Mediterranean Grandeur – Riviera to Rome

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 Barcelona on August 22, 2027 visits Marseille, Genoa and Livorno (Florence/Pisa), with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. Disembarkation is in Civitavecchia (Rome). Expect a run of consecutive ports, 7 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean route takes in France, Italy, Malta and Tunisia, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Valletta, A fortress city of honey-coloured stone. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Carnival Sunshine keeps you well fed. 15 places to eat, with 8 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Barcelona before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And August means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.