This 6-night Explora itinerary loops out and back from Civitavecchia (Rome), threading 11 ports of call through 7 countries with 2 days at sea to unwind aboard Explora I.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 7 countries over 6 nights, beginning and ending in Civitavecchia (Rome), with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 11 port days and 2 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- First-time & short-break cruisers
- Season
- Summer sailing
- Fly into
- Civitavecchia (Rome) — round-trip
- Pace
- 11 port days · 2 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 6 nights aboard Explora I — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 6 Night A Journey of Sunset Shores & Mediterranean Icons is a 6-night round-trip itinerary aboard Explora I. You board and return in Civitavecchia (Rome), calling at 11 ports across 7 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Italy (Civitavecchia, Sorrento), Corsica (Ajaccio), Minorca (Port Mahon), Spain (Palma De Mallorca, Barcelona, Ibiza), Tunisia (Tunis), Malta (La Valletta) and 2 more.
Because it's round-trip from Civitavecchia (Rome), you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. Longer hops are crossed on the 2 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.