The MSC Splendida recently resumed service after undergoing a scheduled drydock at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard.

Spending the winter sailing in the Western Mediterranean, the MSC Cruises vessel arrived at the facility in Valletta on January 10, 2026.

The 2009-built ship underwent routine maintenance and class surveys, as well as technical and class work.

Public areas and staterooms also underwent maintenance, with replacements of carpets, upholstery and overall upkeep work.

After 27 days out of revenue service, the MSC Splendida welcomed guests back in Barcelona on February 7, 2026.

Resuming its regular schedule of cruises in the Western Mediterranean, the 3,300-passenger ship kicked off a seven-night itinerary to Spain, France, Italy and Tunisia.

In addition to Barcelona, the cruise featured visits to Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Palermo and La Goulette, as well as a day at sea.

In late April, the MSC Splendida switches to a summer itinerary that will feature additional destinations in the region.

Focusing on the islands of the Western Mediterranean, the seven-night cruise sails to Spain, Italy, France and Malta.

After visiting Barcelona, Marseille and Livorno, the cruise sails to the islands of Malta, Sicily and Sardinia, shopping in Valletta, Palermo and Cagliari, respectively.

In late 2026, the MSC Splendida is set to reposition to South America for a winter season sailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The ship’s schedule in the region includes eight- and nine-night itineraries to destinations in Brazil and Uruguay, such as Punta del Este, Balneário Camboriú, Ilhabela, Rio de Janeiro and Ilha Grande.

Following the Splendida, the Palumbo Shipyard is set to welcome the MSC Poesia, which will arrive in Valletta in mid-February.

The 2008-built vessel will undergo a major refurbishment project that will include the creation of new specialty dining venues onboard, as well as the introduction of the company’s ship-within-a-ship concept, the MSC Yacht Club.