7 days, round-trip Western Mediterranean from Cagliari

About this cruise

The kind of trip that's easy to say yes to and hard to regret. 7 nights from Cagliari on October 21, 2026, visiting Palermo, Civitavecchia (Rome), Savona, Marseille and Barcelona. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Italy, France and Spain, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Of the stops, Palermo tends to be the one people talk about: Arab-Norman splendour in Sicily's capital. Roughly 10 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. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Cagliari before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.