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Culture & Coastline of Italy
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Culture & Coastline of Italy Balmoral · departs Fri 2 Apr 2027 · 18 nights from Southampton

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 18 nights · from Southampton · 2 Apr 2027

18 nights on Balmoral from Southampton, departing Fri 2 Apr 2027 and calling at Cádiz, La Spezia, Civitavecchia (for Rome) and 4 more ports. From £2,699 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 20 Oct 2026.

Sails
Fri 2 Apr 2027
Returns
Tue 20 Apr 2027
Duration
18 nights
Departs
Southampton
Ship
Balmoral
Cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£2,699 per person

Cabin: Interior Cabin

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Price checked 20 Oct 2026 against the cruise line's page. Prices and availability change daily and are confirmed by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines when you book. Booked direct with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · ABTA member W0637 (insolvency bond) · cruise-only: you arrange travel to the port.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines says:Discover Italy's magnificent culture and stunning coastlines. Experience Renaissance art, delicious cuisine, and Mediterranean beauty.

Highlights

  • Explore Cinque Terre with it's pastel-coloured villages clinging to cliffsides
  • Indulge in Italian delights like gelato, espresso and Vermentino wine From Civitacheccia, visit Rome and explore the Colosseum

Itinerary

  1. 1 Southampton · England
  2. 2 Cádiz · Spain
  3. 3 La Spezia · Italy
  4. 4 Civitavecchia (for Rome) · Italy
  5. 5 Olbia · Italy
  6. 6 Alghero · Italy
  7. 7 Mahon · Spain
  8. 8 Matosinhos · Portugal
  9. 9 Southampton · England (return)

Ports in sailing order as published by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines; sea days and scenic cruising not shown. Itineraries can change.

Ports on this cruise

  • Cádiz · Spain

    Cádiz port offers seven major attractions within walking distance, including Torre Tavira and Parque Genovés. One of Western Europe's oldest cities, founded by the Phoenicians.

    7 things to do on a port day

  • La Spezia · Italy

    La Spezia is a port of call on this cruise — see the port page for the map and what is within reach of the terminal.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Civitavecchia · Italy

    Civitavecchia is Rome's cruise port, serving as a key Mediterranean hub with attractions within walking distance, including a fortress and cathedral.

    5 things to do on a port day

  • Porto · Portugal

    Porto has eight major attractions within walking distance of the cruise terminal, including the iconic Luís I Bridge and historic churches. Explore Portugal's second-largest city on a stopover.

    8 things to do on a port day

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