Sun-Drenched Stones – Barcelona, Rome & Cagliari

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Marseille on August 1, 2026, visiting Barcelona, Cagliari, Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Genoa. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. The Western Mediterranean does coastal beauty and good eating in equal measure. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Costa Toscana: 5,322 guests, 20 decks. Entertainment, dining, and enough space that it never feels cramped. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Marseille has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. You start in Marseille and come back with stories from Spain and Italy.