7 days, round-trip Western Mediterranean from Civitavecchia Rome

About this cruise

7 nights, 5 ports, all from Civitavecchia (Rome) on September 9, 2027. The route visits Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona, Cagliari and Naples 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. The route threads through 3 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Italy, France and Spain. You get around 9 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. A September sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.