Ocean Discovery – Savona, Civitavecchia (Rome) & Naples

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 9 nights from Genoa on April 9, 2027, visiting Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples and Palermo, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. The trip wraps in Istanbul, so you won't retrace your steps. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Italy, Malta, Greece and Türkiye, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Costa Pacifica: 3,014 guests, 13 decks. Entertainment, dining, and enough space that it never feels cramped. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 9-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.