16 days, round-trip Eastern Mediterranean from Marseilles

About this cruise

Block out 16 nights from September 20, 2027 and let this sailing from Marseille do its thing. The route covers Barcelona, Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 10 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Crossing 4 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Spain, Malta, Greece and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Don't rush through Messina, which is known as Sicily's gateway to Mount Etna and Taormina. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Costa Serena carries up to 3,014 guests over 13 decks. Multiple pools, a theatre, and more restaurants than you'll get through. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And September is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. All told, 10 ports across 16 nights covers a lot.