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MSC Explora 1
MSC Cruises
A Journey through the Artistic and Historic spirit of Mediterranean Coastal Beauty
Departure
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
Return
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Duration
9 Nights
From
Barcelona
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Route & Ports
2
Marseille
Day 2
3
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Day 3
4
Porto Santo Stefano
Day 4
5
Naples
Day 5
6
Palermo
Day 6
7
At sea
Day 7
8
Ibiza
Day 8
9
Palma de Mallorca
Day 9
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