French Riviera, Italy & Spain
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7-night voyage departing Barcelona.
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French Riviera, Italy & Spain
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Day 1
Barcelona , Spain
Sunday, 07/05/2028
With a home port only steps from Barcelona’s diverse neighborhoods and the famed urban beach of La Barceloneta, Sailors will uncover hidden secrets from local market cooking classes to modern and historic art in this vibrant seaside, architecturally stunning European city.
Day 2
Marseille , France
Monday, 08/05/2028
Since being designated a European Capital of Culture for 2013, with an estimated €660 million of funding in the bargain, Marseille has been in the throes of an extraordinary transformation, with no fewer than five major new arts centers, a beautifully refurbished port, revitalized neighborhoods, and a slew of new shops and restaurants. Once the underdog, this time-burnished city is now welcoming an influx of weekend tourists who have colonized entire neighborhoods and transformed them into elegant pieds-à-terre (or should we say, mer). The second-largest city in France, Marseille is one of Europe's most vibrant destinations. Feisty and fond of broad gestures, it is also as complicated and as cosmopolitan now as it was when a band of Phoenician Greeks first sailed into the harbor that is today's Vieux Port in 600 BC. Legend has it that on that same day a local chieftain's daughter, Gyptis, needed to choose a husband, and her wandering eyes settled on the Greeks' handsome commander Protis. Her dowry brought land near the mouth of the Rhône, where the Greeks founded Massalia, the most important Continental shipping port in antiquity. The port flourished for some 500 years as a typical Greek city, enjoying the full flush of classical culture, its gods, its democratic political system, its sports and theater, and its naval prowess. Caesar changed all that, besieging the city in 49 BC and seizing most of its colonies. In 1214 Marseille was seized again, this time by Charles d'Anjou, and was later annexed to France by Henri IV in 1481, but it was not until Louis XIV took the throne that the biggest transformations of the port began; he pulled down the city walls in 1666 and expanded the port to the Rive Neuve (New Riverbank). The city was devastated by plague in 1720, losing more than half its population. By the time of the Revolution, Marseille was on the rebound once again, with industries of soap manufacturing and oil processing flourishing, encouraging a wave of immigration from Provence and Italy. With the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, Marseille became the greatest boomtown in 19th-century Europe. With a large influx of immigrants from areas as exotic as Tangiers, the city quickly acquired the multicultural population it maintains to this day.
Day 3
Florence , Italy
Tuesday, 09/05/2028
Day 4
Rome , Italy
Wednesday, 10/05/2028
Rome, Italy, the Eternal City, is a stunning blend of ancient history and vibrant modern life. Iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican City, and the Pantheon showcase its glorious past. Cobblestone streets lead to charming piazzas, bustling markets, and world-renowned museums. Rome's culinary scene delights with traditional Italian cuisine and lively cafes. The city's rich culture, impressive architecture, and warm, welcoming atmosphere make it an unforgettable destination for travellers.
Day 5
Nice , France
Thursday, 11/05/2028
United with France only since 1860, Nice has its own history and atmosphere, which dates back 230,000 years. It was on Colline du Château (now château-less) and at the Plage des Ponchettes, in front of the Old Town, that the Greeks established a market-port in 350 BC and named it Nikaia, which would become Marseilles' chief coastal rival. The Romans established themselves a little later on the hills of Cimiez (Cemenelum), already previously occupied by Ligurians and Celts, and quickly overshadowed the waterfront port. After falling to the Saracen invasions, Nice regained power as an independent state, becoming an important port in the early Middle Ages.So cocksure did it become that in 1388, Nice, along with the hill towns behind, effectively seceded from the county of Provence, under Louis d'Anjou, and allied itself with Savoie. Thus began its liaison with the House of Savoy, and through it with Piedmont and Sardinia, it was the Comté de Nice (Nice County). This relationship lasted some 500 years, tinting the culture, architecture, and dialect in rich Italian hues.By the 19th century Nice was flourishing commercially, locked in rivalry with the neighboring shipping port of Genoa. Another source of income: the dawning of tourism, as first the English, then the Russian nobility, discovered its extraordinary climate and superb waterfront position. A parade of fine stone mansions and hotels closed into a nearly solid wall of masonry, separated from the smooth-round rocks of the beach by what was originally named Camin deis Anglés (the English Way), which of course is now the famous Promenade des Anglais. This magnificent crescent, which is seeking UNESCO recognition, is one of the noblest in France. Many of Nice's most delightful attractions—the Cours Saleya market, the Old Town streets, the Hotel Negresco, and the Palais Masséna—are on or close to this 10-km (6-mile) waterfront, making it the first stop for most visitors, while the redevelopment of Nice's port, around the other side of the Colline du Château, makes it easier for amblers who want to take in the Genoese architecture or peruse the antiques at the Puces de Nice, now part of the Promenade des 100 Antiquaires, along Quai Papacino. Nice also has the distinction of the "Family Plus" label, with free strollers, play areas, and restaurants with child-friendly activities.
