7 days, round-trip Western Mediterranean from Civitavecchia Rome

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Civitavecchia (Rome) on August 1, 2026, visiting Savona, Toulon, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia and Olbia. 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 Western Mediterranean route takes in Italy, France and Spain, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. 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. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.