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Italy & France from Barcelona, Spain

Norwegian Cruise Line

Join Norwegian Cruise Line for a 7-night cruise departing from Barcelona, visiting Nice (Villefranche), Livorno, Messina, Salerno and Civitavecchia (Rome). Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities.

Departure date

10 May 2026

Cabins

Inside from

£1,229pp

Outside from

£1,482pp

Balcony from

£2,241pp

Suite from

£2,582pp

Prices do not include flights.
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Quote Reference number: 362799-2179620

All prices are subject to availability

Your Holiday Summary

Departure - Arrival
10 May 2026 - 17 May 2026
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Sailing
2 sea days
Departure Port
Barcelona
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Travelling Itinerary

Day 1
Barcelona

Departure: at 16:00

Welcome aboard! Today marks the beginning of your unforgettable cruise holiday. Take time to explore the ship, unwind, and soak in the excitement of what’s to come. Your holiday starts now.

Day 2
At Sea

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 18:00

Day 3
Nice/Monaco (Villefranche), France

Arrival: at 08:00
Departure: at 19:00

Day 4
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 23:59

How lucky to visit the Tuscan region, Florence & Pisa, resplendent in art and history. What's even more fortunate is that all the main attractions in Florence are centrally located for the perfect walking tour. See Santa Croce, Piazza del Duomo and Michelangelo's David. Explore more of Florence & Pisa on a European cruise!

Day 5
At Sea

Arrival:
Departure:

Day 6
Messina, Italy

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 18:00

The third largest city on the island of Sicily, Messina welcomes cruise ship visitors with its lovely harbour, extraordinary architecture (much of which miraculously survived a horrendous earthquake and tidal wave in 1908) and wonderful food. Stroll through Messina's Piazza Cairoli taking in magnificent fountains and cathedrals, or sip Marsala wine at a sidewalk cafe. Explore more of Messina on a European cruise!

Day 7
Salerno, Italy

Arrival: at 07:00
Departure: at 18:00

Day 8
Civitavecchia (Rome)

Arrival: at 06:00

As your cruise comes to an end, why not extend the magic? Our team can arrange extra hotel nights for you so you can continue exploring and make even more unforgettable memories before heading home.

Norwegian Gem

This sparkling cruise ship is the perfect choice for year-round cruises in style. Sail to the The Caribbean, Bermuda, or Bahamas from New York and Boston and toss your schedule to the breeze. Or stroll along postcard-perfect scenery in the Mediterranean. With tons of dining choices and no set dining times, Norwegian Gem has it all. Chill out by the pool, get lucky in the casino, unwind at the spa, and make the kids happy with spaces built with them in mind. Accommodation range from the luxurious multi-room or romantic suites to spacious and affordable staterooms.

General characteristics

Ship name: Norwegian Gem
Length: 294.13 m (965 ft)
Capacity: 2,394 passengers
Total cabins: 1,197
Tonnage: 93,530 GT

Norwegian Gem

What’s on Board

Relaxation
Recreational
Entertainment
Food and Drink
Fitness
Other
Decks
relaxation

Relaxation

  • 'Just to Try' Acupuncture
  • Aroma Stone Therapy
  • Bamboo Massage
  • Body Composition Analysis
  • BOTOX Cosmetic Wrinkle Treatment - Crow's Feet
  • BOTOX Cosmetic Wrinkle Treatment - Forehead Lines
  • BOTOX Cosmetic Wrinkle Treatment - Frown Lines
  • Couples Deep Tissue Muscle Massage
  • Couture Touch Face and Body Treatment
  • Deep Tissue Muscle Massage
  • ELEMIS Deep Cleanse Grooming Treatment with Shave
  • ELEMIS Dynamic Resurfacing Precision Peel
  • ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Age Defy Facial
  • ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Grooming Treatment with Shave
  • Express Shave
  • Fire & Ice Manicure
  • Fire & Ice Pedicure
  • GO SMILE Teeth Whitening Treatment
  • Individualized Personal Training
  • Intensely Cleansing Salt Scrub
  • Ionithermie Cellulite Reduction Treatment
  • Nutritional Consultation
  • Restylane Lip Enhancement Treatment
  • Restylane Lip Lines Treatment
  • Restylane Marionette Lines Treatment -
  • Restylane Smile Lines Treatment
  • Spa Thermal Suite
  • Swedish Massage
  • The Tides
  • Thermal Suite
  • Thermal Suite Pass
  • Tradewinds
recreational

Recreational

  • Body Waves Fitness Centre
  • Card Room
  • Library
  • Spinnaker Lounge
  • Splash Academy Kid’s Club
entertainment

Entertainment

  • Atrium Café
  • Basketball/Volleyball Court
  • Blazing Boots
  • Bliss Ultra Lounge
  • Get Down Tonight
  • Kid's Pool
  • Library
  • Mandara Spa & Salon
  • Night Club
  • Pure Variety
  • Stardust Theatre
  • Swing! The Musical
  • Tahitian Pool
  • The Chapel
  • Video Arcade
food-and-drink

Food and Drink

  • Atrium Café & Bar
  • Bali Hai Bar & Grill
  • Cagney's Steakhouse
  • Corona Cigar Club
  • Garden Cafe
  • Gem Club Casino Bar
  • Grand Pacific Dining Room
  • Great Outdoors Bar
  • La Cucina Italian Restaurant
  • Le Bistro
  • Magenta Main Dining Room
  • Magnum’s Champagne & Wine Bar
  • Maltings Beer & Whiskey Bar
  • Moderno Churrascaria
  • O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill
  • Orchid Garden
  • Orchid Restaurant
  • Poolside Grill
  • Room Service
  • Sake Bar
  • Shakers Martini & Cocktail Bar
  • Sugarcane Mojito Bar
  • Sushi
  • Teppanyaki
  • The Great Outdoors
  • Topsiders Bar & Grill
fitness

Fitness

  • Jogging Track
  • Tennis Court

Decks

Deck 4 Deck 04
Deck 5 Deck 05
Deck 6 Deck 06
Deck 7 Deck 07
Deck 8 Deck 08
Deck 9 Deck 09
Deck 10 Deck 10
Deck 11 Deck 11
Deck 12 Deck 12
Deck 13 Deck 13
Deck 14 Deck 14
Deck 15 Deck 15
fitness

Other

  • Art Gallery
  • Business Centre
  • Colombian Emeralds International
  • Entourage
  • Meeting Room
  • Photo Gallery
  • Trade Routes Boutiques
  • Walking Track