7 days, round-trip Western Mediterranean from Barcelona

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Barcelona on April 18, 2027 visits Cagliari, Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome), Genoa and Marseille. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. French Riviera, Amalfi Coast, and everywhere in between. Probably the most popular Med route for a reason. People come back from this cruise talking about Genoa: Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Costa Smeralda carries up to 5,224 guests over 20 decks. Multiple pools, a theatre, and more restaurants than you'll get through. And April is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. 5 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.