Western Mediterranean cruises

Western Mediterranean Circuit via La Spezia, Ajaccio, Corsica & Strait of Messina

La Spezia · Ajaccio, Corsica · Palma de Mallorca · Valencia · Barcelona · Valletta · Kotor · Split · Zadar · Trieste · Dubrovnik · Corfu (Kérkira) · Strait of Messina · Napoli

Port-heavy Western Mediterranean itinerary. Covers Italy, France, Spain, Malta, and more. Includes scenic-cruising segments.

21 nights Civitavecchia (Rome) Western Mediterranean 14 ports 7 sea days

What this trip feels like

Active, varied and destination-focused

With 14 ports across 21 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 21 nights

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

Broad destination variety

La Spezia · Ajaccio, Corsica · Palma de Mallorca + 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

La Spezia · 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

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $147/night, with most departures landing in the $135-$166/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$147/night

$3,090 total

Normal range

$135-$166/night

$2,842-$3,480 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$2,532 total

Comparison set

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Route overview

How this route is built

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21 nights · 14 port calls · 7 sea days · 7 countries

14 port calls across Italy, France, Spain, Malta · More port-intensive than many 21-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Civitavecchia (Rome)

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    La Spezia

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  3. 3

    Ajaccio, Corsica

    France · Western Mediterranean

  4. 4

    Palma de Mallorca

    Spain · Western Mediterranean

  5. 5

    Valencia

    Spain · Western Mediterranean

  6. 6

    Barcelona

    Spain · Western Mediterranean

  7. 7

    Valletta

    Malta · Western Mediterranean

  8. 8

    Kotor

    Montenegro · Adriatic Sea

  9. 9

    Split

    Croatia · Adriatic Sea

  10. 10

    Zadar

    Croatia · Adriatic Sea

  11. 11

    Trieste

    Italy · Adriatic Sea

  12. 12

    Dubrovnik

    Croatia · Adriatic Sea

  13. 13

    Corfu (Kérkira)

    Greece · Eastern Mediterranean

  14. 14

    Strait of Messina

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

    Scenic cruising
  15. 15

    Napoli

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  16. 16

    Disembark in Civitavecchia (Rome)

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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