Coastal Dreams – Riviera & Rome

About this cruise

7 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Marseille on September 10, 2026 visits Tarragona, Valencia, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Civitavecchia (Rome) and Genoa and doesn't try to cram in too much. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Warm plazas, gelato by the harbour, and old things everywhere you look. People come back from this cruise talking about Tarragona: Roman amphitheatre overlooking the Mediterranean. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Orchestra has 5 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. Marseille itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. 5 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.