Cruise · 9 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Scenic Rivieras of France & Italy
A nine-night cruise aboard Fred. Olsen's Balmoral from Alicante, visiting the coves of Mahón, the Cinque Terre region from La Spezia, and Corsica's Ajaccio along the French and Italian Rivieras.
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Departs
- 7 Oct 2027
- Sails from
- Alicante
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £999
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Promenade walks framed by turquoise seas in Mahón
Visits to Cinque Terre villages from La Spezia
Call at Villefranche on the French Riviera
Stopover in Ajaccio, Corsica’s historical port
Tours to Pisa and Florence from La Spezia
About the trip
This cruise on Fred. Olsen's Balmoral makes a circuit from Alicante along the Mediterranean coast, calling first at Mahón on Minorca. The harbour here is deep and sheltered enough to accommodate the ship, with narrow streets nearby to explore. From La Spezia, the gateway to the Cinque Terre, excursions often lead to the five colourful fishing villages perched above the Ligurian Sea or on to Pisa or Florence inland.
Stops in the French Riviera include Villefranche, with its busy little bay just east of Nice, and Toulon, overlooking a large naval harbour. Ajaccio on Corsica provides a change of scenery with its mix of palm trees and mountainous backdrop. Less frequented than mainland ports, it bears the marks of its Napoleonic history alongside a working fishing harbour.
The itinerary allows a measured pace with plenty of time to appreciate the coastline, the craft of small Italian harbours, and contrasting French ports that rarely see ships as large as Balmoral. Returning to Alicante brings this nine-night trip full circle after a varied call of Mediterranean locales.
- 1 Alicante
- 2 Mahón
- 3 La Spezia
- 4 Villefranche-sur-Mer
- 5 Toulon
- 6 Ajaccio
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Alicante, Spain
Day 2
Mahon, Spain
Day 3
La Spezia, Italy
Day 4
Villefranche, France
Day 5
Toulon, France
Day 6
Ajaccio, France
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Alicante
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Room
For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Scenic Rivieras of France & Italy?
- Scenic Rivieras of France & Italy is a 9 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Scenic Rivieras of France & Italy depart from?
- Scenic Rivieras of France & Italy departs from Alicante.
- Who operates Scenic Rivieras of France & Italy?
- Scenic Rivieras of France & Italy is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Scenic Rivieras of France & Italy cost?
- Prices for Scenic Rivieras of France & Italy start from £999, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
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