15 days, round-trip Eastern Mediterranean from Civitavecchia Rome

About this cruise

This is the kind of cruise where you actually have time to go back to a port highlight you missed the first time. 15 nights from Civitavecchia (Rome) on September 18, 2026, visiting Ajaccio, Savona and Marseille, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. The Western Mediterranean route takes in France, Italy, Spain, Malta and Greece, 5 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Costa Fascinosa holds 3,014 guests across 13 decks. It's a big ship, with plenty to keep you busy. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. A September sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 15-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.