Costa Toscana: 4-Night Cruise from Palermo - May 27, 2027

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. Rome is the main draw, and many visitors focus on a handful of must see areas.

The Costa Toscana carries 3,500+ passengers, which can create congestion at the terminal in Savona (Genoa), Italy. Ship-arranged shore excursions are your best bet - these groups most often receive priority disembarkation. Savona's historic center is compact and inviting, filled with narrow streets, small squares, and historic buildings.

Your ship arrives in Marseille, France at 8:30 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. Cruise ships dock at Marseille's port near the city center, making exploration on foot easy.

Your cruise ends in Barcelona, Spain, where the Costa Toscana is scheduled to dock at 8:00 AM. With 3,500+ passengers, disembarkation groups are called over a two to three hour window - but once your group is called, you'll be off in about 15 minutes. Self-assist - carrying your own bags off - lets you skip the wait and walk off first. Book your flight at least five hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Wandering through the older districts reveals narrow streets, hidden squares, and centuries of stories.