art and scenic hills, making Livorno an engaging destination.

SEPTEMBER FORECAST
72°F avg · Avg
Marseille (Provence), France — Day 4 of MSC Meraviglia September 4, 2026 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
MONDAY·SEP 7

Marseille (Provence)

France
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
10:00 AM
7:00 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.

SEPTEMBER FORECAST
68°F avg · Avg
Barcelona, Spain — Day 5 of MSC Meraviglia September 4, 2026 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
TUESDAY·SEP 8

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.

SEPTEMBER FORECAST
70°F avg · Avg
Tunis, Tunisia — Day 7 of MSC Meraviglia September 4, 2026 cruise
DAY
7
PORT 6
THURSDAY·SEP 10

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.

SEPTEMBER FORECAST
83°F avg · Avg
// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Palermo Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Meraviglia·September 4, 2026
SEP FORECAST · PALERMO
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
Palermo port guide
77°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
95°
AVG LOW
58°
AVG RAINFALL
2.4"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT PALERMO
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
77°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Palermo Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this MSC Meraviglia itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

6 PORTS OF CALL·2,864 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR
SELECT A PORT
BEST PALERMO SHORE TOURS
OF 146
TOP PRODUCT
4.9(1,324)
$51.97

Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better

The Do Eat Better Experience food tour is a walking tour around the historical center of the city. The…
3 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.8(395)
$35.14

Discover the Charm of Palermo: A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour

Palermo, a city of allure, showcases rich cultural and historical treasures, with 8 UNESCO sites. Our…
3 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
5.0(334)
$65.55

Palermo Sicilian Cooking Class with Market Tour or Pasta & Gelato

Palermo Sicilian Cooking Class with Market Tour or Pasta & Gelato: choose between two authentic hands-on food…
5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
EXCELLENT QUALITY
4.9(191)
$81.50

Palermo: Taste the Tradition on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better

Discover Palermo through its flavors on our Palermo Street Food Tour, a walk through the historic center of…
3.5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
WORRY-FREE
TOP PRODUCT
4.8(189)
$116.93

Palermo: Grand Tour in CruiserCar

Travelling with CruiserCar in Palermo is an experience unlike any other. The elegance and grandeur of the…
6 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
4.1(117)
$141.73

Tuk tuk ride, ape car

The ape car tour allows us in a short time, given the small size of the vehicle, to get to know them most…
1 HOURBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
5.0(106)
$231.50

Private Boat Tour on the Palermo Coast

A boat trip with class, you can arrange your photos with beautiful background, diving and swimming in the…
5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR
TOP PRODUCT
4.7(90)
$49.19

Palermo: Norman Palace & Palatine Chapel – Small Group or Private

Visit two absolute must-sees in the Sicilian capital with this guided tour of the Palazzo dei Normanni and…
1.5 HOURSBOOK ON VIATOR

These are the eight most reviewed. Palermo has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Palermo 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
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 61% of all cruises
6.1/10 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

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
02

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
03

Livorno 🇮🇹

Florence, Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant against pickpocketing and bag snatching in crowded areas while enjoying the attractions in Livorno and Florence.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

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
05

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
06

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
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MSC Meraviglia Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsMSC
MSC Meraviglia cruise ship exterior
MSC · MERAVIGLIA
CHRISTENED
2017
STATEROOMS
2,215
TONNAGE
171,598GT
25.8% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 136,380 GT
YEAR BUILT
2017
4 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2013
LENGTH
1,036ft
0.6% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 1,030 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
5,714cruisers
27.2% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 4,494 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MSC Meraviglia has a construction date of 2017 and a total size of 171,598 gross tons. The ship measures 1,036 feet in length. MSC Meraviglia is included in MSC's Meraviglia class. At full capacity, the Meraviglia holds 5,714 passengers. That includes 4,178 cruise vacationers and 1,536 staff members. The Meraviglia total number of staterooms is 2,215.

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