Itinerary
- Day 1
Barcelona
You'll arrive in Barcelona and transfer to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht. This is where your Mediterranean cruise begins, so take time to settle into your cabin and get familiar with the ship before you set sail.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Reception & Dinner)
Landmarks/POIs Barcelona - Day 2
Roses
The yacht heads to Roses on the Costa Brava, a fishing village where Catalan and French cultures blend together. You'll find fresh seafood throughout town, and you should try Suquet de Peix, the local fish soup made with garlic, tomatoes and saffron. It's hearty and worth seeking out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Sample local seafood and try Suquet de Peix fish soup
- Explore the fishing village of Roses
Landmarks/POIs Roses Costa Brava - Day 3
Sanary-sur-Mer
You'll sail to Sanary-sur-Mer on the French Riviera. Walk around and see the colorful wooden fishing boats and pastel houses along the shore. The daily market in town is worth visiting, and you can try cade, a traditional wood-fired pancake that's popular in this region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit the town centre market—named the most beautiful in France
- Sample a cade, a traditional wood-fired pancake
Landmarks/POIs Sanary-sur-Mer Côte d'Azur - Day 4
Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez is next, and it's a big name for good reason. The marina is packed with superyachts, the beach has soft white sand, and there are beach clubs and luxury shops throughout. If history interests you, check out the Musée d'Histoire Maritime or see modern art inside the Annonciade, which is housed in a former chapel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Relax on the white sand beaches
- Watch superyachts in the marina
- Visit the Musée d'Histoire Maritime for the history of Saint-Tropez
- Explore modern art at the Annonciade (former chapel)
Landmarks/POIs Saint-Tropez Musée d'Histoire Maritime Annonciade - Day 5
Calvi
You'll arrive at Calvi on Corsica's northwest coast. Local legend says this is where Christopher Columbus was born. The crescent-shaped bay has powdery white sand and maritime pines, plus the town hosts music festivals during summer months. It's known as Corsica's culture capital for good reason.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Relax on Calvi's white sand beach
- Explore the culture capital of Corsica
Landmarks/POIs Calvi - Day 6
Porto Venere
Porto Venere comes next, an ancient city on Italy's Ligurian coast that dates back to the first century BC and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Famous poets and artists have been drawn to this place for centuries, including Lord Byron. The 12th-century Gothic Church of St. Peter sits on a rocky headland with sea views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit the 12th-century Gothic Church of St. Peter
- Swim in the renowned swimming spots
- Explore the historic old town
Landmarks/POIs Porto Venere Church of St. Peter - Day 7
Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino
Start in Santa Margherita Ligure and walk along the promenade past gleaming yachts and a pebbly beach. You can try red shrimps, the local catch. Later, sail to Portofino on the Italian Riviera, where the harbor is surrounded by pastel houses, narrow streets, boutiques and seafood restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Stroll the Santa Margherita Ligure promenade and beachfront
- Marvel at the Baroque-era church along the cobbled streets
- Sample succulent red shrimps
- Explore Portofino's picturesque harbour and charming streets
Landmarks/POIs Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino - Day 8
Nice
Your cruise wraps up in Nice, France. You'll transfer from the ship to the airport for your flight home or to continue on with other plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)
Landmarks/POIs Nice
