Western Mediterranean cruise
Overview
The western Mediterranean is one of the most popular cruise regions in Europe, with the main season from April to November. Ports and dates vary by cruise line; a typical seven-night route from Barcelona calls at Marseille, La Spezia (for the Cinque Terre), Civitavecchia (for Rome, about an hour by train), Naples (for Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast) and Palma de Mallorca.
Your Travel Partner compares cruise lines and fares, explains what each one includes, books the cabin with you and arranges flights and the transfer to the port. The route below is an example.
7 nights from Barcelona (example route)
Barcelona
Embarkation in the afternoon; in the morning, time for the Sagrada Família with a timed ticket.
EmbarkationYour Travel Partner adjusts this day to your pace, budget and preferences. Hotels, timings and experiences are all flexible.
Marseille
The Old Port and Notre-Dame de la Garde, or an excursion into Provence.
Port of callYour Travel Partner adjusts this day to your pace, budget and preferences. Hotels, timings and experiences are all flexible.
La Spezia - Cinque Terre
Train or boat to the five villages of the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Port of callExcursionYour Travel Partner adjusts this day to your pace, budget and preferences. Hotels, timings and experiences are all flexible.
Civitavecchia - Rome
About an hour by train to Rome: the Colosseum, the Forum or the Vatican, booked in advance.
Port of callExcursionYour Travel Partner adjusts this day to your pace, budget and preferences. Hotels, timings and experiences are all flexible.
Naples
Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast or the historic centre of Naples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Port of callExcursionYour Travel Partner adjusts this day to your pace, budget and preferences. Hotels, timings and experiences are all flexible.
Day at sea
Time for the pool, the spa and the ship’s restaurants.
At seaYour Travel Partner adjusts this day to your pace, budget and preferences. Hotels, timings and experiences are all flexible.
Palma de Mallorca
The cathedral and the old town, then sailing back to Barcelona to disembark the next morning.
Port of callYour Travel Partner adjusts this day to your pace, budget and preferences. Hotels, timings and experiences are all flexible.
What travellers love here
Rome from Civitavecchia
About an hour by train
Cinque Terre
Five villages from La Spezia
Pompeii and Amalfi
From the port of Naples
Life on board
Restaurants, pools and shows
Good to know
- Best time to go
- April - November
- Nearest airport
- Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), about 30 min from the port
- Ideal stays
- 7 nights
From Barcelona: frequently asked questions
From Barcelona: when is the best time to visit?
Best time to visit: April - November.
From Barcelona: which is the nearest airport?
Nearest airport: Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), about 30 min from the port.
From Barcelona: how many days do you need?
Recommended stay: 7 nights.
From Barcelona: how can I book this trip?
With a verified iCliGo Travel Partner: they prepare a personalised proposal in an official iCliGo document, and you pay through iCliGo's official payment channels, never to the Travel Partner personally.