7 days, round-trip Western Mediterranean from Palermo

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Palermo on July 9, 2026 visits Civitavecchia (Rome), Savona, Marseille, Barcelona and Ibiza. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Italy, France and Spain, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Don't rush through Barcelona, which is known as Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Costa Smeralda carries up to 5,224 guests over 20 decks. Multiple pools, a theatre, and more restaurants than you'll get through. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Palermo before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All told, 5 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.