Ocean Discovery – Cannes, Civitavecchia (Rome) & Salerno

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Barcelona on September 17, 2028, visiting Cannes, Civitavecchia (Rome), Salerno, Catania and Palma de Mallorca. 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 3 borders through the Western Mediterranean: France, Italy and Spain. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Valiant Lady takes the food seriously, with 13 restaurants to choose from. 12 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. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. You start in Barcelona and come back with stories from France, Italy and Spain.