---
title: "Sahara’s Shadow & Sunset – Mediterranean’s Hidden Corners"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sahara-s-shadow-sunset-mediterranean-s-hidden-corners~COSTA-DIADEMA-20261009-10
description: "10-night Costa Cruises cruise on Costa Diadema"
image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/2905a8d67e1307b5.jpg
---

# Sahara’s Shadow & Sunset – Mediterranean’s Hidden Corners

![Route map: 10 nights round trip from Barcelona on Costa Diadema](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/2905a8d67e1307b5.jpg)

A 10-night round trip from Barcelona, sailing on the evening of 9 October. After a day at sea it calls at Tangier, Casablanca, Cádiz, Gibraltar and Málaga on five consecutive port days. After another day at sea it calls at Marseille and Savona. The stops are in Morocco, Spain, the United Kingdom, France and Italy, and calls last 8 to 14 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 20°C in Savona to 26°C in Cádiz (68 to 79°F). You're back in Barcelona on the afternoon of 19 October. Costa Diadema (2014) carries up to 3,724 guests on 14 decks.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [Costa Diadema](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-diadema.md)
- **Duration:** 10 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-10-09
- **Return:** 2026-10-19
- **From:** [Barcelona, Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES |  | 19:30 | 16–22°C |
| 3 | [Tangier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tangier.md) | MA | 08:00 | 18:00 | 18–24°C |
| 4 | [Casablanca](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/casablanca.md) | MA | 07:00 | 21:00 | 17–26°C |
| 5 | [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) | ES | 12:00 | 21:00 | 17–26°C |
| 6 | [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) | GB | 08:00 | 20:00 | 18–23°C |
| 7 | [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md) | ES | 08:00 | 17:00 | 18–23°C |
| 9 | [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) | FR | 09:00 | 18:00 | 15–21°C |
| 10 | [Savona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/savona.md) | IT | 09:00 | 16:30 | 15–20°C |
| 11 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 14:00 |  | 16–22°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities.

### EUR

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | €2,608 | €2,608 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/COSTA-DIADEMA-20261009-10.md?pid=894f46e2-ebfb-4bea-80b3-36b1a433df0c) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions.

**Tips:** Costa charges a mandatory hotel service charge (servizio alberghiero) to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with Costa's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Without a drinks package, free tap water is only at the buffet and at breakfast. At lunch and dinner the main restaurant serves only paid bottled water, and bars sell water by the glass.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | €2,718 | €1,359 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/COSTA-DIADEMA-20261009-10.md?pid=60039daf-93a7-42a8-b092-2c07d9700ee4) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions.

**Tips:** Costa charges a mandatory hotel service charge (servizio alberghiero) to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with Costa's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Without a drinks package, free tap water is only at the buffet and at breakfast. At lunch and dinner the main restaurant serves only paid bottled water, and bars sell water by the glass.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | €3,028 | €1,009 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/COSTA-DIADEMA-20261009-10.md?pid=8b9aa3d9-07ec-4fd1-ad4f-2301c2d81fc2) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions.

**Tips:** Costa charges a mandatory hotel service charge (servizio alberghiero) to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with Costa's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Without a drinks package, free tap water is only at the buffet and at breakfast. At lunch and dinner the main restaurant serves only paid bottled water, and bars sell water by the glass.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | €3,038 | €760 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/COSTA-DIADEMA-20261009-10.md?pid=5d33db8b-59d6-4bd2-ad55-42351b83e523) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions.

**Tips:** Costa charges a mandatory hotel service charge (servizio alberghiero) to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with Costa's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Without a drinks package, free tap water is only at the buffet and at breakfast. At lunch and dinner the main restaurant serves only paid bottled water, and bars sell water by the glass.

### USD

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $6,154 | $2,051 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/COSTA-DIADEMA-20261009-10.md?pid=e092fb3c-dcbf-452a-8d86-27f7b20789bf) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions.

**Tips:** Costa charges a mandatory hotel service charge (servizio alberghiero) to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with Costa's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Without a drinks package, free tap water is only at the buffet and at breakfast. At lunch and dinner the main restaurant serves only paid bottled water, and bars sell water by the glass.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $7,866 | $1,966 | Tips, Tap water (partly) | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/COSTA-DIADEMA-20261009-10.md?pid=e12e6208-f7ae-4786-a384-4c434d10a47e) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions.

**Tips:** Costa charges a mandatory hotel service charge (servizio alberghiero) to your onboard account and it can't be removed. The price shown here already includes it, so it compares like for like with Costa's site plus the charge.

