--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 9870367c-d6d2-4af0-9e55-cc674170a7c5 slug: 2230943 voyage_code: ON270516-018 cruise_line: Azamara ship: Azamara Onward departure_date: return_date: nights: 18 embarkation_port: Venice (Fusina), Italy disembarkation_port: Barcelona starting_price_usd: 5359.0 bookable: true last_updated: 2026-05-05T05:07:02Z --- # Italy Intensive Cruise: Taranto, Amalfi & Sorrento > Azamara · Azamara Onward · May 16 – Jun 3, 2027   (18 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Azamara | | **Ship** | Azamara Onward | | **Duration** | 18 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Venice (Fusina), Italy | | **Disembarkation Port** | Barcelona | | **Starting Price** | 5,359 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | ON270516-018 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Venice (Fusina), Italy **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM ### Day 2: Bologna **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 3: Ancona, Italy **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM Rising above the waters of the Adriatic Sea is Ancona, a city steeped in over 2,400 years of history. From the Cathedral standing high above the old town on Gusaco Hill to its beautiful ancient arches, Ancona is a city waiting for its secrets to be discovered. Uncover the past with Azamara®’s immersive Italy cruises. ### Day 4: Kotor **Arrives:** 09:30 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Kotor’s beautiful bay has long attracted passing ships that stopped to trade, plunder, or conquer, and merchants, pirates, and soldiers of numerous empires have walked this maze of cobblestone streets before you. One of Europe’s best-preserved cities of medieval or Renaissance vintage, its walls were constructed right into the steep slopes of the mountain behind it, providing protection and making it an amazing sight on approach from the sea. Venetian ramparts enclose a rich history, with ch... ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: Taranto **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Taranto is a coastal city in southern Italy. It lies between the Mar Grande (Big Sea) and Mar Piccolo (Little Sea) bodies of water. Bridges link the mainland to the old town, on a small island. This is home to the 15th-century Aragonese Castle, the Spartan Museum of Taranto, and San Cataldo Basilica, with a baroque facade. The MArTA Archaeological Museum has a collection of artifacts from prehistory to the Middle Ages. ### Day 7: Crotone **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM The Port of Crotone is a small port in Italy. Crotone, with its old town and the Castel of Charles V. Santa Severina, named among the most beautiful Italian places in italy. ### Day 8: Siracusa, Sicily **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Siracusa is known for the archaeological and historical sights that define its grand past, as one of the major powers of the Mediterranean world in the 5th century BC. They include a Greek theater, still in use, where Aeschylus produced some of his plays; a dramatic necropolis with burial niches cut into the rock that include the tomb of Archimedes, famous mathematician, engineer, and inventor; and the Ear of Dionysus, a cave with amazing acoustical properties. The “modern” city was rebuilt ... ### Day 9: Trapani, Sicily **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Few reminders still exist of Trapani’s ancient history, but from Phoenician days it was a trading port, well positioned for commerce with Africa, Naples, and the western Mediterranean. The Middle Ages is the era most evident in its old town, now a pedestrian zone. Aging palaces, some imposing and others in various stages of decay, cluster along a peninsula stretching into the bay. Worthy of note is the ominously named Chiesa del Purgatorio, home to wooden statues known as Misteri, that are par... ### Day 10: Amalfi **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Renowned for its sheer cliffs and striking beauty, the town of Amalfi on the Gulf of Salerno is known for its photographic splendor and its close proximity to Sorrento, Positano and Isle of Capri. This enviable area of Italy also produces the most beautiful handmade paper. For a most interesting afternoon, take a tour the Museo della Carta, the paper museum, and take home the most beautiful souvenirs. Amalfi is also the burial place of Saint Andrew; the town's cathedral is named in his honor. ### Day 11: Sorrento **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 05:30 PM A warming sun and gentle sea breezes have been attracting visitors to this fair spot for two millennia. Its reputation as a playground of the ancient rich and famous resulted in the