7 days, round-trip Western Mediterranean from Marseilles

About this cruise

This one leaves Marseille on September 27, 2026 and spends 7 nights visiting Barcelona, Ibiza, Palermo, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Savona 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. Roman ruins at one stop, Renaissance piazzas at the next. Centuries of history at every quay. 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 Smeralda: 5,224 guests, 20 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. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 7-night sailing is a strong place to start.