MSC Cruises adjusted the current itinerary of the MSC Splendida due to adverse weather conditions in the Western Mediterranean.

According to a statement sent to guests onboard the vessel, a visit to La Goulette in Tunisia will no longer go ahead.

“Rough seas are forecast in the southern Mediterranean for Thursday (Feb. 12), with wind gusts up to 50 knots,” the company said.

“For your safety and comfort, we have taken the difficult decision to cancel the stop at La Goulette, as it would be risky to enter the port in these conditions,” MSC added.

As a result, the MSC Splendida is now scheduled to spend the Thursday cruising in the Mediterranean, the company added.

“We are modifying the activities planned for Thursday, offering you numerous entertainments, events, and experiences throughout the day,” MSC explained.

While the visit to Tunisia was cancelled, the MSC Splendida will now sail to the port of Palma de Mallorca on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. MSC added that the new visit to the Spanish port replaces an originally scheduled sea day.

The statement added that shore excursions booked through MSC for La Goulette will be reimbursed to guests’ onboard accounts.

The company also explained that new tours for Palma de Mallorca will be available for booking onboard the ship.

“This situation is due to reasons beyond our control. We thank you for your understanding,” MSC said in its statement, which was signed by Captain Corrado Iaconis.

The MSC Splendida resumed service earlier this month after undergoing a routine drydock at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard in Valletta.

Sailing to ports in Spain, Italy, France and Tunisia, the 2009-built vessel is now offering a series of seven-night cruises in the Western Mediterranean.

The ship’s winter season in the region runs through late April, when it is scheduled to switch to a new weeklong itinerary in the region.