Sun-Drenched Terracotta – Marseille, Savona & Barcelona

About this cruise

5 nights from Málaga, visiting Cartagena Spain, Marseille, Genoa and Barcelona. It sails October 4, 2026 and it's the sort of trip where you come back saying "I needed that." You wind up in Barcelona, so it's worth planning a night or two there. Hardly any sea days here. It's basically port-hopping the whole way. It's a proper Western Mediterranean tour: 3 countries, from Spain to Italy. Marseille stands out. It's France's oldest city, salty and soulful. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. At 132,500 gross tons, Costa Diadema is big enough that you can find a quiet corner or a crowd, depending on your mood. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All in all, it's a solid trip.