--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 262fcf8a-b6c2-42b8-8a4c-910e9c39765c slug: 2242472 voyage_code: E31M190627 cruise_line: Emerald Yacht Cruises ship: Emerald Sakara departure_date: return_date: nights: 11 embarkation_port: Civitavecchia (Rome) disembarkation_port: Valletta, Malta starting_price_usd: 21390.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T15:55:13Z --- # Unhurried Islands of the Mediterranean: Corsica, Sardinia & Sicily > Emerald Yacht Cruises · Emerald Sakara · Jun 19 – 30, 2027   (11 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Emerald Yacht Cruises | | **Ship** | Emerald Sakara | | **Duration** | 11 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Civitavecchia (Rome) | | **Disembarkation Port** | Valletta, Malta | | **Starting Price** | 21,390 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | E31M190627 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Civitavecchia (Rome) **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Civitavecchia is a coastal town northwest of Rome, in Italy. Built in the 2nd century, the Port of Civitavecchia still retains some of its original features, like the Roman Dock. The port area also includes the 16th-century Michelangelo Fort. Nearby, the National Archaeological Museum displays bronze and ceramic artifacts. Northeast of town are the Terme Taurine, the ruins of a Roman thermal bath complex. ### Day 2: Bonifacio, Corsica **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bonifacio is a town on the southern tip of the French island of Corsica. It’s known for its lively marina and medieval clifftop citadel. The 13th-century Bastion de l’Etendard houses a small museum with exhibits on the town’s history. L’Escalier du Roi d’Aragon is 187 ancient steps carved into the cliff face. To the southeast, the uninhabited Lavezzi Islands, a nature reserve, have granite boulders and sandy beaches. ### Day 3: Porto Cervo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Arbatax **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Cagliari **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Tunis **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Trapani **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Trapani is a city in western Sicily with a crescent-shaped coastline. At the western tip, offering views as far as the Aegadian Islands, is the 17th-century Torre di Ligny watchtower. It houses the Museo di Preistoria e del Mare, with archeological artifacts. North of the harbor, the Chiesa del Purgatorio church holds wooden sculptures that are paraded around the city during Easter’s Processione dei Misteri. ### Day 8: Palermo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily. The 12th-century Palermo Cathedral houses royal tombs, while the huge neoclassical Teatro Massimo is known for opera performances. Also in the center are the Palazzo dei Normanni, a royal palace started in the 9th century, and the Cappella Palatina, with Byzantine mosaics. Busy markets include the central Ballarò street market and the Vucciria, near the port. ### Day 9: Pantelleria Island **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 10: Porto Empedocle **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Porto Empedocle is a town and comune in Italy on the coast of the Strait of Sicily, administratively part of the province of Agrigento. It is the namesake of Empedocles, a Greek pre-Socratic philosopher and a citizen of the city of Akragas, in his day a Greek colony in Sicily. ### Day 11: Valletta, Malta **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Valletta (or Il-Belt) is the tiny capital of the Mediterranean island nation of Malta. The walled city was established in the 1500s on a peninsula by the Knights of St. John, a Roman Catholic order. It’s known for museums, palaces and grand churches. Baroque landmarks include St. John’s Co-Cathedral, whose opulent interior is home to the Caravaggio masterpiece "The Beheading of Saint John." ### Day 12: Valletta, Malta **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Valletta (or Il-Belt) is the tiny capital of the Mediterranean island nation of Malta. The walled city was established in the 1500s on a peninsula by the Knights of St. John, a Roman Catholic order. It’s known for museums, palaces and grand churches. Baroque landmarks include St. John’s Co-Cathedral, whose opulent interior is home to the Caravaggio masterpiece "The Beheading of Saint John." ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $21,390 | | Suite | $28,190 | ## Ship Information ### Emerald Sakara #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 100 | | Crew | 64 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 360.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 50 | ## Ports of Call ### Civitavecchia (Rome) *Coordinates: 42.1062, 11.7757* Civitavecchia is a coastal town northwest of Rome, in Italy. Built in the 2nd century, the Port of Civitavecchia still retains some of its original features, like the Roman Dock. The port area also includes the 16th-century Michelangelo Fort. Nearby, the National Archaeological Museum displays bronze and ceramic artifacts. Northeast of town are the Terme Taurine, the ruins of a Roman thermal bath ... ### Bonifacio, Corsica *Coordinates: 41.3874, 9.15939* Bonifacio is a town on the southern tip of the French island of Corsica. It’s known for its lively marina and medieval clifftop citadel. The 13th-century Bastion de l’Etendard houses a small museum with exhibits on the town’s history. L’Escalier du Roi d’Aragon is 187 ancient steps carved into the cliff face. To the southeast, the uninhabited Lavezzi Islands, a nature reserve, have grani... ### Porto Cervo *Coordinates: 41.1406, 9.53267* ### Arbatax *Coordinates: 39.9361, 9.70691* ### Cagliari *Coordinates: 39.2149, 9.1095* ### Tunis *Coordinates: 36.8117, 10.1761* ### Trapani *Coordinates: 38.0171, 12.518* Trapani is a city in western Sicily with a crescent-shaped coastline. At the western tip, offering views as far as the Aegadian Islands, is the 17th-century Torre di Ligny watchtower. It houses the Museo di Preistoria e del Mare, with archeological artifacts. North of the harbor, the Chiesa del Purgatorio church holds wooden sculptures that are paraded around the city during Easter’s Processione... ### Palermo *Coordinates: 38.1156, 13.3613* Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily. The 12th-century Palermo Cathedral houses royal tombs, while the huge neoclassical Teatro Massimo is known for opera performances. Also in the center are the Palazzo dei Normanni, a royal palace started in the 9th century, and the Cappella Palatina, with Byzantine mosaics. Busy markets include the central Ballarò street market and the Vuccir... ### Pantelleria Island *Coordinates: 36.829, 11.9436* ### Porto Empedocle *Coordinates: 37.2865, 13.5269* Porto Empedocle is a town and comune in Italy on the coast of the Strait of Sicily, administratively part of the province of Agrigento. It is the namesake of Empedocles, a Greek pre-Socratic philosopher and a citizen of the city of Akragas, in his day a Greek colony in Sicily. ### Valletta, Malta *Coordinates: 35.8922, 14.5128* Valletta (or Il-Belt) is the tiny capital of the Mediterranean island nation of Malta. The walled city was established in the 1500s on a peninsula by the Knights of St. John, a Roman Catholic order. It’s known for museums, palaces and grand churches. Baroque landmarks include St. John’s Co-Cathedral, whose opulent interior is home to the Caravaggio masterpiece "The Beheading of Saint John." ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2242472 - **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/2242472 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2242472.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2242472/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/emerald-yacht-cruises/emerald-sakara/other/77637.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 15:55:13 UTC