Hotel Barcelona Center

This hotel is located at the heart of Barcelona at the crossroads of Calle Balmes and Calle Mallorca, which count amongst the main streets in Eixample. The district is renowned for its wide avenues and top architecture. It is just 300 m to the Paseo de Gracia and the Casa Batló. Las Ramblas are 1 km away and the Sagrada Familia lies around 1. 5 km from the hotel. Sants railway station and the exhibition centre can be found 3 km away and it is 12 km to El Prat de Llobregat airport. The rooms offer maximum comfort, convenience and state-of-the-art technology. Each is equipped with a full bathroom, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV and ADSL Internet access as well as a minibar, a safe and heating. Leisure options include a fitness centre, a solarium, a hot tub and a sauna. Breakfast may be selected from a buffet each morning.

MSC World Europa

The first in its class – this 215,863 GRT ship carries 6,762 passengers. From her stunning silhouette to her signature plumb bow, the futuristic MSC World Europa is as visually striking as she is innovative. Her unique Y-shaped open aft leads to the 104m long outdoor World Promenade, with incredible panoramic ocean views. MSC World Europa was designed to elevate the delights of a traditional cruise ship to entirely new levels. From her sleek interior design to her 13 dining venues to her thrilling entertainment offerings, the onboard experience is like no other cruise ship.

There are 13 dining options on board which includes six specialty restaurants and 3 self-service buffet style restaurants. One of them is open 24/7.Treat yourself in a speciality restaurant such as Butcher’s Cut, Kaito Teppanyaki, Hola Tacos and Cantina, Pescaderia and the Chef’s Garden Kitchen.

Barcelona

The Christopher Columbus Statue marks the entrance to the port and the start of Las Ramblas pedestrian area – lined with shops, bars and restaurants where street entertainers keep you entertained. Perhaps visit the famous Sagrada Familia Cathedral which was started in 1882 and is still not complete. Universal's Port Aventura theme Park is situated close by, there is also the Picasso Museum, Gaudi Architecture and the Barcelona FC museum.

Marseille

Marseille is the oldest city and France filled with elegant shops , bars and restaurants. Visit the Church of Notre Dame with its statue of the Virgin Mary or further afield Avignon and Provence.

Genoa

Genoa is steeped in history and is the gateway to the Italian Riviera including Portofino - just 15 miles away. Genoa is a dense and fascinating medieval warren of alleyways where Christopher Columbus grew up. The rejuvenated Old Port area is has celebrated architecture and a maze of narrow streets clustered around Via Garibaldi. This is a seventeenth century street with lots of museums and gardens to visit. There are also two theatres, an opera house and even the Britannia Pub.

Rome

In Rome you will be spoilt for choice in this infinitely intriguing city where an unsurpassed vibrancy of life mixes with epic history, tasty cuisine, top class shopping and a joyous nightlife. Peel back layer upon layer history with world class sights such as the Coliseum, The Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain and more. The Pantheon is awe-inspiring dating back to 27 BC and is the only complete structure from the Roman Empire still standing.

The circus maximus once seated 250,000 spectators for chariot races around 11 BC. While the oval shape of Piazza Navona, which houses the magnificent Four River Fountain, is a clue to its Stadium of Domitian heritage from 86 AD were gladiators fought and athletes competed. The Spanish Steps, the home of John Keats, were built in 1723-1725 and are another of those must-see places – a place to sit and people watch artists, poets and painters.The best place to stay is in the centre of Rome close the train terminus which puts you within walking distance of many of the major attractions. Walking is the best option to enable you to unearth some unexpected sights, memorable moments and great photo opportunities.

Perhaps the warm aroma of a bakery and the handmade leather of a local craftsman. Seek out that tucked away piazza stuck in the 16th century criss-crossed with washing lines and adorned with colourful window boxesRome The Eternal City – so called because the Roman Empire thought that no matter what happened to the world, no matter how many other empires may rise and fall, Rome would go on forever. Rome is the accumulation of knowledge, art and war for innumerable generations.

Rome Was Not Built In A Day – dates back to the 12th Century referring to the fact that the development of Rome was slow and steady. That many centuries were required to make it the chief city of the world and that great things are not achieved without great patience and effort.

Messina (Sicily)

Sicily is situated just 3 miles from the mainland under the shadow of Mount Etna. Perhaps visit picturesque Taormina with its hilltop Saracen Castle and the Ancient Greek Ampitheatre.

Valletta

Founded in 1566, Valletta is Malta's capital city and is one of Europe's smallest (and southern-most) capital cities, with many buildings having a strong Baroque character. Built on a peninsula between two large natural harbours (Grand Harbour on the eastern side and Marsamxett Harbour to the West), the city sits perched on higher ground. Its streets were aligned in a grid-like layout, being wide and straight, which is said to have been chosen to allow the sea breeze to provide respite from Malta's hot summer weather. Despite its small size, Valletta is packed with sites of historical significance, with buildings dating back to the 16th century. So much so that it's been an officially listed UNESCO World Heritage site since 1980.

Enjoy an uninterrupted day of relaxation at sea taking advantage of the facilities, entertainment and dining options on board.