Cruise itinerary
9-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona
9 nights · Mediterranean · 9 ports of call
9-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Oceania Allura, departing Barcelona and calling at Marseille, Monte-Carlo, Livorno, Ajaccio, Corsica, Porto Cervo and Palermo and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Allura
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Civitavecchia
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Oceania Allura sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Barcelona
Depart 19:00
Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
- Sagrada Família
- La Rambla
- Gothic Quarter
- Day2
Marseille
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
France's oldest city and biggest Mediterranean port, set around the old harbour of the Vieux-Port. The hilltop basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde watches over the bay, with the Calanques inlets and bouillabaisse stalls a short way off.
- Vieux-Port
- Notre-Dame de la Garde
- Calanques
- Day3
Monte-Carlo
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 22:00
The seafront quarter of Monaco on the French Riviera, set on a rocky terrace above the Mediterranean. It is known for the belle-époque Casino, the Hôtel de Paris and the harbour that hosts the Monaco Grand Prix each spring.
- Casino de Monte-Carlo
- Port Hercule
- Grand Prix circuit
- Day4
Livorno
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
A Tuscan port on the Ligurian Sea and the gateway to Florence and Pisa. Ships dock here for excursions to Renaissance galleries and the Leaning Tower, while Livorno itself is known for its canal district and a seafood stew called cacciucco.
- Gateway to Florence
- Pisa excursions
- Venezia Nuova canals
- Day5
Ajaccio, Corsica
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Corsica and Napoleon's birthplace, set on a sheltered gulf on the island's west coast. Ajaccio is known for its Bonaparte family house, the citadel and old town, and the rugged Sanguinaires islands off the harbour mouth.
- Maison Bonaparte
- Sanguinaires islands
- Ajaccio citadel
- Day6
Porto Cervo
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day7
Palermo
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
The capital of Sicily, a port city layered with Arab, Norman, and Baroque history on the island's north coast. Palermo is known for its mosaic-rich Cappella Palatina, lively street-food markets, and the Norman cathedral at nearby Monreale.
- Cappella Palatina
- Ballarò market
- Monreale mosaics
- Day8
Valletta
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 22:00
Malta's fortified harbour capital, built by the Knights of St. John on a peninsula between two deep ports. Honey-coloured limestone defines St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master's Palace and the bastions overlooking the Grand Harbour.
- Grand Harbour
- St. John's Co-Cathedral
- Upper Barrakka Gardens
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Civitavecchia
Arrive 08:00
The deep-water port serving Rome, roughly 80 kilometres up the coast. Ships dock here for shore excursions to the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Roman Forum, while the town itself keeps a working harbour and a Michelangelo-designed fortress.
- Gateway to Rome
- Fort Michelangelo
- Vatican excursions
Upcoming departures
- 5 Sep 2026
- 2 Jun 2027
- 17 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Barcelona, Marseille, Monte-Carlo, Livorno, Ajaccio, Corsica, Porto Cervo, Palermo, Valletta and Civitavecchia.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Barcelona and ends in Civitavecchia.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Oceania Allura.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 5 Sep 2026, 2 Jun 2027 and 17 Nov 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.