Ocean Discovery – Civitavecchia (Rome), Salerno & Catania

About this cruise

There's a reason 9-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Civitavecchia (Rome) on October 11, 2028 and visits Salerno, Catania and Valletta, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. Disembarkation is in Istanbul. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. The Eastern Mediterranean route takes in Italy, Malta, Greece and Türkiye, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. You get around 11 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Norwegian Viva (2023) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. You start in Civitavecchia (Rome) and come back with stories from Italy, Malta, Greece and Türkiye.