Sunken Amphoras – Riviera & Tyrrhenian Coast

About this cruise

You board in Barcelona on October 24, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Marseille, Genoa, La Spezia, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Palma de Mallorca, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. It's a proper Western Mediterranean tour: 3 countries, from France to Spain. Don't rush through Genoa, which is known as Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, MSC Grandiosa has 6 dining spots on board, most of them included. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All told, 5 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.