Did not go on excursion - city very run down.

Marseille

Lots to see but a very long way from the port of Civitavecchia. You will spend a good part of your day getting to and from Rome in the train or bus.
Should be seen in more than one day,but if that's all you've got grab it.
Perhaps consider leaving out the Vatican because it takes too long and if there is a papal address day or some other event you will waste the day and not even get close to the place - at the expense of seeing other parts of Rome.
My wife loves the place, but I think it is a sewer with the lid left off. Opinions differ.
Be warned.

Rome (Civitavecchia)

Excellent Port - Good day trips to Pompeii, Sorrento etc. all seem to be good so go for the one that fires your imagination the most.
The city is very rough in the dock area but if you travel a couple of kilometers north the upmarket shopping area has all the fashion you could ask for and is well within traveling range if you don't want an excursion - but the prices may shock.

Naples

This town exists purely for the tourist.
Great views, walk the wall around the city every corner brings a photo opportunity better than the last. Then catch the cable car up to the top of the surrounding hills.
Fabulous views.
This will fill your day!
Save your money and just do these two things instead of the excursions. They can't match them
for enjoyment and cost only a few euros each.

Dubrovnik

Now here is a crazy place.
Again just walk the town see the major points of interest, two days should be enough to figure out the place and how it works.
Be warned, you WILL get lost!
Go to the Murano factory if you want, but who hasn't seen glass being shaped etc. Seems a waste to miss the vibe for the sake of buying what is available on every street corner in town.
Also the ships dock a fair way from the city but the 'people mover' gets you into walking distance if you don't want to catch the vaporetto (water bus) or the very expensive water taxi.
Warning, the people mover etc. can be a long walk to start with.
This port sadly is not at all friendly for those with walking impairments I would not suggest attempting it.

Venice

Big walk to city centre but doable.
See la Rambla, and the Gaudi designed la Familia cathedral.
Personally I don't think there is much more of a unique nature that it has to offer.

Barcelona

Cabin No. 8470 
Very good large, regular shaped cabin with good sized balcony.
Great views over the stern
Quiet corridor because almost no passing pedestrian traffic.
Bit noisy when maneuvering for docking, often wakened by vibration from screws reversing etc. in the small hours but easy to tolerate.
Well worth the small inconvenience.

The ship is all glitz and bling but very little class.Because the prices of tickets is quite cheap, prospective cruisers must realize that the class of clientele might not be all they hope for.

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