Sun-Drenched Terracotta – Marseille, Barcelona & Rome

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Genoa on September 4, 2026 visits Marseille, Barcelona, Cagliari, Naples and Civitavecchia (Rome). Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean route takes in France, Spain and Italy, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Of the stops, Marseille tends to be the one people talk about: France's oldest city, salty and soulful. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Costa Toscana carries up to 5,322 guests over 20 decks. Multiple pools, a theatre, and more restaurants than you'll get through. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Genoa before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And September is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.