building of lavish villas and palaces, an emperor relocated to the Isle of Capri nearby, and over the centuries it has been a haven for artists and artisans, writers and poets, politicians and philosophers, and all manner of aristocrats. You will be a welcome addition. The massive eruption of nearby Vesuvius in 79 AD... ### Day 12: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 AM Rome has something special to offer to all visitors, no matter their interests and tastes. Whether you daydream about fighting with gladiators in the Coliseum, debating with togaed senators in the Forum, tossing a coin in a fabled fountain, or being awestruck by the magnificence of St Peter’s Basilica and Michelangelo’s masterpieces, Rome seems to live up to its sobriquet – the Eternal City. When you need sustenance, today’s Rome will provide delizioso pasta e vino. Or perhaps you draw s... ### Day 13: Portoferraio, Elba **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Portoferraio is a town and comune in the province of Livorno, on the edge of the eponymous harbour of the island of Elba. It is the island's largest city. Because of its terrain, many of its buildings are situated on the slopes of a tiny hill bordered on three sides by the sea. ### Day 14: Florence /pisa (Livorno), Italy **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ah, Florence—sublime birthplace of the Renaissance, its historic center full to bursting with elegant squares, imposing palaces, magnificent churches, and museums with such an abundance of riches it could make an art lover weep for joy. The list of illustrious names connected with this city is mind-boggling: Botticelli, Dante, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Galileo. Other colorful and fascinating characters were of dubious reputation: Machiavelli, and the religious extremist Savonarola, with his b... ### Day 15: Florence /pisa (Livorno), Italy **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Ah, Florence—sublime birthplace of the Renaissance, its historic center full to bursting with elegant squares, imposing palaces, magnificent churches, and museums with such an abundance of riches it could make an art lover weep for joy. The list of illustrious names connected with this city is mind-boggling: Botticelli, Dante, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Galileo. Other colorful and fascinating characters were of dubious reputation: Machiavelli, and the religious extremist Savonarola, with his b... ### Day 16: Portovenere **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM When you picture classic Italian romance (think Lady-and-the-Tramp-sharing-a-plate-of-spaghetti-and-meatballs-while-staring-into-each-other’s-eyes romance), the setting could be Portovenere. Set on the Gulf of Poets (Golfo dei Poeti), Portovenere served as inspiration for the works of English poets Lord Byron and Percy Shelley in the early 1800s, which speaks volumes for just how romantic this idyllic seaside village really is. ### Day 17: Nice **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Nice, Queen of the Riviera, is imbued with the joie de vivre that epitomizes this fabled coastline. Perhaps it is that famous light and color that has long attracted artists, that makes one feel so alive, makes a stroll down the wide seaside Promenade des Anglais so exhilarating. The old town is a warren of meandering lanes edged by tall houses, and small, alluring shops. A treasure trove of archaeological and fine art museums is not to be ignored, nor is the famous flower market, awash in the h... ### Day 18: Provence (Marseille) **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Marseille, a port city in southern France, has been a crossroads of immigration and trade since its founding by the Greeks circa 600 B.C. At its heart is the Vieux-Port (Old Port), where fishmongers sell their catch along the boat-lined quay. Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde is a Romanesque-Byzantine church. Modern landmarks include Le Corbusier’s influential Cité Radieuse complex and Zaha Hadid’s CMA CGM Tower. ### Day 19: Barcelona **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Dynamic Barcelona is all about architecture, from the magnificent medieval buildings of the Gothic Quarter to the Modernist movement typified by the work of Antoni Gaudi. Though his materials were stone and metal, his forms were organic, awash in curves, swirls, and colors. His masterpiece is the amazing Church of the Sagrada Familia, colossal and as yet unfinished, though construction began in 1882. A contemporary contribution to the scene is Ricardo Bofill's post modernist National Theater of ... