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

About this cruise

Long enough to properly switch off but not so long you need to reorganise your entire life. This 7-night round-trip sailing from Barcelona on May 28, 2028 visits Cannes, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Civitavecchia (Rome), Salerno and Palma de Mallorca. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean route takes in France, Italy and Spain, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Of the stops, Livorno (Florence/Pisa) tends to be the one people talk about: Tuscan art and the Leaning Tower await. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Valiant Lady keeps you well fed. 13 places to eat, with 12 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. If you can, add a night in Barcelona before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.