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title: "Sun-Drenched Balearic Dash – Barcelona, Ibiza & Palermo"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-drenched-balearic-dash-barcelona-ibiza-palermo~COSTA-SMERALDA-20260830-4
description: "4-night Costa Cruises cruise on Costa Smeralda"
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# Sun-Drenched Balearic Dash – Barcelona, Ibiza & Palermo

![Route map: 4 nights one way from Marseille on Costa Smeralda](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/98feacd687438432.jpg)

A 4-night cruise from Marseille to Palermo, sailing on the evening of 30 August. It calls at Barcelona and Ibiza. The stops are in Spain and Italy, and calls last 8 to 9 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 28°C (82°F) at every stop. After a day at sea the cruise ends in Palermo on the morning of 3 September. Costa Smeralda (2019) carries up to 5,224 guests on 20 decks.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [Costa Smeralda](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-smeralda.md)
- **Duration:** 4 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-08-30
- **Return:** 2026-09-03
- **From:** [Marseille, France](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md)
- **To:** [Palermo, Italy](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md)
- **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Marseille](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/marseille.md) | FR |  | 18:00 | 21–29°C |
| 2 | [Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/barcelona.md) | ES | 08:00 | 17:00 | 22–29°C |
| 3 | [Ibiza](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/ibiza.md) | ES | 12:30 | 20:00 | 22–28°C |
| 5 | [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md) | IT | 08:00 |  | 22–28°C |

## Price History (1 guest)

### USD

| Date | Inside |
|------|------|
| 2026-07-05 | $1,087 |
| 2026-07-06 | $1,087 |
| 2026-07-07 | $1,087 |
| 2026-07-08 | $1,087 |
| 2026-07-09 | $1,087 |
| 2026-07-10 | $1,087 |
| 2026-07-11 | $1,087 |
| 2026-07-12 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-13 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-14 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-15 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-16 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-17 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-18 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-19 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-20 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-21 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-22 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-23 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-24 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-25 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-26 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-27 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-28 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-29 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-30 | $1,139 |
| 2026-07-31 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-01 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-02 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-03 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-04 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-05 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-06 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-07 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-08 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-09 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-10 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-11 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-12 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-13 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-14 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-15 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-16 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-17 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-18 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-19 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-20 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-21 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-22 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-23 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-24 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-25 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-26 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-27 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-28 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-29 | $1,139 |
| 2026-08-30 | $1,139 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2019
- **Passengers:** 5,224
- **Crew:** 1,646
- **Gross Tonnage:** 185,010 GT
- **Decks:** 20
- **Length:** 337m
- **Beam:** 42m

## Port Details

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

*France*

> France's oldest city, salty and soulful

Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 21–29°C

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

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

*Spain*

> Where Gothic grandeur meets avant-garde genius

Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 22–29°C

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

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

*Spain*

> White-island energy from sunset to sunrise

Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 22–28°C

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

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

*Italy*

> Arab-Norman splendour in Sicily's capital

Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 22–28°C

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

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 1 guest, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous (sailed) | [Ocean Discovery – Barcelona, Ibiza & Palermo](https://cruisello.com/cruises/ocean-discovery-barcelona-ibiza-palermo~COSTA-SMERALDA-20260823-7.md) | 2026-08-23 | 2026-08-30 | 7 | €2,995 / $3,009 |
| Next (sailed) | [Ocean Discovery – Civitavecchia (Rome), Savona & Marseille](https://cruisello.com/cruises/ocean-discovery-civitavecchia-rome-savona-marseille~COSTA-SMERALDA-20260903-7.md) | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-10 | 7 | – |
| Next bookable | [Terra Cotta Arc – Rome & Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/terra-cotta-arc-rome-barcelona~COSTA-SMERALDA-20261008-7.md) | 2026-10-08 | 2026-10-15 | 7 | $1,993 |

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