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $5,359 | | Ocean View | $5,959 | | Balcony | $7,999 | | Suite | $11,059 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Guarantee - Inside** (Code: Z) Guarantee - Inside **Club Interior Stateroom** (Code: 09) Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed. 40” flat-screen television. Refrigerator with mini-bar. Thermostat-controlled air conditioner. Direct-dial telephone with voice mail. Writing desk. In-room safe. Hand-held hairdryer. USB ports under bedside reading lamps. (158 square feet). **Club Interior Stateroom** (Code: 10) Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed. 40” flat-screen television. Refrigerator with mini-bar. Thermostat-controlled air conditioner. Direct-dial telephone with voice mail. Writing desk. In-room safe. Hand-held hairdryer. USB ports under bedside reading lamps. (158 square feet). **Club Interior Stateroom** (Code: 12) Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed. 40” flat-screen television. Refrigerator with mini-bar. Thermostat-controlled air conditioner. Direct-dial telephone with voice mail. Writing desk. In-room safe. Hand-held hairdryer. USB ports under bedside reading lamps. Stateroom door width: at lea... **Club Interior Stateroom** (Code: 11) Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed. 40” flat-screen television. Refrigerator with mini-bar. Thermostat-controlled air conditioner. Direct-dial telephone with voice mail. Writing desk. In-room safe. Hand-held hairdryer. USB ports under bedside reading lamps. (158 square feet). ### Outside Cabins **Club Oceanview Stateroom** (Code: 08) Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed, some staterooms feature sofa bed, 40” flat-screen TV, veranda, refrigerator with mini-bar, thermostat-controlled air conditioner, direct-dial telephone with voice mail, writing desk, in-room safe, and hand-held hairdryer. Categories 04, 05, 06 (170 s... **Club Oceanview Stateroom** (Code: 05) Two lower beds convertible to queen size; some with sofa bed; flat-screen television; refrigerator with mini-bar; thermostat-controlled air conditioning, direct-dial telephone and voicemail; desk; in-room safe; hand-held hairdryer. (255 square feet). Accessible stateroom features: stateroom door wid... **Club Oceanview Stateroom** (Code: 06) Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed, some staterooms feature sofa bed, 40” flat-screen TV, veranda, refrigerator with mini-bar, thermostat-controlled air conditioner, direct-dial telephone with voice mail, writing desk, in-room safe, and hand-held hairdryer. Categories 04, 05, 06 (170 s... **Guarantee - Oceanview** (Code: Y) Guarantee - Oceanview **Club Oceanview Stateroom** (Code: 04) Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed, some staterooms feature sofa bed, 40” flat-screen TV, veranda, refrigerator with mini-bar, thermostat-controlled air conditioner, direct-dial telephone with voice mail, writing desk, in-room safe, and hand-held hairdryer. Categories 04, 05, 06 (170 s... ### Balcony Cabins **Club Veranda Plus Stateroom - Guaranteed** (Code: XP) Stateroom Features Veranda Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed Sitting area with 40” flat-screen TV Mini-bar Thermostat-controlled air conditioner Direct-dial telephone with voice mail Writing desk In-room safe Hand-held hairdryer USB ports under bedside reading lamps Stateroom: 175 sq.... **Club Veranda Plus Stateroom** (Code: P3) Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed. Sitting area with 40” flat-screen TV, veranda, refrigerator with mini-bar, thermostat-controlled air conditioner. Direct-dial telephone with voice mail. writing desk, in-room safe, hand-held hairdryer, USB ports under bedside reading lamps. 120 compl... **Club Veranda Plus Stateroom** (Code: P2) Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed. Sitting area with 40” flat-screen TV, veranda, refrigerator with mini-bar, thermostat-controlled air conditioner. Direct-dial telephone with voice mail. writing desk, in-room safe, hand-held hairdryer, USB ports under bedside reading lamps. 120 compl... **Club Veranda Stateroom** (Code: V2) Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed. Comfortable sitting area with 40” flat-screen TV. Veranda. Refrigerator with mini-bar. Thermostat-controlled air conditioner. Direct-dial telephone with voice mail. Writing desk. In-room safe. Hand-held hairdryer. USB ports under bedside reading lamp... **Club Veranda Plus Stateroom** (Code: P1) Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed. Sitting area with 40” flat-screen TV, veranda, refrigerator with mini-bar, thermostat-controlled air conditioner. Direct-dial telephone with voice mail. writing desk, in-room safe, hand-held hairdryer, USB ports under bedside reading lamps. 