Mediterranean Grandeur – Rome, Athens & Barcelona

About this cruise

This one leaves Civitavecchia (Rome) on September 1, 2027 and spends 10 nights visiting Salerno, Katakolon and Piraeus (Athens), with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. The sailing ends in Barcelona. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. Crossing 5 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Italy, Greece, Türkiye, Tunisia and Spain. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Carnival Sunshine takes the food seriously, with 15 restaurants to choose from. 8 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 10 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Civitavecchia (Rome) has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 10-night sailing is a strong place to start.