Cruise itinerary
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona
7 nights · Mediterranean · 7 ports of call
7-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Explorer of the Seas, departing Barcelona and calling at Toulon, Ajaccio, Corsica, Civitavecchia, Salerno, Catania and Ravenna.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean International
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Ravenna
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Barcelona
Depart 17:00
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
Toulon
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A major French naval port on the Mediterranean, set on a wide harbour beneath the heights of Mont Faron. Its old town and Provençal market lie behind the waterfront, and a cable car climbs the mountain for sweeping views over the roadstead.
- Mont Faron
- Provençal market
- Naval harbour
- Day3
Ajaccio, Corsica
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day4
Civitavecchia
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
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
- Day5
Salerno
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
An Italian port at the head of its own gulf, just south of the Amalfi Coast. Its long seafront and walkable medieval centre make it a quieter base for reaching Pompeii, Paestum's Greek temples and the cliffside towns of Amalfi and Positano.
- Amalfi Coast gateway
- Paestum temples
- Seafront promenade
- Day6
Catania
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A port city on the east coast of Sicily, built in dark volcanic stone beneath Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano. Its baroque centre, rebuilt after earthquakes, is known for the elephant fountain, a fish market, and Etna excursions inland.
- Mount Etna
- Baroque centre
- Fish market
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Ravenna
Arrive 05:30
A historic city near the Adriatic coast of northern Italy, once the capital of the late Roman and Byzantine West. It is celebrated for early Christian mosaics in its churches and mausoleums, several of them UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Byzantine mosaics
- San Vitale basilica
- Dante's tomb
Upcoming departures
- 10 May 2027
- 21 Jun 2027
- 2 Aug 2027
- 13 Sep 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Barcelona, Toulon, Ajaccio, Corsica, Civitavecchia, Salerno, Catania and Ravenna.
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 Ravenna.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Explorer of the Seas.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 10 May 2027, 21 Jun 2027, 2 Aug 2027 and 13 Sep 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.