Cobblestone and Crucible – Barcelona, Rome & Naples

About this cruise

You board in Marseille on April 24, 2027 for 7 nights visiting Barcelona, Cagliari, Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Genoa, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The Western Mediterranean does coastal beauty and good eating in equal measure. Cagliari alone is worth the trip, Sardinia's sun-bleached capital of flamingos and fortresses. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. At 185,010 gross tons, Costa Smeralda 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. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. Worth booking. That's the short version.