Sun-Drenched Terracotta – Barcelona & Rome

About this cruise

You sail from Marseille on July 19, 2026 and spend 6 nights visiting Barcelona, Ibiza, Palermo, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Genoa. It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. The trip wraps in Genoa, so you won't retrace your steps. With 5 port days and barely any sea days, it's maximum time on land. Roman ruins at one stop, Renaissance piazzas at the next. Centuries of history at every quay. 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 Smeralda: 5,224 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. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 6-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.