7 days, round-trip Western Mediterranean from La Seyne sur Mer St. Tropez

About this cruise

7 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Toulon on May 22, 2027 visits Savona, La Spezia, Civitavecchia (Rome), Salerno and Messina and doesn't try to cram in too much. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Warm plazas, gelato by the harbour, and old things everywhere you look. People come back from this cruise talking about Messina: Sicily's gateway to Mount Etna and Taormina. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. At 113,321 gross tons, Costa Fascinosa is big enough that you can find a quiet corner or a crowd, depending on your mood. Toulon itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. 5 ports, one suitcase. That's the appeal.