This 9-night Holland America itinerary links Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome), threading 8 ports of call through 4 countries with 2 days at sea to unwind aboard Holland America Zuiderdam.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 4 countries over 9 nights, starting in Barcelona and finishing in Civitavecchia (Rome), with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 8 port days and 2 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Winter sailing
- Route
- Barcelona → Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Pace
- 8 port days · 2 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 9 nights aboard Holland America Zuiderdam — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 9 Night Western Mediterranean: Spain, Morocco & Italy is a 9-night one-way itinerary aboard Holland America Zuiderdam. You board in Barcelona and disembark in Civitavecchia (Rome), calling at 8 ports across 4 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Spain (Barcelona, Valencia), Morocco (Tangier), Spain (Cadiz, Malaga), Sardinia (Cagliari) and Italy (Naples, Civitavecchia).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Barcelona and home from Civitavecchia (Rome), so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. 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.