MSC Splendida itinerary map for September 16, 2027 (9 nights)
MSC Splendida cruise ship

MSC Splendida — September 16, 20279-Night Eastern Mediterranean on MSC

This 9-night cruise aboard the Splendida departs from Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Thursday, September 16, 2027 and returns on Saturday, Sep 25th. September weather across this route averages 96°/53°F. Cabins are currently tracked from $1,536.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.0 out of 10, averaged across 7 ports.

Cruise Length
9
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Piraeus
Greece
Port Stops
7
Sea Days
2

Cruise Price - MSC Splendida September 16, 2027

MSC Splendida · September 16, 2027

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Splendida cruise ship departing September 16, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,536 ($171 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,616 ($180 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 5%.

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Inside
$1,536
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Oceanview
$1,686
🌅
Balcony
$1,796
👑
Suite
$4,326

Price History – MSC Splendida September 16, 2027

inside cabin
MSC Splendida
September 16, 2027
$1,536
5% vs avg: $1,616

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 9 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Athens Roundtrip)

MSC Splendida · September 16, 2027

The MSC Splendida sails on September 16, 2027 for a 9 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Athens Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece at 6:00 PM and will return to the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Sep 25th at 8:00 AM. During the 10-day journey, the MSC Splendida will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

9 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Athens Roundtrip)

  • SEP16
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    A: — - D: 6:00 PM
  • SEP17
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • SEP18
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Istanbul, Turkey
    A: 10:00 AM - D: 11:00 PM
  • SEP19
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP20
    Corfu, Greece
    Corfu, Greece
    A: 1:00 PM - D: 9:00 PM
  • SEP21
    Bari, Italy
    Bari, Italy
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • SEP22
    Trieste, Italy
    Trieste, Italy
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • SEP23
    Split, Croatia
    Split, Croatia
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • SEP24
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP25
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    A: 8:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

September 16, 2027 · 9 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Athens Roundtrip)

Piraeus (Athens), Greece — Day 1 of MSC Splendida September 16, 2027 cruise
Day 1•Thursday, Sep 16

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: —•Departure: 6:00 PM

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey — Day 2 of MSC Splendida September 16, 2027 cruise
Day 2•Friday, Sep 17

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, offers docking at Kusadasi Port with excursions to Ephesus. Travelers explore Ephesus ruins and Artemis Temple. Excursions visit Virgin Mary’s House. Local markets sell baklava. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes kebabs, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenistic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Kusadasi’s historic charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic coasts, making Kusadasi an engaging destination.

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Istanbul, Turkey — Day 3 of MSC Splendida September 16, 2027 cruise
Day 3•Saturday, Sep 18

Istanbul, Turkey

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: 11:00 PM

Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 4 at sea — MSC Splendida September 16, 2027 itinerary
Day 4•Sunday, Sep 19

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Splendida — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Corfu, Greece — Day 5 of MSC Splendida September 16, 2027 cruise
Day 5•Monday, Sep 20

Corfu, Greece

Arrival: 1:00 PM•Departure: 9:00 PM

Corfu, Greece, offers docking at Corfu Port. Travelers explore Old Fortress and Achilleion Palace. Excursions include Paleokastritsa’s beaches. Local markets sell kumquat liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Venetian architecture and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes pastitsada, a Corfiot favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ionian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Corfu’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic beaches, making Corfu an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Ionian Islands.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Bari, Italy — Day 6 of MSC Splendida September 16, 2027 cruise
Day 6•Tuesday, Sep 21

Bari, Italy

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 PM

Bari, Italy, offers docking at Bari Port. Travelers explore Basilica of San Nicola and Bari Vecchia. Excursions visit Alberobello’s trulli houses. Local markets sell orecchiette. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval alleys and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes tiella, an Apulian 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. Bari’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Bari an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Apulia region.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Trieste, Italy — Day 7 of MSC Splendida September 16, 2027 cruise
Day 7•Wednesday, Sep 22

