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3 Spectacular Days in Barcelona-Your Barcelona Post-Cruise Itinerary

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Whether you’re spending time in Barcelona before your cruise begins or capping off your trip like we did, these three days give you a balanced glimpse of the city’s seaside charm, architectural wonders, and hidden corners.

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An Easy Cruise Port Day in Marseille: Cathedrals, Coffee & Harbor Views

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With no excursion booked, no rigid timeline, and no checklist to tackle, we wandered. And let me tell you—our easy cruise port day in Marseille turned out to be one of the most enjoyable stops of the trip.

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A Cruise Port Day in Villefranche-sur-Mer: Nice, Monaco & French Riviera Magic

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There’s something unforgettable about opening your stateroom curtains and seeing the glow of the French Riviera smiling back at you. Our Villefranche-sur-Mer cruise port day was our first taste of France on this itinerary, and from the moment we stepped off the tender boat, we knew it would be one of the highlights.

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Celebrity Equinox: Pros & Cons to Know Before You Book Your Cruise

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We recently returned from a 9-night Mediterranean cruise aboard the Celebrity Equinox, sailing from Barcelona and visiting Italy, France, and Spain—with an overnight in La Spezia (hello, Cinque Terre dream come true!). We noted several Celebrity Equinox pros & cons during our trip – spoiler alert, there were a lot of pros.

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How to Spend a Perfect Cruise Port Day in Portofino, Italy

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This iconic village on the Italian Riviera is the stuff of postcards. Colorful buildings curve around a tiny harbor filled with yachts that probably have better furniture than my living room. It’s beautiful, it’s bougie, and—on cruise ship days—it’s very crowded.

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