
Date
2027-06-02
Duration
9 nights
Departure Port
Barcelona
Spain
Arrival Port
Civitavecchia
Italy
Rating
Luxury
Theme
—








Oceania Cruises
2023
—
67,000 GT
1,200
612
800
785 m
32 m
20 knots
No

Barcelona is the city where Roman history, Gothic grandeur, and Gaudí's delirious Modernisme collide in a Mediterranean coastal capital of astonishing energy and beauty. The Sagrada Família — still under construction after 140 years — continues its audacious ascent toward completion, while the Gothic Quarter's Roman-era foundations and the Passeig de Gràcia's extraordinary concentration of Modernisme masterpieces reward days of exploration. For a complete sensory experience, lose an afternoon in the covered labyrinth of La Boqueria market before descending to the waterfront for Catalan seafood at its finest. May through June and September through October offer the most pleasant weather; the city connects directly to Paris by overnight train.

Palma de Mallorca announces itself with one of the most spectacular Gothic cathedrals in the world — La Seu, its honey-coloured sandstone buttresses rising directly from the bay, its interior modified by Antoni Gaudí and illuminated by the world's largest Gothic rose window. The old town behind it is a quarter of Arab baths, Renaissance palaces converted into boutique hotels, and the Passeig del Born — a plane-tree-shaded promenade where Balearic life conducts itself with unhurried grace. The local ensaïmada pastry and fresh sobrasada sausage from the island's black pigs are essential breakfast rituals. Visit May, June, or September: warm, brilliant, and measurably calmer than the July–August peak.

Sète is a canal-laced fishing port on France's Languedoc coast, built around the terminus of the Canal du Midi and crowned by the panoramic heights of Mont Saint-Clair. Visitors should not miss the iconic *tielle sétoise* pastry paired with Bouzigues oysters at the covered market, and the contemplative walk through the Cimetière Marin above the Mediterranean. Late spring through early autumn offers the finest conditions, with September bringing warm seas, golden light, and the spirited jousting tournaments on the canal that have defined Sète's character for over three hundred years.

Cannes, transformed from a sleepy Provençal fishing village into the Riviera's most glamorous resort by an English lord's chance quarantine in 1834, and immortalized by the Film Festival since 1946, remains the French Riviera's most theatrical stage — where La Croisette's curved promenade of Art Deco palaces, private beach clubs, and Palme d'Or dreams meets the quiet authenticity of the Suquet hilltop quarter above the old port. For shopping, the Marché Forville bursts with Provençal produce, truffle vendors, and cut flowers each morning; for dining, the restaurants of the old port district offer bouillabaisse and socca that need no red-carpet backdrop. Visit in spring or September; Nice is twenty minutes by rail and Monaco thirty.

Purpose-built as a Medici utopia in the late sixteenth century, Livorno was conceived from the outset as a city without discrimination — its founding Leggi Livornine granted equal rights to Jews, Christians, Muslims, and merchants of every nation, making it one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Renaissance Europe. Today, the Venetian-style canals of the Venezia Nuova quarter reflect colourful palazzi with a distinctly faded glamour, while the Mercato Centrale's fish counters display the cacciucco ingredients — a robust Livornese brodetto of five sea creatures — that make this port city a pilgrimage for serious eaters. Day trips to Pisa and Lucca are effortless from here. The season runs April through October.

Ajaccio, the vibrant capital of Corsica, enchants visitors with its rich history as Napoleon's birthplace and its stunning coastal views. Don't miss trying local delicacies like figatellu and brocciu, and explore the nearby picturesque villages. The best season to visit is during the mild spring or fall months, when the weather is pleasant and the crowds are fewer.

Golfo Aranci is a charming Sardinian fishing town at the gateway to the Costa Smeralda, blessed with crystalline waters, dolphin-frequented bays, and authentic Mediterranean character. Must-dos include tasting fregola with clams and Vermentino di Gallura wine at waterfront restaurants, boat trips to the Maddalena Archipelago, and swimming in the protected coves of Capo Figari. June through September offers the warmest seas, with May and September providing quieter conditions.

