Splendid Riviera Voyage – Naples, Rome & Riviera

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 10-night sailing from Barcelona on May 28, 2027 visits Naples, Messina, Civitavecchia (Rome), La Spezia, Villefranche-sur-Mer and Portofino. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. French Riviera, Amalfi Coast, and everywhere in between. Probably the most popular Med route for a reason. People come back from this cruise talking about Villefranche-sur-Mer: A Riviera gem tucked into a perfect bay. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Celebrity Xcel joined the Celebrity Cruises's lineup in 2025. Still has that new-ship feel. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. 6 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.