7 Night Cruise from Palermo

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Palermo on July 9, 2026, visiting Civitavecchia (Rome), Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona and Ibiza. 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 route takes in Italy, France and Spain, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. 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. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. You start in Palermo and come back with stories from Italy, France and Spain.