Mediterranean Grand Tour – Barcelona to Ravenna

About this cruise

The kind of trip that's easy to say yes to and hard to regret. 9 nights from Barcelona on May 7, 2026, visiting Villefranche-sur-Mer, La Spezia and Civitavecchia (Rome), with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. You finish in Ravenna. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 7 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Crossing 4 borders through the Western Mediterranean: France, Italy, Croatia and Montenegro. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. La Spezia alone is worth the trip, Gateway to the pastel villages of Cinque Terre. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Explorer Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. Worth booking. That's the short version.