Gilded Labyrinth – Valletta, Kotor & Dubrovnik

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 10-night sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) on August 14, 2027 visits Ajaccio, Livorno (Florence/Pisa) and Valletta, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. The sailing ends in Trieste. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 8 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. 5 countries (France, Italy, Malta, Montenegro and Croatia) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. People come back from this cruise talking about Valletta: A fortress city of honey-coloured stone. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. You won't go hungry on Enchanted Princess. 5 restaurants come with the fare, plus 8 more when you feel like treating yourself. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. And August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. 8 ports, 5 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.