Sun-Drenched Coasting – Rome, Marseille & Barcelona
About this cruise
4 nights is all it takes to completely reset. This cruise from Palermo on October 1, 2026 visits Civitavecchia (Rome), Genoa, Marseille and Barcelona and you'll feel it from day one. Disembarkation is in Barcelona. There's a new port every day, so you'll do your relaxing on board in the evenings rather than during dedicated sea days. Crossing 3 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Italy, France and Spain. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Costa Smeralda holds 5,224 guests across 20 decks. It's a big ship, with plenty to keep you busy. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Palermo has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. You start in Palermo and come back with stories from Italy, France and Spain.