Allura: 17-Night Cruise from Barcelona - October 31, 2026

With 13 hours hours in Palamos, Spain - from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM - you have a full day ashore with room to breathe. Go beyond the typical tourist stops: neighborhoods, local dining, and cultural sites that most cruise visitors never reach. Leave time for unstructured wandering. Palamos is ideal for travelers who enjoy a mix of culture, seaside leisure, and culinary delights.

The Allura is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Sete, France are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Meander through Sete's charming canals lined with cafes and colorful boats.

Your ship arrives in Marseille, France at 7:00 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.

You'll have 11 hours hours to explore Savona (Genoa), Italy, from 8:00 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. Savona's historic center is compact and inviting, filled with narrow streets, small squares, and historic buildings.

The Allura is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in La Spezia (Cinque Terre), Italy are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. From La Spezia, trains and boats quickly reach the famous villages of Cinque Terre.

Your ship arrives in Portoferraio (Elba), Italy at 7:00 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. Wander Portoferraio's old town to discover charming streets lined with colorful buildings, shops, and cafes.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 Allura is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Naples, Italy are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. A short drive from Naples, these ancient Roman towns offer a fascinating glimpse into history preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Your ship arrives in Messina, Sicily, Italy at 7:00 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. The Cathedral of Messina, rebuilt after earthquakes, features a stunning interior, historic mosaics, and the famous astronomical clock.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Valletta, Malta, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 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. From the outside it looks restrained, but inside is one of the most richly decorated churches in Europe.

The Allura is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Trapani, Italy are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. Wander the narrow streets of Trapani's historic center, discovering centuries-old churches, bustling piazzas, and charming shops that showcase local crafts and culture.

Your ship arrives in La Goulette, Tunisia at 7:00 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. The ruins of ancient Carthage sit overlooking the sea and offer a fascinating look into one of history's great civilizations.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 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. The city's layered history shows up in Roman ruins, medieval towers, and wide Spanish style streets, all woven into daily life.

The Allura is a mid-sized ship, which means excursion options in Cartagena, Spain are plentiful. Plan your top priorities in advance and you'll generally find services accessible without long waits. The Roman Theatre is Cartagena's star attraction and an impressive one.

Your ship arrives in Valencia, Spain at 7:00 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. Valencia's cruise port is conveniently located near the city center, making exploration easy on foot or via local transport.

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Barcelona, Spain, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 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. Wandering through the older districts reveals narrow streets, hidden squares, and centuries of stories.