Western Mediterranean cruises

Western Mediterranean Circuit: Cadiz, Gibraltar & Valletta

Cadiz · Gibraltar · Barcelona · Palma de Mallorca · Valletta · Messina · Napoli · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Napoli · Messina · Kotor · Split · Zadar

Port-heavy Western Mediterranean itinerary. Covers Spain, Gibraltar, Malta, Italy, and more.

18 nights Lisboa Western Mediterranean 14 ports 3 sea days

What this trip feels like

Active, varied and destination-focused

With 14 ports across 18 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.

Port-forward pace

14 ports in 18 nights

Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.

Broad destination variety

Cadiz · Gibraltar · Barcelona + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Lisboa

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Port experience

Cadiz · 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

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $105/night, with most departures landing in the $94-$170/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$105/night

$1,888 total

Normal range

$94-$170/night

$1,688-$3,058 total

Lowest recent fare

$143/night

$2,579 total

Comparison set

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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

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18 nights · 14 port calls · 3 sea days · 6 countries

14 port calls across Spain, Gibraltar, Malta, Italy · More port-intensive than many 18-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Lisboa

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Cadiz

    Spain · Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast

  3. 3

    Gibraltar

    Gibraltar · Western Mediterranean

  4. 4

    Barcelona

    Spain · Western Mediterranean

  5. 5

    Palma de Mallorca

    Spain · Western Mediterranean

  6. 6

    Valletta

    Malta · Western Mediterranean

  7. 7

    Valletta

    Malta · Western Mediterranean

  8. 8

    Messina

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  9. 9

    Napoli

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  10. 10

    Civitavecchia (Rome)

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  11. 11

    Napoli

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  12. 12

    Messina

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  13. 13

    Kotor

    Montenegro · Adriatic Sea

  14. 14

    Split

    Croatia · Adriatic Sea

  15. 15

    Zadar

    Croatia · Adriatic Sea

  16. 16

    Disembark in Trieste

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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