Sunlit Fjord & Ruins – Rome, Kotor & Athens

About this cruise

A 11-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Barcelona on October 27, 2027 and visits Palma de Mallorca, Marseille and Livorno (Florence/Pisa), with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. The trip wraps in Piraeus (Athens), so you won't retrace your steps. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Crossing 5 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Montenegro. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Keep an eye out for Piraeus (Athens): The Acropolis beckons from the harbour. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Rotterdam takes the food seriously, with 12 restaurants to choose from. 6 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. That's 11 nights well spent.