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Western Mediterranean Repositioning via Barcelona & Cartagena

Barcelona · Cartagena · Málaga · Ponta Delgada

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Spain and Portugal.

14 nights Civitavecchia (Rome) Western Mediterranean 4 ports 10 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

10 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Barcelona, Cartagena, and Málaga provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

4 ports in 14 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Broad destination variety

Barcelona · Cartagena · Málaga + more

Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.

Route logistics

Sails from Civitavecchia (Rome)

Check the exact departure and arrival ports before arranging flights.

Port experience

Barcelona · Expect a busy cruise port

Multiple ships and thousands of cruise passengers are common here.

Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Western Mediterranean itinerary

Best departures

Best upcoming sailings

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Best overall value
Royal Caribbean International

Odyssey of the Seas

Civitavecchia (Rome) → Barcelona → Ponta Delgada → Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC)

Oct 31 · 14 nights

About average

$930 inside · $66/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $174/night, with most departures landing in the $152-$199/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$174/night

$2,430 total

Normal range

$152-$199/night

$2,128-$2,793 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$880 total

Comparison set

1 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

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14 nights · 4 port calls · 10 sea days · 2 countries

4 port calls across Spain, Portugal · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 14-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Civitavecchia (Rome)

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Barcelona

    Spain · Western Mediterranean

  3. 3

    Cartagena

    Spain · Western Mediterranean

  4. 4

    Málaga

    Spain · Western Mediterranean

  5. 5

    Ponta Delgada

    Portugal · Azores

  6. 6

    Disembark in Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC)

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.