120 compl... **Club Veranda Stateroom** (Code: V1) Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed. Comfortable sitting area with 40” flat-screen TV. Veranda. Refrigerator with mini-bar. Thermostat-controlled air conditioner. Direct-dial telephone with voice mail. Writing desk. In-room safe. Hand-held hairdryer. USB ports under bedside reading lamp... **Guarantee - Veranda** (Code: X) Guarantee - Veranda **Club Veranda Stateroom** (Code: V3) Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed. Comfortable sitting area with 40” flat-screen TV. Veranda. Refrigerator with mini-bar. Thermostat-controlled air conditioner. Direct-dial telephone with voice mail. Writing desk. In-room safe. Hand-held hairdryer. USB ports under bedside reading lamp... ### Suite Cabins **Club Ocean Suite** (Code: CO) Spacious living room with a separate master bedroom. Master bedroom with one king size bed and a 40” flat-screen television. 55” flat-screen television in living room. Marble master bathroom with shower. Journey and Quest suites feature a tub.. Dressing room with vanity and ample closet space. Floor... **Guarantee - Suite** (Code: W) Guarantee - Suite **Club World Owner's Suite** (Code: CW) Spacious living room with a separate master bedroom. Master bedroom with one king size bed and a 40” flat-screen television. 55” flat-screen television in living room. Marble master bathroom with shower. Journey and Quest suites feature a tub.. Dressing room with vanity and ample closet space. Floor... **Club Continent Suite** (Code: N1) Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size. Spacious and comfortable sitting area with 55” flat-screen television. Roomy bathroom with shower, some also feature a tub. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, veranda, refrigerator with mini-bar, thermostat-controlled air conditioner, direct-dial tel... **Club Continent Suite** (Code: N2) Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size. Spacious and comfortable sitting area with 55” flat-screen television. Roomy bathroom with shower, some also feature a tub. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, veranda, refrigerator with mini-bar, thermostat-controlled air conditioner, direct-dial tel... ## Ship Information ### Azamara Onward Step aboard the new Azamara Onward℠, and arrive at the doorstep of the globe’s most hidden gems and storied cities. Built to cross oceans, cruise along scenic waterways and dock at locations larger ships can’t access — this small ship cruising experience is unlike any other. Throughout your journey, you’ll find so many ways to immerse yourself in your travels. Our thoughtfully-planned itineraries feature more extended stays, more overnights, and unique night touring, giving you more time for what matters — experiencing the history, arts, cuisine, and local customs that make each port memorable. And after a day spent discovering the treasures of your destination, retreat to your seaside sanctuary for ocean views, saltwater breezes, and all the lush amenities you can imagine. From 24-hour room service to five-star butler service, our luxury staterooms and spacious suites deliver genuine tranquility and comfort. Azamara ships are designed to meet your every need, no matter where you’re going. That’s why our list of onboard amenities is almost as far-reaching as the locations we visit. Discover a world of flavors at our specialty restaurants, recharge and relax at our state-of-the-art spa and fitness center, and take in nightly on-board entertainment, from signature shows, comedy nights, and unforgettable events. While our destinations may bring you on board, it’s our international crew that keeps you coming back. Across the fleet, our authentic service goes beyond the expectations of even the most well-traveled cruisers. From anticipating your needs and knowing you by name to offering the most dedicated attention to detail, personal connections are always a moment away. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 702 | | Crew | 400 | | Gross Tonnage | 30,277.0 | | Length | 592.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 352 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Other - **Room Service**: The best time for room service? Whenever you say it is, 24-hours a day. Order from the full breakfast menu between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM, and we’ll del... ### Recreational - **The Patio and Swirl & Top**: Casual “pool grill” by day. A sit-down al fresco dining experience by night. Taste your way around the world with exclusive personalized dishes using ... - **Stay fit & feel good**: Join complimentary group classes like yoga on the deck, Pilates, cycling, core workouts, and nutrition classes. Exercise on your own at our Fitness Ce... - **What to Wear**: In all of our dining rooms, we