11 Night Cruise from Piraeus (Athens)
About this cruise
If you've got 11 nights to work with, this sailing from Piraeus (Athens) on September 9, 2026 through Valletta, Catania and Taranto, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. You get off in Genoa, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. It's a proper Western Mediterranean tour: 4 countries, from Malta to France. Don't rush through Genoa, which is known as Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. At 113,321 gross tons, Costa Fascinosa is big enough that you can find a quiet corner or a crowd, depending on your mood. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All told, 9 ports across 11 nights covers a lot.
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We added Costa Cruises's mandatory service charge to the prices above, so they show the real total. Costa Cruises bills it on board rather than in the fare, so their own site will quote you less.
- Cruise fare on Costa Cruises's site
- $1,469.52
- Service charge, paid on board
- +$143
- What you actually pay, per person
- $1,612.52
$13 per guest per night × 11 nights.