Ocean Discovery – Civitavecchia (Rome), Salerno & Catania

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 9-night sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) on June 21, 2028 visits Salerno, Catania and Valletta, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. You wind up in Istanbul, so it's worth planning a night or two there. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 7 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. 4 countries (Italy, Malta, Greece and Türkiye) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. Kusadasi stands out. It's Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Norwegian Viva joined the Norwegian Cruise Line's lineup in 2023. Still has that new-ship feel. And June means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. All in all, it's a solid trip.