MSC Magnifica

Leave from the cruise terminal for the pastel harbor of Portofino, including a boat ride along the Ligurian Riviera and free time in the village.

Taste your way through Genoa's old town with a local foodie: fresh focaccia, pesto from its birthplace, farinata and more, adding up to a full meal.

A relaxed two-hour ride through the narrow lanes and grand palazzi of Genoa's historic center, one of the largest medieval old towns in Europe.

Take the wheel of a soft-top 4x4 and follow the coastal Route des Crêtes to the fishing village of Cassis and the limestone cliffs of the Calanques, stopping wherever the views call for it.

Paddle with a guide along the white limestone cliffs of the Calanques, slipping into hidden coves and stopping to swim in clear Mediterranean water.

See Marseille's Old Port and Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica, then head inland to stroll the fountains, markets and café-lined boulevards of Aix-en-Provence before returning to the ship.

Snorkel the crystal-clear water off Grand Turk, including the edge of the famous wall where the reef drops into the deep blue.

A guided ATV ride past the lighthouse, salt ponds and quiet back roads of this small island, in about 90 minutes.

The easiest way to explore Grand Turk on your own: pick up a golf cart near the cruise center and drive to beaches, Cockburn Town and the lighthouse.