Western Mediterranean: Italy, France & Gibraltar
Date
2026-08-29
Duration
7 nights
Departure Port
Civitavecchia
Italy
Arrival Port
Barcelona
Spain
Rating
Premium
Theme
—
Holland America Line
Oosterdam
Launched
2003
Refitted
2018
Tonnage
82,305 GT
Passengers
1,916
Cabins
1,012
Crew
817
Length
936 m
Width
32 m
Speed
24 knots
Adults Only
No
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1
Civitavecchia
Depart 17:00
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 2
Day 2
Portofino
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
Portofino is a jewel-box fishing village on Italy's Ligurian coast, renowned for its pastel harbour, Castello Brown fortress views, and exquisite pesto-dressed trofie pasta at waterside trattorias. Visitors should walk the coastal trail to the Cristo degli Abissi underwater statue at San Fruttuoso and savour focaccia di Recco with a glass of local Vermentino. The ideal season stretches from late April through October, with September offering the perfect balance of warm Mediterranean light and the intimate calm that returns after summer's peak.
Day 3
Day 3
Ajaccio
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
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 4
Day 4
Marseille
Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00
Founded by Greek sailors in 600 BC, Marseille is France's oldest and most viscerally alive city — a Mediterranean port where the catch is still sold from fishing boat decks at the Vieux-Port each morning beneath the golden Madonna of Notre-Dame de la Garde, gleaming on her basilica above the city. The bouillabaisse served at harbourside institutions such as Chez Fonfon is not merely a dish but a rite, its saffron-stained broth tying Marseille to its Hellenic roots. Explore the dramatic Calanques national park, a coastal labyrinth of turquoise coves just south of the city. Spring and autumn are the finest seasons.
Day 5
Day 5
At Sea
Day 6
Day 6
Gibraltar
Arrive 12:00Depart 19:00
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory perched at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic beneath an iconic limestone monolith steeped in over a millennium of contested history. No visit is complete without ascending the Rock to encounter the Barbary macaques and the panoramic views stretching to North Africa, followed by a plate of calentita — the territory's beloved Genoese-heritage chickpea bake — at a Main Street bakery. The mild Mediterranean climate makes Gibraltar a rewarding port call year-round, though spring and early autumn offer the clearest skies for spotting whales and dolphins in the Strait.
Day 7
Day 7
At Sea
Day 8
Day 8
Barcelona
Arrive 07:00
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 1
Civitavecchia
Depart 17:00
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 2
Portofino
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
Portofino is a jewel-box fishing village on Italy's Ligurian coast, renowned for its pastel harbour, Castello Brown fortress views, and exquisite pesto-dressed trofie pasta at waterside trattorias. Visitors should walk the coastal trail to the Cristo degli Abissi underwater statue at San Fruttuoso and savour focaccia di Recco with a glass of local Vermentino. The ideal season stretches from late April through October, with September offering the perfect balance of warm Mediterranean light and the intimate calm that returns after summer's peak.
Day 3
Ajaccio
Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00
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 4
Marseille
Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00
Founded by Greek sailors in 600 BC, Marseille is France's oldest and most viscerally alive city — a Mediterranean port where the catch is still sold from fishing boat decks at the Vieux-Port each morning beneath the golden Madonna of Notre-Dame de la Garde, gleaming on her basilica above the city. The bouillabaisse served at harbourside institutions such as Chez Fonfon is not merely a dish but a rite, its saffron-stained broth tying Marseille to its Hellenic roots. Explore the dramatic Calanques national park, a coastal labyrinth of turquoise coves just south of the city. Spring and autumn are the finest seasons.
Day 5
At Sea
Day 6
Gibraltar
Arrive 12:00Depart 19:00
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory perched at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic beneath an iconic limestone monolith steeped in over a millennium of contested history. No visit is complete without ascending the Rock to encounter the Barbary macaques and the panoramic views stretching to North Africa, followed by a plate of calentita — the territory's beloved Genoese-heritage chickpea bake — at a Main Street bakery. The mild Mediterranean climate makes Gibraltar a rewarding port call year-round, though spring and early autumn offer the clearest skies for spotting whales and dolphins in the Strait.
