8 days, one-way from Marseille to Taranto

About this cruise

You board in Marseille on May 29, 2027 for 8 nights visiting Savona, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Naples, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. The sailing ends in Taranto. No sea days at all on this one. 8 ports, one after another. Pack accordingly. Roman ruins at one stop, Renaissance piazzas at the next. Centuries of history at every quay. People come back from this cruise talking about Palermo: Arab-Norman splendour in Sicily's capital. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. At 114,147 gross tons, Costa Serena is big enough that you can find a quiet corner or a crowd, depending on your mood. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Marseille before boarding. It's a good city to wander. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. 8 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.