Saffron & Terracotta – Tangier, Marseille & Rome

About this cruise

Every port gets the time it deserves and the sea days in between are half the fun. This 12-night sailing leaves Santa Cruz de Tenerife on April 3, 2027 and visits Tangier, Barcelona and Marseille, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. Disembarkation is in Civitavecchia (Rome). Expect a run of consecutive ports, 7 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Crossing 4 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Morocco, Spain, France and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Civitavecchia (Rome), The Eternal City is just an hour away. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Costa Smeralda carries up to 5,224 guests over 20 decks. Multiple pools, a theatre, and more restaurants than you'll get through. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. 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. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.