Sun-Drenched Ramparts – Rome, Tangier & Portimao

About this cruise

Every port gets the time it deserves and the sea days in between are half the fun. This 14-night sailing leaves Barcelona on April 11, 2027 and visits Marseille, Livorno (Florence/Pisa) and Civitavecchia (Rome), with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. You wind up in Alicante, so it's worth planning a night or two there. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 10 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. 5 countries (France, Italy, Spain, Morocco and Portugal) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. Livorno (Florence/Pisa) stands out. It's Tuscan art and the Leaning Tower await. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. You won't go hungry on MSC Sinfonia. 4 restaurants come with the fare, plus 0 more when you feel like treating yourself. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. And April is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. All in all, it's a solid trip.