Highlights

• Three nights in Rome before you sail, with the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the city centre all on the doorstep
• Seven nights aboard Norwegian Epic, one of the largest ships in the Mediterranean, with Freestyle Cruising, no fixed dining times and no formal nights
• Premium drinks, Wi-Fi, shore excursion credit and specialty dining included across every night at sea
• Salerno, gateway to the Amalfi Coast, with Positano and Ravello both reachable on the same day
• Catania sits at the foot of Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, with a baroque city centre and volcano excursions on the doorstep
• Livorno, the port for Florence and Pisa, both under an hour from the dock
• Nice on the French Riviera, with Monaco and its harbour, palace and casino square a short ride along the coast
• Marseille, France's oldest city, with an old port lined with seafood restaurants and a hilltop basilica above
• Two nights in Barcelona to finish, with Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter, the Sagrada Familia and the beach all within easy reach

Norwegian Epic

Norwegian Epic is one of the largest ships sailing the Mediterranean, refurbished in 2025 and built for families who want variety without having to plan every minute of it. NCL's Freestyle Cruising model means no fixed dining times, no formal nights and no assigned seating. You eat when you want, where you want, from the main restaurants to specialty venues including a steakhouse, French bistro, Italian kitchen, teppanyaki and Brazilian barbecue. Your package includes specialty dining credit, a premium drinks package and Wi-Fi across all seven nights.

Out on deck, the Aqua Park keeps younger guests busy with three water slides, two pools and five hot tubs, while the sports deck has a rock-climbing wall, bowling and a full basketball court. Sea days disappear quickly. In the evenings the ship shifts gear, with live shows, a dueling piano bar, the Epic Casino and a string of bars and lounges to choose from. The kids' programme, Splash Academy, runs complimentary supervised activities for ages six months to twelve years. Teens have their own dedicated lounge.

Terms and Conditions

Return flights with Ryanair from Dublin to Rome Fiumicino on 27 August and from Barcelona to Dublin on 8 September, with 20kg checked bags included throughout. Private transfers from Rome airport to your hotel, from your hotel to Civitavecchia port, from Barcelona port to your hotel, and from your hotel to Barcelona airport. Three nights' room-only accommodation in Rome near the Spanish Steps. Seven nights aboard Norwegian Epic in an inside stateroom for the Western Mediterranean cruise, with a premium drinks package, Wi-Fi, shore excursion credit and speciality dining credit included. Gratuities are not included in the cruise fare. Two nights' room-only accommodation in Barcelona. Local city taxes in Rome and Barcelona are payable on arrival and are not included in the package price. Based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing. Flights depart Dublin 2026-08-27. Price is correct at the time of posting (14 May 2026). Offers are subject to change. Price from €1,495 per person.

12 nights from €1,495 per person