Sunlit Mediterranean Riviera – Rome & Barcelona

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) on July 26, 2027 visits La Spezia, Santa Margherita Ligure, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Marseille, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona. Last stop: Barcelona. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 3 countries along the Western Mediterranean coast: Italy, France and Spain. Of the stops, Palma de Mallorca tends to be the one people talk about: A Gothic cathedral mirrored in the harbour. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 8 restaurants on Explorer Of The Seas, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. Civitavecchia (Rome) itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.