Ocean Discovery – Cannes, Civitavecchia (Rome) & Livorno (Florence/Pisa)

About this cruise

You board in Barcelona on October 1, 2028 for 7 nights visiting Cannes, Civitavecchia (Rome), Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Ajaccio and Palma de Mallorca, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Crossing 3 borders through the Western Mediterranean: France, Italy and Spain. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Of the stops, Palma de Mallorca tends to be the one people talk about: A Gothic cathedral mirrored in the harbour. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Valiant Lady takes the food seriously, with 13 restaurants to choose from. 12 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. This length suits most people. Enough time to settle in and actually unwind, without the trip dragging on. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.