Sunken Amphoras – Riviera & Tyrrhenian Coast

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 Barcelona on October 24, 2026 visits Marseille, Genoa, La Spezia, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Palma de Mallorca. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 5 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. 3 countries (France, Italy and Spain) across the Western Mediterranean, each with its own character. People come back from this cruise talking about Genoa: Columbus' birthplace, a labyrinth of caruggi. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. You won't go hungry on MSC Grandiosa. 1 restaurants come with the fare, plus 5 more when you feel like treating yourself. And October is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. 5 ports, 3 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.