Port-forward pace
7 ports in 10 nights
Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.
Adriatic Sea cruises
Adriatic Sea Circuit: Messina, Valletta & Split
Messina · Valletta · Split · Dubrovnik · Corfu (Kérkira) · Katakolon · Napoli
Port-heavy Adriatic Sea itinerary. Covers Italy, Malta, Croatia, and Greece.
10 nights
Civitavecchia (Rome)
Adriatic Sea
7 ports
3 sea days
What this trip feels like
Active, varied and destination-focused
With 7 ports across 10 nights, this trip keeps the focus on time ashore. Expect more destination variety and a busier rhythm, with the ship serving as the link between port days.
Broad destination variety
Messina · Valletta · Split + more
Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.
Easy logistics
Round-trip from Civitavecchia (Rome)
No open-jaw flights or separate arrival and departure transfers.
Port experience
Messina · Pick your date carefully
Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.
Best for · Destination-led trips · Active days ashore · Travelers who prefer variety
Think twice if · You want long, uninterrupted stretches of time onboard
Best departures
Best upcoming sailings
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Best overall value
Celebrity Ascent
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Messina → Napoli → Civitavecchia (Rome)
Jul 14 · 10 nights
About average
$2,209 inside · $221/night
Cheapest upcoming
Celebrity Ascent
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Messina → Napoli → Civitavecchia (Rome)
Aug 25 · 10 nights
About average
$2,114 inside · $211/night
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Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $222/night, with most departures landing in the $195-$243/night band across 7 tracked sailings.
Typical price
$222/night
$2,219 total
Normal range
$195-$243/night
$1,947-$2,430 total
Lowest recent fare
Building history
$2,064 total
Comparison set
7 sailings
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When should I go?
Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.
Route overview
How this route is built
10 nights · 7 port calls · 3 sea days · 4 countries
7 port calls across Italy, Malta, Croatia, Greece · More port-intensive than many 10-night alternatives.
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