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

About this cruise

A 11-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Civitavecchia (Rome) on August 2, 2028 and visits Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Salerno and Catania, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. The sailing ends in Piraeus (Athens). 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: Italy, Malta, Greece and Türkiye. People come back from this cruise talking about Livorno (Florence/Pisa): Tuscan art and the Leaning Tower await. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 13 restaurants on Scarlet Lady, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 11 nights. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. Civitavecchia (Rome) itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. 8 ports, 4 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.