7 days, round-trip Western Mediterranean from Barcelona

About this cruise

7 nights, 5 ports, all from Barcelona on October 12, 2026. The route visits Cagliari, Palermo, Civitavecchia (Rome), Savona and Marseille and the whole thing just flows. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Roman ruins at one stop, Renaissance piazzas at the next. Centuries of history at every quay. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Costa Smeralda holds 5,224 guests across 20 decks. It's a big ship, with plenty to keep you busy. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.