Mediterranean Riviera – Nice, Rome & Naples

About this cruise

There's a reason 7-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Barcelona on July 25, 2026 and visits Villefranche-sur-Mer, La Spezia, Santa Margherita Ligure, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Naples. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Warm plazas, gelato by the harbour, and old things everywhere you look. You get around 12 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Celebrity Xcel (2025) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. A July departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 7-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.