encourage guests to follow a “resort casual” dress code, following good taste and common sense. Bare feet, tank tops, b... - **The Salon**: Our full-service salon offers a menu of professional services for men and women. Special packages of hair and scalp renewing rituals, pedicures with m... - **Elemis Aroma Seaweed Massage**: Unwind in a warming wrap after a heated seaweed mask and essential oils are applied to your body. Detoxify and decongest with a treatment for tired mu... ### Entertainment - **The Drawing Room**: This library is one of the quiet jewels of Azamara, a peaceful and beautifully appointed space for reading or relaxing after dinner. Browse the collec... - **The Living Room**: The idea of the Living Room is just that. To “live in” and to enjoy time with friends and fellow guests! Much of the room is furnished as a living roo... - **The Den**: Azamara Pursuit and Quest’s newest lounge exemplifies our dedication to Destination Immersion® experiences. The Den inspires you with tools to travel ... ### Food and Drink - **Mosaic Cafe & Mosaic Cafe Night**: Our onboard coffee corner may very well become your favorite nook on the ship. With elegant and comfortable furniture, it's bound to be one of the the... - **Windows Cafe**: Our daily themed dinner often takes its inspiration from the region we’re visiting—Indian, Mexican, Spanish, Italian. We also create an extra live sta... - **The Wine Cellar**: You’ll be hard-pressed to find such a collection of limited production, small label and rare vintage wines anywhere on the high seas! And with vintage... - **Atlas Bar**: Atlas Bar is a unique concept offering artisanal cocktails created using the latest one-of-a-kind techniques. These crafted beverages are as delightfu... - **Discoveries Restaurant**: Discover the world through dishes and flavors from the places we visit. Of course, you’ll also enjoy a wide variety of nightly selections such as file... ### Relaxation - **BIOTEC Firm-a-Lift**: Enjoy a youth-enhancing facial that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while smoothing your skin tone and texture in just one treatment... - **Elemis Aroma Stone Therapy**: Feel tension and stress melt away. Enjoy the warming sensation the volcanic basalt stones provide while your body is massaged using traditional techni... - **Acupuncture**: Azamara’s acupuncturists are practitioners licensed by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. A variety of treatm... - **The Sanctum Spa**: Staffed by professional aestheticians and therapists, the Azamara Spa is an oasis of tranquility. Choose from an extensive menu of services including:... ## Ports of Call ### Venice (Fusina), Italy *Coordinates: 45.4191, 12.2568* ### Bologna *Coordinates: 44.4942, 11.3465* ### Ancona, Italy *Coordinates: 43.6159, 13.5188* Rising above the waters of the Adriatic Sea is Ancona, a city steeped in over 2,400 years of history. From the Cathedral standing high above the old town on Gusaco Hill to its beautiful ancient arches, Ancona is a city waiting for its secrets to be discovered. Uncover the past with Azamara®’s immersive Italy cruises. ### Kotor *Coordinates: 42.326, 18.6767* Kotor’s beautiful bay has long attracted passing ships that stopped to trade, plunder, or conquer, and merchants, pirates, and soldiers of numerous empires have walked this maze of cobblestone streets before you. One of Europe’s best-preserved cities of medieval or Renaissance vintage, its walls were constructed right into the steep slopes of the mountain behind it, providing protection and ma... ### Taranto *Coordinates: 40.4692, 17.24* Taranto is a coastal city in southern Italy. It lies between the Mar Grande (Big Sea) and Mar Piccolo (Little Sea) bodies of water. Bridges link the mainland to the old town, on a small island. This is home to the 15th-century Aragonese Castle, the Spartan Museum of Taranto, and San Cataldo Basilica, with a baroque facade. The MArTA Archaeological Museum has a collection of artifacts from prehisto... ### Crotone *Coordinates: 39.0807, 17.1271* The Port of Crotone is a small port in Italy. Crotone, with its old town and the Castel of Charles V. Santa Severina, named among the most beautiful Italian places in italy. ### Siracusa, Sicily *Coordinates: 37.0665, 15.2844* Siracusa is known for the archaeological and historical sights that define its grand past, as one of the major powers of the Mediterranean world in the 5th century BC. They include a Greek theater, still in use, where Aeschylus produced some of his plays; a dramatic necropolis with burial niches cut into the rock that include the tomb of Archimedes, famous mathematician, engineer, and inventor; an... ### Trapani, Sicily *Coordinates: 38.0171, 12.518* Few reminders still exist of Trapani’s