Day 7
Palma de Mallorca , Spain
Saturday, 13/05/2028
Feel the bliss only a secluded Balearic island can offer, biking through whimsical villages or visiting a family-owned winery.
Day 8
Barcelona , Spain
Sunday, 14/05/2028
With a home port only steps from Barcelona’s diverse neighborhoods and the famed urban beach of La Barceloneta, Sailors will uncover hidden secrets from local market cooking classes to modern and historic art in this vibrant seaside, architecturally stunning European city.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
The Insider Guarantee
177 sqft · Up to 2 guests
The Insider
177 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Solo Insider
105 sqft · Up to 1 guests
The Sea View Guarantee
130–190 sqft · Up to 2 guests
The Sea View
190 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Solo Sea View
130 sqft · Up to 1 guests
The Sea Terrace Guarantee
225 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Limited View Sea Terrace
185 sqft · Up to 4 guests
The Sea Terrace
185–225 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Central Sea Terrace
185 sqft · Up to 3 guests
XL Sea Terrace
225 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Seriously Suite
352 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Brilliant Suite
482 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Sweet Aft Suite, Pretty Big Terrace
416–661 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Sweet Aft Suite, Even Bigger Terrace
459–504 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Sweet Aft Suite, Biggest Terrace
557–661 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Cheeky Corner Suite, Pretty Big Terrace
615–616 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Cheeky Corner Suite, Even Bigger Terrace
615–857 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Cheeky Corner Suite, Biggest Terrace
615–857 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Gorgeous Suite
570 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Posh Suite
833 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Fab Suite
950 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Massive Suite
2147 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Inside
Oceanview
Balcony
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seriously Suite · 352 sqft | SS | Enquire → | ||
| Brilliant Suite · 482 sqft | SB | Enquire → | ||
| Sweet Aft Suite, Pretty Big Terrace · 416–661 sqft | SAP Sweet Aft Suite - Pretty Big Terrace | Enquire → | ||
| Sweet Aft Suite, Even Bigger Terrace · 459–504 sqft | SAE Sweet Aft Suite - Even Bigger Terrace | Enquire → | ||
| Sweet Aft Suite, Biggest Terrace · 557–661 sqft | SAB Sweet Aft Suite - Biggest Terrace | Enquire → | ||
| Cheeky Corner Suite, Pretty Big Terrace · 615–616 sqft | SCP Cheeky Corner Suite - Pretty Big Terrace | Enquire → | ||
| Cheeky Corner Suite, Even Bigger Terrace · 615–857 sqft | SCE Cheeky Corner Suite - Even Bigger Terrace | Enquire → | ||
| Cheeky Corner Suite, Biggest Terrace · 615–857 sqft | SCB Cheeky Corner Suite - Biggest Terrace | Enquire → | ||
| Gorgeous Suite · 570 sqft | SG | Enquire → | ||
| Posh Suite · 833 sqft | SP | Enquire → | ||
| Fab Suite · 950 sqft | SF | Enquire → | ||
| Massive Suite · 2147 sqft | SM | Enquire → |
Seriously Suite · 352 sqft
SS
Brilliant Suite · 482 sqft
SB
Sweet Aft Suite, Pretty Big Terrace · 416–661 sqft
SAP Sweet Aft Suite - Pretty Big Terrace
Sweet Aft Suite, Even Bigger Terrace · 459–504 sqft
SAE Sweet Aft Suite - Even Bigger Terrace
Sweet Aft Suite, Biggest Terrace · 557–661 sqft
SAB Sweet Aft Suite - Biggest Terrace
Cheeky Corner Suite, Pretty Big Terrace · 615–616 sqft
SCP Cheeky Corner Suite - Pretty Big Terrace
Cheeky Corner Suite, Even Bigger Terrace · 615–857 sqft
SCE Cheeky Corner Suite - Even Bigger Terrace
Cheeky Corner Suite, Biggest Terrace · 615–857 sqft
SCB Cheeky Corner Suite - Biggest Terrace
Gorgeous Suite · 570 sqft
SG
Posh Suite · 833 sqft
SP
Fab Suite · 950 sqft
SF
Massive Suite · 2147 sqft
SM
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