7 Night Cruise from Barcelona

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Barcelona on August 17, 2026, visiting Ibiza, Palermo, Civitavecchia (Rome), Genoa and Marseille. 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. It's a proper Western Mediterranean tour: 3 countries, from Spain to France. 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. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. 7 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.