13 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Barcelona

About this cruise

If you've got 13 nights to work with, this sailing from Piraeus (Athens) on September 8, 2027 through Valletta, Catania and Taranto, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. You finish in Barcelona. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Crossing 4 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Malta, Italy, France and Spain. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Marseille alone is worth the trip, France's oldest city, salty and soulful. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. At 114,147 gross tons, Costa Serena is big enough that you can find a quiet corner or a crowd, depending on your mood. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. Worth booking. That's the short version.