Cruise itinerary
7-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona
7 nights · Europe · 9 ports of call
7-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA II, departing Barcelona and calling at At Sea, Olbia, Porto Cervo, Porto Santo Stefano, Monte-Carlo and Cannes and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA II
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Civitavecchia
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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
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
- 26 Jun 2028
- 24 Jul 2028
- 21 Aug 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Europe cruise calls at Barcelona, At Sea, Olbia, Porto Cervo, Porto Santo Stefano, Monte-Carlo, Cannes, Livorno 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?
7 nights aboard EXPLORA II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 Jun 2028, 24 Jul 2028 and 21 Aug 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.