Mediterranean Grand Tour – Barcelona to Ravenna

About this cruise

There's a reason 9-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Barcelona on July 30, 2027 and visits Villefranche-sur-Mer, Livorno (Florence/Pisa) and Civitavecchia (Rome), with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. The trip wraps in Ravenna, so you won't retrace your steps. There's a new port every day, so you'll do your relaxing on board in the evenings rather than during dedicated sea days. Crossing 5 borders through the Western Mediterranean: France, Italy, Greece, Montenegro and Croatia. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 11 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Norwegian Viva (2023) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Barcelona has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A July departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 9-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.