Sunward Migration – Barcelona, Malaga & Funchal

About this cruise

The kind of trip where you lose track of what day it is, and nobody cares. 11 nights from Genoa on November 12, 2026, visiting Marseille, Barcelona and Málaga, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. You get off in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. With 7 port days and 3 at sea, there's room for each stop to breathe. Crossing 3 borders through the Western Mediterranean: France, Spain and Portugal. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Costa Smeralda: 5,224 guests, 20 decks. Entertainment, dining, and enough space that it never feels cramped. 11 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Genoa has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. 11 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.