Palermo is the Mediterranean's most intoxicating crossroads of civilisations — Arab arches meet Byzantine gold mosaics beneath Norman royal chapels in the extraordinary Palatine Chapel, a monument to 12th-century multicultural brilliance that is Sicily's single greatest work of art. The Ballarò and Capo street markets, among southern Italy's most atmospheric, tumble through the ancient city in a sensory barrage of swordfish, blood oranges, jasmine, and street food improvised across centuries. Do not leave without tasting arancini and sfincione, Sicily's gloriously thick street pizza. Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the ideal climate — warm enough for the sea, cool enough for extended walking.

Salerno is a historic Campanian port city nestled between the Amalfi Coast and Cilento National Park, home to Europe's first medieval medical school and a magnificent Romanesque cathedral with Byzantine bronze doors. Visitors should not miss the Lungomare Trieste promenade at sunset and a plate of hand-rolled scialatielli ai frutti di mare in the atmospheric old town. The mild Mediterranean climate makes Salerno enchanting year-round, though late spring through early autumn offers the most luminous light and the fullest expression of its coastal character.

Rome's ancient maritime gateway since the Emperor Trajan commissioned its harbour in 106 AD, Civitavecchia is the natural prologue to the Eternal City — just seventy minutes southeast by express rail. The port's Renaissance fortress, designed in part by Michelangelo, anchors a working waterfront that has welcomed travellers for millennia. Beyond Rome's unmissable monuments, consider an afternoon in the Civitavecchia thermal baths, drawing on mineral waters prized since antiquity. Spring and autumn offer the ideal balance of mild weather and manageable crowds for exploring the capital's layered history.
Day 1

Barcelona is the city where Roman history, Gothic grandeur, and Gaudí's delirious Modernisme collide in a Mediterranean coastal capital of astonishing energy and beauty. The Sagrada Família — still under construction after 140 years — continues its audacious ascent toward completion, while the Gothic Quarter's Roman-era foundations and the Passeig de Gràcia's extraordinary concentration of Modernisme masterpieces reward days of exploration. For a complete sensory experience, lose an afternoon in the covered labyrinth of La Boqueria market before descending to the waterfront for Catalan seafood at its finest. May through June and September through October offer the most pleasant weather; the city connects directly to Paris by overnight train.
Day 2

Palma de Mallorca announces itself with one of the most spectacular Gothic cathedrals in the world — La Seu, its honey-coloured sandstone buttresses rising directly from the bay, its interior modified by Antoni Gaudí and illuminated by the world's largest Gothic rose window. The old town behind it is a quarter of Arab baths, Renaissance palaces converted into boutique hotels, and the Passeig del Born — a plane-tree-shaded promenade where Balearic life conducts itself with unhurried grace. The local ensaïmada pastry and fresh sobrasada sausage from the island's black pigs are essential breakfast rituals. Visit May, June, or September: warm, brilliant, and measurably calmer than the July–August peak.
Day 3

Sète is a canal-laced fishing port on France's Languedoc coast, built around the terminus of the Canal du Midi and crowned by the panoramic heights of Mont Saint-Clair. Visitors should not miss the iconic *tielle sétoise* pastry paired with Bouzigues oysters at the covered market, and the contemplative walk through the Cimetière Marin above the Mediterranean. Late spring through early autumn offers the finest conditions, with September bringing warm seas, golden light, and the spirited jousting tournaments on the canal that have defined Sète's character for over three hundred years.
Day 4

Cannes, transformed from a sleepy Provençal fishing village into the Riviera's most glamorous resort by an English lord's chance quarantine in 1834, and immortalized by the Film Festival since 1946, remains the French Riviera's most theatrical stage — where La Croisette's curved promenade of Art Deco palaces, private beach clubs, and Palme d'Or dreams meets the quiet authenticity of the Suquet hilltop quarter above the old port. For shopping, the Marché Forville bursts with Provençal produce, truffle vendors, and cut flowers each morning; for dining, the restaurants of the old port district offer bouillabaisse and socca that need no red-carpet backdrop. Visit in spring or September; Nice is twenty minutes by rail and Monaco thirty.
Day 5

