Western Mediterranean between Barcelona and Rome
Two gateway nights and a city day
Day-by-day agenda
Jump to Calendar ViewDay 1 Barcelona
- Check in or drop off your bags Motel One Barcelona-Ciutadella
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Confirm your embarkation terminal and take a short local walk
Barcelona
Treat this outing as optional if you arrive late.
- Dinner near your hotel Barcelona
Day 2 Barcelona
- Breakfast near your hotel Passeig de Pujades, Barcelona
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Visit the Picasso Museum and walk the public lanes around El Born
Picasso Museum, Barcelona
Check admission and timed-entry options.
Official information - Lunch in El Born Picasso Museum, Barcelona
- Walk toward Santa Maria del Mar or explore the neighborhood streets Picasso Museum, Barcelona
- Dinner near your hotel Passeig de Pujades, Barcelona
Day 3 Barcelona
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Use the cruise line’s confirmed terminal and assigned boarding window
Barcelona
This is a planning outline. Verify the actual terminal, your luggage rules, ground transfer, and final check-in deadline. Move or remove every sample block that conflicts.
- Sample breakfast before checking out Barcelona
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Sample hotel checkout and document check
Motel One Barcelona-Ciutadella
Move this block to suit the assigned embarkation window.
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Once aboard, locate your cabin and follow the ship’s safety instructions
On board
This block is illustrative. Follow the crew’s actual instructions and muster timing.
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Sample dinner aboard
On board
Check the ship’s meal program after boarding.
Day 4 Sea day
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Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
The ship may change clocks during the sailing. Use onboard announcements for time and program updates.
- Sample breakfast aboard On board
- Review upcoming ports and confirm any reservations that still need action On board
- Sample lunch aboard On board
- Choose an onboard orientation or quiet deck break On board
- Sample dinner aboard On board
Day 5 Marseille
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Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
Marseille
Illustrative local time only. Replace these blocks with your sailing’s actual dock or tender access, ship time, last shuttle, and all-aboard deadline. Remove any stop that does not leave the ship’s required return margin.
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Walk the Old Port and a nearby market area
Marseille
Check your actual terminal and shuttle before planning the town route.
Official information -
Have a market lunch near the Old Port
Marseille
Move or skip this block if the confirmed shore window is shorter.
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Choose a short public loop through Le Panier if enough time remains
Marseille
This is optional. Use your actual return and all-aboard instructions to decide when to leave.
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Sample dinner aboard
On board
Use the ship’s actual program.
Day 6 Genoa
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Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
Genoa
Illustrative local time only. Replace these blocks with your sailing’s actual dock or tender access, ship time, last shuttle, and all-aboard deadline. Remove any stop that does not leave the ship’s required return margin.
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Explore the Porto Antico waterfront and public maritime sites
Genoa
Keep the old port as the short option and check admission separately.
Official information -
Lunch near the Porto Antico
Genoa
Move or skip this block if the confirmed shore window is shorter.
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Visit the Galata maritime museum only with time for entry and the return
Genoa
This is optional. Use your actual return and all-aboard instructions to decide when to leave.
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Sample dinner aboard
On board
Use the ship’s actual program.
Day 7 La Spezia
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Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
La Spezia
Illustrative local time only. Replace these blocks with your sailing’s actual dock or tender access, ship time, last shuttle, and all-aboard deadline. Remove any stop that does not leave the ship’s required return margin.
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Walk the La Spezia waterfront and nearby public streets
La Spezia
Make a local harbor day the default if onward travel leaves little return margin.
Official information -
Lunch in central La Spezia
La Spezia
Move or skip this block if the confirmed shore window is shorter.
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Consider a short coastal outing only after confirming both transfers
La Spezia
This is optional. Use your actual return and all-aboard instructions to decide when to leave.
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Sample dinner aboard
On board
Use the ship’s actual program.
Day 8 Sea day
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Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
The ship may change clocks during the sailing. Use onboard announcements for time and program updates.
- Sample breakfast aboard On board
- Check the ship program and choose one onboard activity if available On board
- Sample lunch aboard On board
- Review the next port’s actual access and return instructions On board
- Sample dinner aboard On board
Day 9 Sea day
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Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
The ship may change clocks during the sailing. Use onboard announcements for time and program updates.
- Sample breakfast aboard On board
- Keep the morning open for a deck walk or indoor lounge time On board
- Sample lunch aboard On board
- Pack for the next stop and review the cruise line’s latest notices On board
- Sample dinner aboard On board
Day 10 Rome
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Use your assigned disembarkation instructions
Rome
Confirm the actual berth, your ship’s assigned departure from the vessel, luggage collection, and a ground transfer. No ship time is assumed.
- Sample breakfast aboard if your instructions allow On board
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Optional local pause after you are ashore
Rome
Skip this if you need the time for your departure.
Trip calendar
Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.
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Day 1
Barcelona
Europe/Madrid Open map for Barcelona- Check in or drop off your bags Motel One Barcelona-Ciutadella
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Confirm your embarkation terminal and take a short local walk
Barcelona
Treat this outing as optional if you arrive late.
