7 days, round-trip Western Mediterranean from Barcelona

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Barcelona on November 17, 2026, visiting La Goulette (Tunis), Palermo, Civitavecchia (Rome), Savona and Marseille. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. The route threads through 3 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Tunisia, Italy and France. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Costa Pacifica: 3,014 guests, 13 decks. Entertainment, dining, and enough space that it never feels cramped. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.