Ocean Discovery – Tarragona, Marseille & La Spezia

About this cruise

You board in Tarragona on November 13, 2027 for 9 nights visiting Marseille, La Spezia and Livorno (Florence/Pisa), with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. The trip wraps in Barcelona, so you won't retrace your steps. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Crossing 4 borders through the Western Mediterranean: France, Italy, Malta and Spain. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Keep an eye out for Civitavecchia (Rome): The Eternal City is just an hour away. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Norwegian Star takes the food seriously, with 13 restaurants to choose from. 4 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. This length suits most people. Enough time to settle in and actually unwind, without the trip dragging on. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. That's 9 nights well spent.