**Tap water:** Without a drinks package, free tap water is only at the buffet and at breakfast. At lunch and dinner the main restaurant serves only paid bottled water, and bars sell water by the glass.

## Price History (2 guests)

### USD

| Date | Inside |
|------|------|
| 2026-07-05 | $4,158 |
| 2026-07-06 | $4,158 |
| 2026-07-07 | $4,158 |
| 2026-07-08 | $4,158 |
| 2026-07-09 | $4,158 |
| 2026-07-10 | $4,158 |
| 2026-07-11 | $4,158 |
| 2026-07-12 | $4,418 |
| 2026-07-13 | $4,418 |
| 2026-07-14 | $4,418 |
| 2026-07-15 | $4,418 |
| 2026-07-16 | $4,418 |
| 2026-07-17 | $4,418 |
| 2026-07-18 | $4,418 |
| 2026-07-19 | $4,418 |
| 2026-07-20 | $4,418 |
| 2026-07-21 | $4,418 |
| 2026-07-22 | $4,418 |
| 2026-07-23 | $4,418 |
| 2026-07-24 | $4,418 |
| 2026-07-25 | $2,578 |
| 2026-07-26 | $2,578 |
| 2026-07-27 | $2,578 |
| 2026-07-28 | $2,578 |
| 2026-07-29 | $2,578 |
| 2026-07-30 | $2,578 |
| 2026-07-31 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-01 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-02 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-03 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-04 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-05 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-06 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-07 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-08 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-09 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-10 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-11 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-12 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-13 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-14 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-15 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-16 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-17 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-18 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-19 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-20 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-21 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-22 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-23 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-24 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-25 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-26 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-27 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-28 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-29 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-30 | $2,578 |
| 2026-08-31 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-01 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-02 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-03 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-04 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-05 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-06 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-07 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-08 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-09 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-10 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-11 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-12 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-13 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-14 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-15 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-16 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-17 | $2,578 |
| 2026-09-18 | $2,603 |
| 2026-09-19 | $2,603 |

### EUR

| Date | Inside |
|------|------|
| 2026-09-28 | €3,096 |
| 2026-09-29 | €3,096 |
| 2026-09-30 | €3,096 |
| 2026-10-01 | €3,096 |
| 2026-10-02 | €3,096 |
| 2026-10-03 | €3,096 |
| 2026-10-04 | €3,096 |
| 2026-10-05 | €3,096 |
| 2026-10-06 | €2,718 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2014
- **Passengers:** 3,724
- **Crew:** 1,253
- **Gross Tonnage:** 132,500 GT
- **Decks:** 14
- **Length:** 306m
- **Beam:** 37.2m

## Port Details

### [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md)

*Spain*

> Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 16–22°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Tangier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tangier.md)

*Morocco*

> Where Africa and Europe lock eyes across the strait

Avg dock time: 11h · Weather: 18–24°C

- Currency: Moroccan Dirham
- Languages: ar
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca

### [Casablanca](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/casablanca.md)

*Morocco*

> Morocco's Art Deco metropolis by the sea

Avg dock time: 13.2h · Weather: 17–26°C

- Currency: Moroccan Dirham
- Languages: ar
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca

### [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md)

*Spain*

> Europe's oldest city, still dancing flamenco

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 17–26°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md)

*United Kingdom*

> A British rock at the mouth of the Mediterranean

Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 18–23°C

- Currency: British Pound
- Languages: en, cy
- Timezone: Europe/Gibraltar

### [Málaga](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga.md)

*Spain*

> Picasso's birthplace on the Costa del Sol

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 18–23°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: es
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid

### [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md)

*France*

> France's oldest city, salty and soulful

Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 15–21°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr
- Timezone: Europe/Paris

### [Savona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/savona.md)

*Italy*

> Medieval towers on the Ligurian Riviera

Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 15–20°C

- Currency: Euro
- Languages: fr, de, it
- Timezone: Europe/Rome

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous (sailed) | [11 Night Cruise from Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/11-night-cruise-from-barcelona~COSTA-DIADEMA-20260928-11.md) | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-09 | 11 | – |
| Next | [Salt & Azulejo – Lisbon, Cádiz & Marseille](https://cruisello.com/cruises/salt-azulejo-lisbon-cadiz-marseille~COSTA-DIADEMA-20261019-12.md) | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-31 | 12 | €1,950 / $2,257 |

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