8 days, one-way from Taranto to Marseille

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 8-night sailing from Taranto on September 13, 2026 visits Valletta, La Goulette (Tunis) and Palermo, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. You wind up in Marseille, so it's worth planning a night or two there. No sea days at all on this one. 8 ports, one after another. Pack accordingly. 4 countries (Malta, Tunisia, Italy and France) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. Naples stands out. It's Chaos, pizza, and passion beneath Vesuvius. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. At 113,321 gross tons, Costa Fascinosa is big enough that you can find a quiet corner or a crowd, depending on your mood. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All in all, it's a solid trip.