Western Mediterranean cruises

Western Mediterranean Circuit via La Spezia, Barcelona & Strait of Messina

La Spezia · Barcelona · Alghero · Ajaccio, Corsica · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Valletta · Split · Zadar · Trieste · Dubrovnik · Corfu (Kérkira) · Argostoli (Cephalonia) · Strait of Messina · Salerno

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

21 nights Civitavecchia (Rome) Western Mediterranean 14 ports 6 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 · Barcelona · Alghero + 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 $152/night, with most departures landing in the $132-$184/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$152/night

$3,188 total

Normal range

$132-$184/night

$2,776-$3,873 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$2,938 total

Comparison set

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Route overview

How this route is built

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21 nights · 14 port calls · 6 sea days · 6 countries

14 port calls across Italy, Spain, France, 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

    Barcelona

    Spain · Western Mediterranean

  4. 4

    Alghero

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  5. 5

    Ajaccio, Corsica

    France · Western Mediterranean

  6. 6

    Civitavecchia (Rome)

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  7. 7

    Valletta

    Malta · Western Mediterranean

  8. 8

    Split

    Croatia · Adriatic Sea

  9. 9

    Zadar

    Croatia · Adriatic Sea

  10. 10

    Trieste

    Italy · Adriatic Sea

  11. 11

    Dubrovnik

    Croatia · Adriatic Sea

  12. 12

    Corfu (Kérkira)

    Greece · Eastern Mediterranean

  13. 13

    Argostoli (Cephalonia)

    Greece · Greek Isles

  14. 14

    Strait of Messina

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

    Scenic cruising
  15. 15

    Salerno

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  16. 16

    Disembark in Civitavecchia (Rome)

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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