MSC Splendida
MSC Cruises · MSC Splendida · Mediterranean
Typically 9 nights · Common departure: Istanbul
Representative itinerary — dates and stops shown are illustrative, not one specific booked sailing.
9-night Mediterranean round trip from Istanbul aboard MSC Splendida, calling at Corfu, Bari, Trieste and Katakolon, plus 2 more, with 2 days at sea.
Why choose this cruise
Best for
Classic Week · Balanced Pace
Why it fits
- ✓ 6 port calls and 2 days at sea across 9 nights
- ✓ Round trip from Istanbul
- ✓ Calls at both Corfu and Kusadasi
Experience tags
Sailing itinerary
For the departure on 2027-05-15. Observed 2026-10-02. The cruise line may change this itinerary.
Day 1 — Istanbul
Day 2 — At sea
Sea day
Day 3 — Corfu
Day 4 — Bari
Day 5 — Trieste
Day 6 — At sea
Sea day
Day 7 — Katakolon
Day 8 — Piraeus
Day 9 — Kusadasi
Day 10 — Istanbul
Food & Dining
Food Strength
Mixed Reviews
Food experiences vary widely between travelers.
Reviews are highly mixed; Italian and specialty dining stand out.
Specialty Dining
Good
Why It Stands Out
- • Italian-style dining is the most consistently praised area, even where overall reviews disagree
Best For Food
Italian dishes
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader MSC Cruises patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
Ship Experience
Entertainment
- The Strand Theatre
- Royal Palm Casino
- Club 33 Disco
- 4D cinema
- MSC Formula Racer simulator
Family facilities
- Mini Club, ages 3-6
- Junior Club, ages 7-11
- Teen Club, ages 15-17
- Children's pool on deck 15
Spa & wellness
- MSC Aurea Spa
- Aurea Spa thermal suite
- Aurea Spa Bar
Ports & Experiences
The main experiences this itinerary is built around.
What's Included
This sailing doesn't have its own inclusions list yet — showing typical cruise inclusions. Confirm details at booking.
Included
- ✓ Accommodation
- ✓ Main dining room
- ✓ Buffet
- ✓ Standard entertainment
Usually extra
- + Alcoholic drinks
- + Specialty dining
- + Shore excursions
- + Wi-Fi
- + Gratuities
Reviews & Traveler Perspective
First-hand experience
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What’s included
Recent fare benchmark
US$1,574 pp
Median of 1 comparable sailing
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