Day 7
At Sea
Day 8
Barcelona
Arrive 07:00
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.
Cabin Categories
Neptune Suite
Suite
500–712 m²Max 4
SASBSC
Approximately 500-712 sq. ft. including verandah
With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these spacious suites are flooded with light. They feature a large sitting area and two lower beds convertible to one king-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses plus a separate dressing room. There's also a sofa bed, suitable for two people. The bathroom comes with a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, plus additional shower stall. Amenities include use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, a private concierge and an array of complimentary services. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerWhirlpool BathTVSafeHair Dryer+11
US$3,259 /person+ US$265 taxes & fees
Pinnacle Suite
Suite
1150 m²Max 4
PS
Approximately 1,150 sq. ft. including verahdah
Generously proportioned and filled with light, these elegant suites include a living room, dining room, pantry with microwave and refrigerator, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah with whirlpool. The bedroom features a king-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus a separate dressing room and the bath includes an oversize whirlpool bath and shower as well as an additional shower stall. There's also a sofa bed, suitable for two people, and a guest toilet. Amenities include a private stereo system, use of the exclusive Neptune Lounge, private concierge and an array of complimentary services. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Sofa BedShowerWhirlpool BathSuite BenefitsWi-Fi (Additional Cost)Safe+12
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Signature Suite
Suite
372–384 m²Max 3
SSSYSZ
Approximately 372-384 sq. ft. including verandah
These large, comfortable suites feature a spacious sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and one sofa bed for one person. The bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity, full-size whirlpool bath and shower, and an additional shower stall. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedLounge AreaShowerWhirlpool BathSuite Benefits+10
US$2,229 /person+ US$265 taxes & fees
Verandah Stateroom
Balcony
212–359 m²Max 2
VAVBVCVDVEVFVH
Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah
Filled with light from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a private verandah, these staterooms include a sitting area, two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, and bath tub with premium massage showerheads. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerBathTVSafeHair Dryer+8
US$1,679 /person+ US$265 taxes & fees
Large Ocean view Stateroom
Outside
174–180 m²Max 2
CDDDEF
Approximately 174-180 sq. ft.
These expansive staterooms include include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads, a host of amenities and an ocean view. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerRoom Service Available+5
US$1,479 /person+ US$265 taxes & fees
Large Ocean view Stateroom (Fully Obstructed View)
Outside
174–180 m²Max 2
HHH
Approximately 174-180 sq. ft.
These large staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The view is fully obstructed. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+5
US$1,429 /person+ US$265 taxes & fees
Large Ocean view Stateroom (Partial Sea View)
Outside
174–180 m²Max 2
G
Approximately 174-180 sq. ft.
These staterooms feature a partial sea view and include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, plus premium massage shower heads and a variety of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the image.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+5
US$1,509 /person+ US$265 taxes & fees
Large Interior Stateroom
Inside
151–233 m²Max 2
J
Approximately 151-233 sq. ft.
These spacious staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+5
US$1,449 /person+ US$265 taxes & fees
Large/Standard Inside Stateroom
Inside
151–233 m²Max 2
IKMM
Approximately 151-233 sq. ft.
These spacious staterooms include two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our Signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerRoom Service AvailableTVSafeHair Dryer+5
US$1,409 /person+ US$265 taxes & fees
Standard Interior Stateroom
Inside
151–233 m²Max 2
LMN
Approximately 151-233 sq. ft.
Two lower beds convertible to one queen-size bed—our signature Mariner's Dream bed with plush Euro-Top mattresses, premium massage shower heads and a host of amenities are featured in these comfortable staterooms. The configuration of staterooms may vary from the images shown.
Queen or Twin ConfigurationShowerTVSafeHair DryerRoom Service Available+5
US$1,379 /person+ US$265 taxes & fees
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