ancient history, but from Phoenician days it was a trading port, well positioned for commerce with Africa, Naples, and the western Mediterranean. The Middle Ages is the era most evident in its old town, now a pedestrian zone. Aging palaces, some imposing and others in various stages of decay, cluster along a peninsula stretching into the bay. Worthy of note... ### Amalfi *Coordinates: 40.6344, 14.6026* Renowned for its sheer cliffs and striking beauty, the town of Amalfi on the Gulf of Salerno is known for its photographic splendor and its close proximity to Sorrento, Positano and Isle of Capri. This enviable area of Italy also produces the most beautiful handmade paper. For a most interesting afternoon, take a tour the Museo della Carta, the paper museum, and take home the most beautiful souven... ### Sorrento *Coordinates: 40.6263, 14.3757* A warming sun and gentle sea breezes have been attracting visitors to this fair spot for two millennia. Its reputation as a playground of the ancient rich and famous resulted in the building of lavish villas and palaces, an emperor relocated to the Isle of Capri nearby, and over the centuries it has been a haven for artists and artisans, writers and poets, politicians and philosophers, and all man... ### Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy *Coordinates: 42.1062, 11.7757* Rome has something special to offer to all visitors, no matter their interests and tastes. Whether you daydream about fighting with gladiators in the Coliseum, debating with togaed senators in the Forum, tossing a coin in a fabled fountain, or being awestruck by the magnificence of St Peter’s Basilica and Michelangelo’s masterpieces, Rome seems to live up to its sobriquet – the Eternal City.... ### Portoferraio, Elba *Coordinates: 42.8125, 10.3156* Portoferraio is a town and comune in the province of Livorno, on the edge of the eponymous harbour of the island of Elba. It is the island's largest city. Because of its terrain, many of its buildings are situated on the slopes of a tiny hill bordered on three sides by the sea. ### Florence /pisa (Livorno), Italy *Coordinates: 43.5485, 10.3106* Ah, Florence—sublime birthplace of the Renaissance, its historic center full to bursting with elegant squares, imposing palaces, magnificent churches, and museums with such an abundance of riches it could make an art lover weep for joy. The list of illustrious names connected with this city is mind-boggling: Botticelli, Dante, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Galileo. Other colorful and fascinating ch... ### Portovenere *Coordinates: 44.0519, 9.83531* When you picture classic Italian romance (think Lady-and-the-Tramp-sharing-a-plate-of-spaghetti-and-meatballs-while-staring-into-each-other’s-eyes romance), the setting could be Portovenere. Set on the Gulf of Poets (Golfo dei Poeti), Portovenere served as inspiration for the works of English poets Lord Byron and Percy Shelley in the early 1800s, which speaks volumes for just how romantic thi... ### Nice *Coordinates: 43.6958, 7.27156* Nice, Queen of the Riviera, is imbued with the joie de vivre that epitomizes this fabled coastline. Perhaps it is that famous light and color that has long attracted artists, that makes one feel so alive, makes a stroll down the wide seaside Promenade des Anglais so exhilarating. The old town is a warren of meandering lanes edged by tall houses, and small, alluring shops. A treasure trove of archa... ### Provence (Marseille) *Coordinates: 43.2976, 5.38104* Marseille, a port city in southern France, has been a crossroads of immigration and trade since its founding by the Greeks circa 600 B.C. At its heart is the Vieux-Port (Old Port), where fishmongers sell their catch along the boat-lined quay. Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde is a Romanesque-Byzantine church. Modern landmarks include Le Corbusier’s influential Cité Radieuse complex and Zaha Hadi... ### Barcelona *Coordinates: 41.3926, 2.07015* Dynamic Barcelona is all about architecture, from the magnificent medieval buildings of the Gothic Quarter to the Modernist movement typified by the work of Antoni Gaudi. Though his materials were stone and metal, his forms were organic, awash in curves, swirls, and colors. His masterpiece is the amazing Church of the Sagrada Familia, colossal and as yet unfinished, though construction began in 18... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2230943 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2230943 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2230943.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2230943/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/azamara/azamara-onward/other/69550.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 05:07:02 UTC