8 days, one-way from Taranto to Marseille

About this cruise

This one leaves Taranto on September 12, 2027 and spends 8 nights visiting Valletta, Catania and Naples, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. The sailing ends in 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. The route threads through 3 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Malta, Italy and France. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Costa Serena: 3,014 guests, 13 decks. Entertainment, dining, and enough space that it never feels cramped. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 8-night sailing is a strong place to start.