23 Night Cruise from Genoa
About this cruise
A trip this long changes your rhythm entirely, and that's very much the point. 23 nights from Genoa on November 2, 2026, visiting Barcelona, Málaga and Cádiz, with additional stops along the South America. The trip wraps in Itajai, so you won't retrace your steps. The pace is well balanced: 11 sea days mixed in so there's no rush between stops. The South America route takes in Spain, Portugal, Cape Verde and Brazil, 4 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 Diadema holds 3,724 guests across 14 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 November sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 23-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.