Ocean Discovery – Marseille, Savona & Naples

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 Barcelona on December 20, 2027 and visits Marseille, Genoa and Naples, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The Western Mediterranean route takes in France, Italy, Tunisia, Morocco and Spain, 5 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Don't rush through Naples, which is known as Chaos, pizza, and passion beneath Vesuvius. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. At 114,500 gross tons, Costa Pacifica is big enough that you can find a quiet corner or a crowd, depending on your mood. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Barcelona before boarding. It's a good city to wander. A December sailing is basically an excuse to chase the sun for a week or two. All told, 8 ports across 11 nights covers a lot.