Get ready for seven nights of breathtaking sailing through the sea when you join the Costa Smeralda from Palermo and back again.
During this cruise you will stop at standard cities such as Barcelona and Civitavecchia plus very uncommon cities such as Ibiza. This route is a special one for the Smeralda, But September is the most popular month to sail it.
Offered at less than $175 a day, this represents a bargain. The price is the total price, including all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes.
More than 5,200 passengers can cruise on this Excellence class ship, based in Europe and refurbished only one year ago in 2025.
The Smeralda Costa is home to a rock climbing wall, a gym, a waterslide, a jacuzzi, a spa, and an outdoor movie theater.
This cruise consists of one sea day and five port days. Major features include a long stop in Civitavecchia plus visits to extremely rare destinations like Ibiza.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 10 | Palermo, Sicily | 4:30pm | |
| Fri, Sep 11 | Civitavecchia, Italy (Rome) | 8:30am | 7:00pm |
| Sat, Sep 12 | Savona, Italy | 8:30am | 6:00pm |
| Sun, Sep 13 | Marseille, France | 8:30am | 6:30pm |
| Mon, Sep 14 | Barcelona, Spain | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Balearic Sea (Cruising) | |||
| Tue, Sep 15 | |||
| Ibiza, Spain | 12:30pm | 8:00pm | |
| Wed, Sep 16 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Sep 17 | Palermo, Sicily | 8:00am |
The Smeralda sails this route two times this year. No other ship sails this exact same route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
The accompanying graph displays the price over time for each class of cabin. Since it was first listed on April 18th of last year, The price of this itinerary has fluctuated between $1,061 and $1,296 for a room, including $0 in taxes and port charges. Now this itinerary is only $148 higher than the all time low of $1,061 so lock in your cabin now before it goes up.
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Last Updated: Jun 4, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 4, 2026