Trieste, Italy

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Trieste, Italy, offers docking at Trieste Port. Travelers explore Piazza Unità d’Italia and Miramare Castle. Excursions visit Postojna Cave in Slovenia. Local markets sell gnocchi. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Habsburg architecture and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes jota, a Triestine favorite. Souvenirs, like glass crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Austro-Hungarian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Trieste’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic plazas and scenic coasts, making Trieste an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Adriatic hub.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Split, Croatia — Day 8 of MSC Splendida September 16, 2027 cruise
Day 8•Thursday, Sep 23

Split, Croatia

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Split, Croatia, offers docking at Split Port. Travelers explore Diocletian’s Palace and Marjan Hill. Excursions visit Trogir’s historic center. Local markets sell soparnik. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Roman ruins and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance palace walks. Split’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic hills, making Split an engaging destination for exploring Croatia’s Adriatic coast.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 9 at sea — MSC Splendida September 16, 2027 itinerary
Day 9•Friday, Sep 24

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Splendida — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Piraeus (Athens), Greece — Day 10 of MSC Splendida September 16, 2027 cruise
Day 10•Saturday, Sep 25

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: —

Returning to Piraeus (Athens), Greece — see Day 1 above for port info.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

MSC Splendida - September 16, 2027 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

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September

Typical Weather

101°F

Average High

58°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.04in

Daily average

1.1 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

Explore the most popular excursion options at each port.

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.

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Itinerary Safety Score

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 Safety Rank
70 / 100
safer than 70% of all cruises
70
7
/ 10
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Piraeus
Piraeus is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised at night and in crowded areas due to petty theft and potential disruptions.
7
/ 10
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Kusadasi
Kusadasi is generally safe for travelers, but they should remain vigilant against petty crime and safeguard personal belongings.
6
/ 10
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul
Travelers in Istanbul should stay vigilant against petty theft and scams, especially in crowded areas, and remain aware of their surroundings.
7
/ 10
Corfu, Greece
Corfu
Travelers to Corfu should remain vigilant in crowded areas to prevent pickpocketing and scams while enjoying the island's attractions.
7
/ 10
Bari, Italy
Bari
Travelers should stay vigilant in Bari, securing belongings and avoiding less populated areas after dark to minimize safety risks.
8
/ 10
Trieste, Italy
Trieste
Trieste is generally safe for travelers, but vigilance against petty theft is advised in busy areas and caution is recommended after dark.
8
/ 10
Split, Croatia
Split
Split is generally safe for travelers, but caution in crowded areas is advised to prevent petty theft and pickpocketing.

Cruise Ship

MSC Splendida

⚓ Tonnage

137,936

vs avg 136,380

🛠️ Year Built

2,009

vs avg 2,013

📏 Length (ft)

1,093

vs avg 1,030

👥 Passenger Count

3,900

vs avg 4,494

The Splendida has a construction date of 2009 and a total size of 137,936 gross tons. The ship measures 1,093 feet in length. MSC Splendida is included in MSC’s Fantasia class. At full capacity, the MSC Splendida holds 3,900 passengers. That includes 2,587 cruise vacationers and 1,313 staff members. The Splendida total number of staterooms is 1,625.

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MSC Splendida September 16, 2027 FAQ

What's the cheapest cabin on the MSC Splendida September 16, 2027 cruise?▾

The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $1,536 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.

What's the weather like on the MSC Splendida September 16, 2027 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 9-night route, September averages 96°F highs and 53°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the September 16, 2027 MSC Splendida itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.0 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 7 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the MSC Splendida sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The MSC Splendida departs Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Thursday, September 16, 2027 at 6:00 PM and returns on Saturday, Sep 25th, 2027 at 8:00 AM. Total duration: 9 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the MSC Splendida sailing on September 16, 2027?▾

Cruise director assignment for this sail date is not currently confirmed in our records.

Can I track price drops for this MSC Splendida itinerary?▾

Yes — use the price tracking opt-in on this page to get an email when cabin prices drop for this exact sailing. We snapshot fares daily.

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Last Updated: May 6, 2026