Purpose-built as a Medici utopia in the late sixteenth century, Livorno was conceived from the outset as a city without discrimination — its founding Leggi Livornine granted equal rights to Jews, Christians, Muslims, and merchants of every nation, making it one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Renaissance Europe. Today, the Venetian-style canals of the Venezia Nuova quarter reflect colourful palazzi with a distinctly faded glamour, while the Mercato Centrale's fish counters display the cacciucco ingredients — a robust Livornese brodetto of five sea creatures — that make this port city a pilgrimage for serious eaters. Day trips to Pisa and Lucca are effortless from here. The season runs April through October.
Day 6

Ajaccio, the vibrant capital of Corsica, enchants visitors with its rich history as Napoleon's birthplace and its stunning coastal views. Don't miss trying local delicacies like figatellu and brocciu, and explore the nearby picturesque villages. The best season to visit is during the mild spring or fall months, when the weather is pleasant and the crowds are fewer.
Day 7

Golfo Aranci is a charming Sardinian fishing town at the gateway to the Costa Smeralda, blessed with crystalline waters, dolphin-frequented bays, and authentic Mediterranean character. Must-dos include tasting fregola with clams and Vermentino di Gallura wine at waterfront restaurants, boat trips to the Maddalena Archipelago, and swimming in the protected coves of Capo Figari. June through September offers the warmest seas, with May and September providing quieter conditions.
Day 8

Palermo is the Mediterranean's most intoxicating crossroads of civilisations — Arab arches meet Byzantine gold mosaics beneath Norman royal chapels in the extraordinary Palatine Chapel, a monument to 12th-century multicultural brilliance that is Sicily's single greatest work of art. The Ballarò and Capo street markets, among southern Italy's most atmospheric, tumble through the ancient city in a sensory barrage of swordfish, blood oranges, jasmine, and street food improvised across centuries. Do not leave without tasting arancini and sfincione, Sicily's gloriously thick street pizza. Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer the ideal climate — warm enough for the sea, cool enough for extended walking.
Day 9

Salerno is a historic Campanian port city nestled between the Amalfi Coast and Cilento National Park, home to Europe's first medieval medical school and a magnificent Romanesque cathedral with Byzantine bronze doors. Visitors should not miss the Lungomare Trieste promenade at sunset and a plate of hand-rolled scialatielli ai frutti di mare in the atmospheric old town. The mild Mediterranean climate makes Salerno enchanting year-round, though late spring through early autumn offers the most luminous light and the fullest expression of its coastal character.
Day 10

Rome's ancient maritime gateway since the Emperor Trajan commissioned its harbour in 106 AD, Civitavecchia is the natural prologue to the Eternal City — just seventy minutes southeast by express rail. The port's Renaissance fortress, designed in part by Michelangelo, anchors a working waterfront that has welcomed travellers for millennia. Beyond Rome's unmissable monuments, consider an afternoon in the Civitavecchia thermal baths, drawing on mineral waters prized since antiquity. Spring and autumn offer the ideal balance of mild weather and manageable crowds for exploring the capital's layered history.



Complimentary laundry service - up to 3 bags per stateroom (some restrictions apply)
Priority Noon ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
Exclusive card-only access to private Executive Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees and snacks throughout the day
24-hour Butler service
Complimentary in-suite bar setup with 6 full-size bottles of premium spirits and wines from our suite beverage menu
Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
Fresh fruit basket replenished daily
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
Unlimited access to Aquamar Spa Terrace
iPad upon request for your enjoyment on board
Optional private in-suite embarkation day lunch from noon to 2 pm in Owner’s Suites
Customized entertainment system
Bulgari gift set and variety of amenities
Choice of daily printed newspaper
Complimentary Oceania Cruises logo tote bag and personalized stationery
Cashmere lap blankets
Choice of pillow from a luxurious selection
Complimentary shoe shine service
Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation (certain limitations apply)
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited



Complimentary laundry service - up to 3 bags per stateroom (some restrictions apply)
Priority Noon ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
Exclusive card-only access to private Executive Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees and snacks throughout the day
24-hour Butler service
Complimentary in-suite bar setup with 6 full-size bottles of premium spirits and wines from our suite beverage menu
Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
Fresh fruit basket replenished daily
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
Unlimited access to Aquamar Spa Terrace
iPad upon request for your enjoyment on board
Optional private in-suite embarkation day lunch from noon to 2 pm in Owner’s Suites
Customized entertainment system
Bulgari gift set and variety of amenities
Choice of daily printed newspaper
Complimentary Oceania Cruises logo tote bag and personalized stationery
Cashmere lap blankets
Choice of pillow from a luxurious selection
Complimentary shoe shine service
Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation (certain limitations apply)
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited



In addition to Stateroom Amenities:
Complimentary laundry service – up to 3 bags per stateroom (certain limitations apply)
Priority 11 am ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
Exclusive card-only access to private Executive Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees and snacks throughout the day
24-hour Butler service
Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
Unlimited access to Aquamar Spa Terrace
iPad upon request for your enjoyment on board
Cashmere lap blankets
Complimentary shoeshine service
Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation (certain limitations apply)
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited



Complimentary laundry service - up to 3 bags per stateroom (some restrictions apply)
Priority Noon ship embarkation with priority luggage delivery
Exclusive card-only access to private Executive Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees and snacks throughout the day
24-hour Butler service
Complimentary in-suite bar setup with 6 full-size bottles of premium spirits and wines from our suite beverage menu
Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
Fresh fruit basket replenished daily
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
Unlimited access to Aquamar Spa Terrace
iPad upon request for your enjoyment on board
Optional private in-suite embarkation day lunch from noon to 2 pm in Owner’s Suites
Customized entertainment system
Bulgari gift set and variety of amenities
Choice of daily printed newspaper
Complimentary Oceania Cruises logo tote bag and personalized stationery
Cashmere lap blankets
Choice of pillow from a luxurious selection
Complimentary shoe shine service
Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation (certain limitations apply)
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited



Concierge Level Solo Veranda



In addition to Stateroom Amenities:
Expanded lunch and dinner room service menu from The Grand Dining Room
Complimentary laundry service – up to 3 bags per stateroom (certain limitations apply)
Priority noon ship embarkation
Exclusive card-only access to private Concierge Lounge staffed by a dedicated Concierge featuring complimentary soft drinks, coffees and snacks throughout the day
Complimentary welcome bottle of Champagne
Priority online specialty restaurant reservations
Unlimited access to the Aquamar Spa Terrace
iPad upon request for your enjoyment on board (certain limitations apply)
Complimentary Oceania Cruises logo tote bag
Cashmere lap blankets, perfect for relaxing on your veranda
Complimentary pressing of garmets upon embarkation (certain limitations apply)
Complimentary shoeshine service
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited



Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises exclusive, with 1,000-thread-count linens
Complimentary soft drinks replenished daily in your refrigerated mini-bar
Complimentary still & sparkling Vero Water
Private teak veranda
Bulgari amenities
Room service menu 24 hours a day
Twice-daily maid service
Oversized rainforest shower
Belgian chocolates with turndown service
Interactive television system with on-demand movies, weather and more
Wireless Internet access and cellular service
Writing desk and stationery
Plush cotton towels
Thick cotton robes and slippers
Handheld hair dryer
Security safe
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited



Tranquility Bed, an Oceania Cruises exclusive, with 1,000-thread-count linens
Complimentary soft drinks replenished daily in your refrigerated mini-bar
Complimentary still & sparkling Vero Water
Private teak veranda
Bulgari amenities
Room service menu 24 hours a day
Twice-daily maid service
Oversized rainforest shower
Belgian chocolates with turndown service
Interactive television system with on-demand movies, weather and more
Wireless Internet access and cellular service
Writing desk and stationery
Plush cotton towels
Thick cotton robes and slippers
Handheld hair dryer
Security safe
Smoking in suites, staterooms and on verandas is strictly prohibited
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