Renaissance Wake – Dubrovnik, Rome & Provence

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 9 nights from Ravenna on June 15, 2026, visiting Bar, Dubrovnik and Salerno, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. The trip wraps in Barcelona, 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. 5 countries (Montenegro, Croatia, Italy, France and Spain) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Norwegian Viva (2023) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 9-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.