Ocean Discovery – Barcelona, Marseille & Savona

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 9-night sailing from Barcelona on April 7, 2027 visits Marseille, Genoa and Civitavecchia (Rome), with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. You wind up in Piraeus (Athens), so it's worth planning a night or two there. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 4 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: France, Italy, Malta and Greece. Marseille stands out. It's France's oldest city, salty and soulful. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. At 114,500 gross tons, Costa Pacifica is big enough that you can find a quiet corner or a crowd, depending on your mood. Barcelona itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. All in all, it's a solid trip.