Sun-Drenched Wake – Barcelona, Ibiza & Palermo

About this cruise

Sometimes you just need a few days out of your routine. This one sails from Marseille on July 19, 2026, spends 4 nights visiting Barcelona, Ibiza and Palermo, and gets you back before anyone really notices you were gone. The trip wraps in Palermo, so you won't retrace your steps. 3 days on land versus almost none at sea. This one is for people who want to explore, not float. The Western Mediterranean does coastal beauty and good eating in equal measure. Keep an eye out for Palermo: Arab-Norman splendour in Sicily's capital. Roughly 8 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Costa Smeralda carries up to 5,224 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. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. That's 4 nights well spent.