Mediterranean Grandeur – Rome, Riviera & Marseille

About this cruise

This one leaves Barcelona on July 28, 2026 and spends 9 nights visiting Civitavecchia (Rome), La Spezia, Portofino, Villefranche-sur-Mer and Marseille at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. 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. The Western Mediterranean does coastal beauty and good eating in equal measure. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Celebrity Equinox takes the food seriously, with 10 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. The sweet spot for most travellers: you get to know the ship, see the ports, and come home before the laundry piles up. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Barcelona has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 9-night sailing is a strong place to start.