Swap Mancunian mornings for Majorcan sunsets in a matter of hours

If you’re ready to swap Manchester drizzle for Mediterranean dazzle, MSC Cruises has your ticket to the sun - literally.

With direct flights from Manchester to Barcelona, Rome, Naples and Palma, you can go from Mancunian mornings to Majorcan sunsets in a matter of hours, stepping straight aboard a ship where your cabin, meals and entertainment are waiting.

The biggest headache of any multi-stop holiday? Sorting flights, hotels and transfers.

So thank goodness MSC Cruises’ Fly & Cruise packages take that stress away by bundling it all into one booking.

Your flights from Manchester, your transfers to the port, and your cruise fare are handled in one go, so you can focus on what really matters: picking your swimsuit, packing your sunnies, and deciding between gelato or sorbet on deck.

Or if you prefer a more DIY approach, MSC Cruises also offers Cruise Only options so you can book your own flights or add a couple of nights in a city before sailing.

Either way, your Med escape begins with an easy hop from Manchester Airport.

Holidaymakers flying from Manchester have a tempting choice of Mediterranean sailings with MSC Cruises this spring.

On May 26, 2026, both the MSC Meraviglia and MSC Seaview will depart Barcelona for seven-night voyages calling at La Goulette, Palermo, Naples, Livorno and Marseille.

Prices start from £1,139 per person on MSC Meraviglia and £1,179 per person on MSC Seaview.

A little earlier in the season, on May 17, 2026, the elegant MSC Splendida will also sail from Barcelona, taking in Marseille, Livorno, Cagliari, Palermo and Valletta from £1,139 per person.

For those dreaming of Rome, MSC Meraviglia also offers a seven-night round trip from Civitavecchia on May 1, 2026, visiting Mykonos, Kusadasi,