Turquoise Trail – Marseille & Rome

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 Barcelona on September 20, 2026 visits Villefranche-sur-Mer, Marseille, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Messina, Salerno and Civitavecchia (Rome). The sailing ends in Civitavecchia (Rome). A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Warm plazas, gelato by the harbour, and old things everywhere you look. People come back from this cruise talking about Civitavecchia (Rome): The Eternal City is just an hour away. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 14 restaurants on Norwegian Epic, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. Barcelona itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. 6 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.