7 days, round-trip Western Mediterranean from Civitavecchia Rome

About this cruise

This one leaves Civitavecchia (Rome) on September 30, 2027 and spends 7 nights visiting Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona, Cagliari and Naples at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. 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. 3 countries (Italy, France and Spain) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Costa Smeralda: 5,224 guests, 20 decks. Entertainment, dining, and enough space that it never feels cramped. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.