7 days, round-trip Western Mediterranean from Genoa Portofino

About this cruise

You sail from Genoa on September 19, 2027 and spend 7 nights visiting La Spezia, Civitavecchia (Rome), Salerno, Catania and Toulon. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. 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 does coastal beauty and good eating in equal measure. 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 Fascinosa: 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. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Genoa has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. You start in Genoa and come back with stories from Italy and France.