Mediterranean Grand Tour – Riviera & Malta

About this cruise

10 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Barcelona on July 25, 2027 visits Marseille, Genoa and Salerno, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean and doesn't try to cram in too much. You finish in Civitavecchia (Rome). You do all the exploring first, then the last few days are at sea. It's like a built-in wind-down. It's a proper Western Mediterranean tour: 4 countries, from France to Tunisia. Genoa alone is worth the trip, Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Carnival Sunshine has 15 dining spots on board, most of them included. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. Worth booking. That's the short version.