Cruise itinerary
14-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona
14 nights · Europe · 15 ports of call
14-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA II, departing Barcelona and calling at At Sea, Olbia, Porto Cervo, Porto Santo Stefano, Monte-Carlo and Cannes and 8 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA II
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Barcelona
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Barcelona
Depart 20:00
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
At Sea
- Day3
Olbia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
A port town on the northeast coast of Sardinia, set on a sheltered gulf and serving as the gateway to the Costa Smeralda. The surrounding coast is known for granite headlands and turquoise coves, while the old centre keeps Roman and medieval roots.
- Costa Smeralda
- San Simplicio basilica
- Granite coves
Porto Cervo
Arrive 19:00 · Depart 23:00
- Day4
Porto Santo Stefano
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
A fishing town and harbour on Tuscany's Monte Argentario promontory, looking across to the island of Giglio. Seafood restaurants line the waterfront, and the sandbars of the Orbetello lagoon and Maremma coast lie close by.
- Argentario coast
- Giglio ferry
- Orbetello lagoon
- Day5
Monte-Carlo
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day6
Cannes
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
A glamorous resort town on the French Riviera, famous for its film festival and the palm-lined seafront promenade of La Croisette. The old quarter of Le Suquet climbs above the harbour, and Antibes and Grasse lie within easy reach along the coast.
- La Croisette
- Le Suquet
- Film festival
- Day7
Livorno
Arrive 07:00 · 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
- Day8
Civitavecchia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
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
- Day9
Naples
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
A southern Italian port on its namesake bay, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Ships dock near the historic centre, the gateway to Pompeii, the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri, in a city that claims to have invented pizza.
- Mount Vesuvius
- Pompeii
- Gateway to Capri
Capri
Arrive 20:00
- Day10
Capri
Depart 02:00
- Day11
Saint-Tropez
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
A storied yachting resort on the French Riviera, its pastel old port lined with cafés and superyachts. Once a fishing village, it keeps a citadel above the harbour and is famed for the sandy beaches at nearby Pampelonne along the Côte d'Azur.
- Old port
- Pampelonne beach
- Citadel
- Day12
Ajaccio, Corsica
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day13
Carloforte
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day14
Mahón, Menorca
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
The harbour capital of Menorca in Spain's Balearic Islands, set at the head of one of the Mediterranean's deepest natural inlets. Georgian touches from a British period linger in the old town, while quiet coves and prehistoric stone sites lie across the island.
- Port of Maó
- Fortalesa de la Mola
- Gin Xoriguer
- Day15
Barcelona
Arrive 08:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 26 Jun 2028
- 24 Jul 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
14-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 14-night Europe cruise calls at Barcelona, At Sea, Olbia, Porto Cervo, Porto Santo Stefano, Monte-Carlo, Cannes, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples, Capri, Saint-Tropez, Ajaccio, Corsica, Carloforte and Mahón, Menorca.
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 is a round-trip sailing from Barcelona.
How long is this cruise?
14 nights aboard EXPLORA II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 Jun 2028 and 24 Jul 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.