Western Mediterranean cruises

Western Mediterranean Circuit via Marseille, Strait of Messina & Dardanelles

Marseille · Villefranche-sur-Mer · Genova · La Spezia · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Strait of Messina · Rhodes · Kusadasi · Dardanelles · Istanbul

Port-heavy Western Mediterranean itinerary. Covers France, Italy, Greece, and Türkiye. Includes scenic-cruising segments.

14 nights Western Mediterranean 10 ports 4 sea days

What this trip feels like

Active, varied and destination-focused

With 10 ports across 14 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

10 ports in 14 nights

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

Broad destination variety

Marseille · Villefranche-sur-Mer · Genova + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Port experience

Marseille · 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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14 nights · 10 port calls · 4 sea days · 4 countries

10 port calls across France, Italy, Greece, Türkiye · More port-intensive than many 14-night alternatives.

  1. 1

    Embark in Civitavecchia (Rome)

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Marseille

    France · Western Mediterranean

  3. 3

    Villefranche-sur-Mer

    France · Western Mediterranean

  4. 4

    Genova

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  5. 5

    La Spezia

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  6. 6

    Civitavecchia (Rome)

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

  7. 7

    Strait of Messina

    Italy · Western Mediterranean

    Scenic cruising
  8. 8

    Rhodes

    Greece · Greek Isles

  9. 9

    Kusadasi

    Türkiye · Eastern Mediterranean

  10. 10

    Dardanelles

    Türkiye · Eastern Mediterranean

    Scenic cruising
  11. 11

    Istanbul

    Türkiye · Eastern Mediterranean

  12. 12

    Disembark in Istanbul

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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