Italy Small Ship Cruises

Embark on a 9-day Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona to Nice aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Visit Palma de Mallorca's stunning coves, and explore Mahon’s historic charm. See Sardinia’s medieval town of Alghero, followed by the scenic beaches of Ile-Rousse in Corsica. Discover Napoleon’s legacy in Portoferraio and more.

Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Civitavecchia to Nice aboard the Royal Clipper, exploring historic sites like Portoferraio and Alghero and stunning beaches in Corsica and the luxurious Monaco. Conclude your journey in Nice, enjoying its vibrant Old Town and the beautiful Promenade des Anglais.

Embark on an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Venice on the Royal Clipper, visiting stunning destinations like Kotor, Monopoli, and Croatia's Korcula and Trogir. Experience a mix of sailing adventure and rich history while enjoying beautiful landscapes and charming towns.

Set sail on an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Nice aboard the Royal Clipper, exploring the stunning coasts of France, Italy, Corsica, and Sardinia. Highlights include Porto Venere, Elba, Bonifacio, Alghero, and Ajaccio, wrapping up with a stroll along Nice's Promenade des Anglais.

Cruise the Italian coast on this 8-day trip from Nice. Stop in Livorno, Elba, Alghero, Porto Cervo, Porto Santo Stefano, and La Spezia. Explore old towns, enjoy wine tasting in Tuscany, visit Napoleon’s home, relax on quiet beaches, and tour the Cinque Terre or Portofino. Return to Nice with lasting views, local flavors, and rich coastal charm.

Embark on a 12-day Mediterranean cruise from Venice to Rome aboard the Royal Clipper, exploring both iconic sites and hidden gems. Visit historic towns in Croatia, the ancient ruins of Butrint in Albania, and marvel at Sicily's archaeological treasures before concluding in Civitavecchia.

Set sail on a 12-day Star Clipper cruise from Venice, exploring Croatia's coastal gems and Montenegro's Kotor. Discover Italy's Apulia region, Sicily's Taormina, and end your journey in Civitavecchia, just outside Rome.

Embark on a 10-day Ancient Shores of Sicily and Malta cruise, aboard Sea Cloud II. Explore ancient cities, UNESCO-listed temples, and landscapes shaped by the Romans, Greeks, and Carthaginians. Visit Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, the Ggantija Temples, and Valletta, stroll medieval Erice, and tour The Godfather’s Castello degli Schiavi.

Set sail on a 10-day Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia to Piraeus aboard the Royal Clipper, visiting stunning locations like the Pontine Islands, Lipari, Taormina, and the historic sites of Ancient Olympia. The journey also includes Pargа, Monemvasia, and concludes in Piraeus, granting access to Athens.

The Royal Clipper invites you on this 4-day cruise from Croatia to Slovenia. Starting and ending in Venice, Italy and exploring the towns of Rovinj in Croatia and Piran in Slovenia along the way to see Baroque architecture, and immerse yourself in the history and cuisine of this gorgeous Mediterranean region.

Join a 12-day cruise on the Star Clipper, starting from Civitavecchia and exploring Italy's Pontine Islands, the Aeolian Islands, and Sicily. Discover Greece's historic sites, including Olympia and picturesque Hydra, before concluding in Athens.

This 9-day Southern France and Italian Riviera cruise with Smithsonian Journeys sails from Barcelona to Civitavecchia on the Le Champlain. Explore the rich history and culture of the fabled lands on the northern shores of the Mediterranean Sea.