Sun-Drenched Stones – Palma, Alicante & Palermo

About this cruise

This is the kind of trip that just works. 4 nights from Barcelona, visiting Palma de Mallorca, Alicante and Palermo, sailing November 22, 2026, and nothing about it feels forced. You wind up in Palermo, so it's worth planning a night or two there. With 3 port days and barely any sea days, it's maximum time on land. The Western Mediterranean does coastal beauty and good eating in equal measure. Most ports give you about 9 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. Barcelona has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. Hard to ask for much more than that, honestly.