Moorish & Latin Wake – Tangier, Marseille & Rome

About this cruise

The kind of trip where you lose track of what day it is, and nobody cares. 18 nights from Santa Cruz de Tenerife on March 28, 2027, visiting Arrecife, Funchal and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. The sailing ends in Civitavecchia (Rome). 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 Western Mediterranean: Spain, Portugal, Morocco, France and Italy. 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, Costa Smeralda: 5,224 guests, 20 decks. Entertainment, dining, and enough space that it never feels cramped. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Santa Cruz de Tenerife has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 18-night sailing is a strong place to start.