Old World Odyssey – Azores, Barcelona & Rome

About this cruise

Block out 14 nights from April 25, 2027 and let this sailing from New York do its thing. The route covers Ponta Delgada, Málaga, Cartagena Spain, Barcelona, La Spezia and Civitavecchia (Rome) and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. You get off in Civitavecchia (Rome), which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. The sea days come first, which means no rushing to get off the ship on day one. You hit the ports relaxed and ready. Crossing 3 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Portugal, Spain and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Don't rush through Ponta Delgada, which is known as Volcanic beauty in the middle of the Atlantic. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Odyssey Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 13 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And April is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. All told, 6 ports across 14 nights covers a lot.