Sun-Drenched Citadels – Rome, Barcelona & Seville

About this cruise

14 nights starts to feel like a proper adventure. You leave Palma de Mallorca on October 2, 2026 and the route takes you through Ajaccio, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Livorno (Florence/Pisa), with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean at a pace where there's never any need to rush. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Crossing 4 borders through the Western Mediterranean: France, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Cartagena Spain stands out. It's Roman ruins beneath a Spanish sun. Around 12 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Mein Schiff 2 takes the food seriously, with 11 restaurants to choose from. 8 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 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. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All in all, it's a solid trip.