Pearl Passages – Valencia & Rome

About this cruise

7 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Tarragona on July 10, 2026 visits Valencia, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Civitavecchia (Rome), Genoa and Marseille and doesn't try to cram in too much. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 3 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Spain, Italy and France. Civitavecchia (Rome) alone is worth the trip, The Eternal City is just an hour away. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. MSC Orchestra has 5 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. Tarragona itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. Worth booking. That's the short version.