- Dinner near your hotel Barcelona
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Day 2
Barcelona
Europe/Madrid Open map for Barcelona- Breakfast near your hotel Passeig de Pujades, Barcelona
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Visit the Picasso Museum and walk the public lanes around El Born
Picasso Museum, Barcelona
Check admission and timed-entry options.
Official information - Lunch in El Born Picasso Museum, Barcelona
- Walk toward Santa Maria del Mar or explore the neighborhood streets Picasso Museum, Barcelona
- Dinner near your hotel Passeig de Pujades, Barcelona
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Day 3
Barcelona
Europe/Madrid Open map for Barcelona-
Use the cruise line’s confirmed terminal and assigned boarding window
Barcelona
This is a planning outline. Verify the actual terminal, your luggage rules, ground transfer, and final check-in deadline. Move or remove every sample block that conflicts.
- Sample breakfast before checking out Barcelona
-
Sample hotel checkout and document check
Motel One Barcelona-Ciutadella
Move this block to suit the assigned embarkation window.
-
Once aboard, locate your cabin and follow the ship’s safety instructions
On board
This block is illustrative. Follow the crew’s actual instructions and muster timing.
-
Sample dinner aboard
On board
Check the ship’s meal program after boarding.
OvernightOn boardOn board -
Use the cruise line’s confirmed terminal and assigned boarding window
Barcelona
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Day 4
Sea day
Europe/Madrid-
Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
The ship may change clocks during the sailing. Use onboard announcements for time and program updates.
- Sample breakfast aboard On board
- Review upcoming ports and confirm any reservations that still need action On board
- Sample lunch aboard On board
- Choose an onboard orientation or quiet deck break On board
- Sample dinner aboard On board
OvernightOn boardOn board -
Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
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Day 5
Marseille
Europe/Paris Open map for Marseille-
Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
Marseille
Illustrative local time only. Replace these blocks with your sailing’s actual dock or tender access, ship time, last shuttle, and all-aboard deadline. Remove any stop that does not leave the ship’s required return margin.
-
Walk the Old Port and a nearby market area
Marseille
Check your actual terminal and shuttle before planning the town route.
Official information -
Have a market lunch near the Old Port
Marseille
Move or skip this block if the confirmed shore window is shorter.
-
Choose a short public loop through Le Panier if enough time remains
Marseille
This is optional. Use your actual return and all-aboard instructions to decide when to leave.
-
Sample dinner aboard
On board
Use the ship’s actual program.
OvernightOn boardOn board -
Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
Marseille
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Day 6
Genoa
Europe/Rome Open map for Genoa-
Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
Genoa
Illustrative local time only. Replace these blocks with your sailing’s actual dock or tender access, ship time, last shuttle, and all-aboard deadline. Remove any stop that does not leave the ship’s required return margin.
-
Explore the Porto Antico waterfront and public maritime sites
Genoa
Keep the old port as the short option and check admission separately.
Official information -
Lunch near the Porto Antico
Genoa
Move or skip this block if the confirmed shore window is shorter.
-
Visit the Galata maritime museum only with time for entry and the return
Genoa
This is optional. Use your actual return and all-aboard instructions to decide when to leave.
-
Sample dinner aboard
On board
Use the ship’s actual program.
OvernightOn boardOn board -
Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
Genoa
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Day 7
La Spezia
Europe/Rome Open map for La Spezia-
Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
La Spezia
Illustrative local time only. Replace these blocks with your sailing’s actual dock or tender access, ship time, last shuttle, and all-aboard deadline. Remove any stop that does not leave the ship’s required return margin.
-
Walk the La Spezia waterfront and nearby public streets
La Spezia
Make a local harbor day the default if onward travel leaves little return margin.
Official information -
Lunch in central La Spezia
La Spezia
Move or skip this block if the confirmed shore window is shorter.
-
Consider a short coastal outing only after confirming both transfers
La Spezia
This is optional. Use your actual return and all-aboard instructions to decide when to leave.
-
Sample dinner aboard
On board
Use the ship’s actual program.
OvernightOn boardOn board -
Set your actual shore and return window before choosing these sample stops
La Spezia
-
Day 8
Sea day
Europe/Rome-
Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
The ship may change clocks during the sailing. Use onboard announcements for time and program updates.
- Sample breakfast aboard On board
- Check the ship program and choose one onboard activity if available On board
- Sample lunch aboard On board
- Review the next port’s actual access and return instructions On board
- Sample dinner aboard On board
OvernightOn boardOn board -
Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
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Day 9
Sea day
Europe/Rome-
Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
The ship may change clocks during the sailing. Use onboard announcements for time and program updates.
- Sample breakfast aboard On board
- Keep the morning open for a deck walk or indoor lounge time On board
- Sample lunch aboard On board
- Pack for the next stop and review the cruise line’s latest notices On board
- Sample dinner aboard On board
OvernightOn boardOn board -
Use the ship’s clock for the sample onboard schedule
On board
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Day 10
Rome
Europe/Rome Open map for Rome-
Use your assigned disembarkation instructions
Rome
Confirm the actual berth, your ship’s assigned departure from the vessel, luggage collection, and a ground transfer. No ship time is assumed.
- Sample breakfast aboard if your instructions allow On board
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Optional local pause after you are ashore
Rome
Skip this if you need the time for your departure.
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Use your assigned disembarkation instructions
Rome