Cruise itinerary
9-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona
9 nights · Europe · 10 ports of call
9-night Europe cruise aboard Oceania Insignia, departing Barcelona and calling at Sète, Toulon, Monaco, La Spezia, Livorno and Piombino and 3 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Oceania Insignia
- Cruise line
- Oceania Cruises
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean · Western Europe
- Departs
- Barcelona
- Returns
- Civitavecchia
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Barcelona
Arrive 07:00 · 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
Sète
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A canal-laced fishing and ferry port on France's Mediterranean coast in the Occitanie region, set below Mont Saint-Clair. Its quays of seafood restaurants and the nearby Thau lagoon's oyster beds give it a working maritime character, with Montpellier a short drive inland.
- Mont Saint-Clair
- Thau lagoon oysters
- Canal quays
- Day3
Toulon
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day4
Monaco
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
The tiny Mediterranean principality on the French Riviera, packed onto steep slopes above a yacht-filled harbour. Known for the Monte-Carlo casino, the Grand Prix circuit through its streets, and the old town and palace perched on the Rock above.
- Monte-Carlo Casino
- Prince's Palace
- Grand Prix circuit
- Day5
La Spezia
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
A port at the head of a gulf on Italy's Ligurian coast, the gateway to the Cinque Terre and Tuscany. La Spezia is known for its naval harbour and waterfront gardens, with the five cliffside fishing villages and the marble city of Carrara nearby.
- Cinque Terre
- Portovenere
- Carrara marble
- Day6
Livorno
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
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
- Day7
Piombino
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day8
Bastia
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day9
Olbia
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day10
Civitavecchia
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- 27 Sep 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Europe Cruise from Barcelona FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Europe cruise calls at Barcelona, Sète, Toulon, Monaco, La Spezia, Livorno, Piombino, Bastia, Olbia and Civitavecchia.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Barcelona and ends in Civitavecchia.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Oceania Insignia.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 27 Sep 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.