French & Italian Riviera Yacht Cruise from Nice to Barcelona

Emerald Sakara

8 days / 7 nights

Departures

29 Aug - 05 Sep 2026-12%

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From

8.435 $ / per person

Sail through the heart of the Western Mediterranean aboard a luxury yacht, discovering Europe’s most glamorous coastlines in effortless style. From the elegance of the French Riviera to colourful Ligurian harbours and the artistic spirit of Catalonia, this boutique journey brings you right into the centre of each destination. Wander historic lanes, savour regional cuisine and enjoy scenic evenings anchored beside some of the Mediterranean’s most charming seaside towns.

EN Emerald - French & Italian Riviera Yacht Cruise from Nice to Barcelona

The cruise price includes:

French & Italian Riviera Yacht Cruise from Nice to Barcelona

Accommodation, onboard services

Seven nights cruise in a preferred category cabin
Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner
Airport transfers to and from the ship
Port taxes and charges
All tipping and gratuities
Wi-Fi

Meals, snacks, drinks

20 superb meals including 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
Complimentary wine, beer, soft drinks & selected cocktails throughout the day

Sightseeing tours

Walking tour of PortoVenere
Portofino lighthouse & Brown Castle Walk

Not included

Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Optional Tours listed in the itinerary

Itinerary

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Your memorable cruise begins in Nice on the elegant French Riviera. After your transfer, board your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht and settle in as your Mediterranean journey starts along one of Europe’s most iconic coastlines.
Please book your flight to arrive in Nice before 03:00 PM.
Docked: 20:00
Inclusions: Dinner

Arrive in Santa Margherita Ligure, an Italian resort town known for its palm-lined promenade, handsome villas and café terraces beside the harbour. Explore a baroque church, pause on the pebble beach, or try local red shrimp. Later, sail to nearby Portofino, where pastel façades surround a pretty harbour filled with yachts. Enjoy time for a waterfront stroll, boutique browsing and a scenic walk up to Brown Castle and the lighthouse for superb coastal views.
Optional tours: Guided walk from Nozarego to Portofino with a picnic; or a hands-on culinary visit in Rapallo with traditional pesto, lunch and free time, plus a short visit to Portofino.
Offshore: 07:00 - 12:30 | 14:30 - 23:00
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

UNESCO-listed Porto Venere charms with tall, colourful houses, narrow stepped lanes (locally called caruggi) and views across the Gulf of Poets once admired by Byron. Wander the stepped alleys up to Doria Castle or visit the cliff-top Church of St. Peter above the sea. A refined onboard performance introduces Renaissance-inspired music and dance from Genoa’s historic past.
Included Excursion: Walking tour of Porto Venere
Optional tours: Private boat along the Cinque Terre coast with brief village stops and time for a light tasting.
Offshore: 08:00 - 19:00
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On Corsica’s northwest coast, Calvi offers a beautiful sandy bay below a pine forest and a harbour overlooked by a historic citadel. The town is linked by legend to Columbus, while today it is known for summer festivals, relaxed cafés and easy coastal walks.
Optional tours: Short countryside circuit through Balagne villages, including Sant’Antonino and Pigna, with scenic stops.
Offshore: 08:00 - 19:00
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Saint-Tropez is known for its yacht-filled marina, beach clubs and designer boutiques. Yet, its old lanes, ochre façades and hillside views reveal a deeper character. Visit small galleries, the maritime museum, or the Annonciade for modern art, then enjoy a coffee on the quay where artists and sailors once gathered.
Optional tours: Guided walk of Saint-Tropez’s harbour and old streets, or a visit to hilltop Gassin and the canals of Port Grimaud with a short boat ride.
Offshore: 08:0 - 23:00
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Quintessential Provence: colourful houses, traditional fishing boats and a renowned daily market filled with local produce. Stroll the seafront, browse stalls for olives, cheeses and flowers, or relax at a terrace facing the harbour.
Optional tours: Medieval Le Castellet with wine tasting at a Bandol estate, or a guided e-bike ride along the coast with scenic pauses.
Offshore: 08:00 - 18:00
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Set where the mountains meet the sea, Roses is a coastal town with beaches, seafood taverns and easy access to the surreal world of Salvador Dalí. Try a bowl of local suquet de peix or follow the promenade for bay views.
Optional tours: The Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres for an immersive look at the artist’s universe, or Girona’s old quarter with Jewish heritage and city walls.
Offshore: 08:00 - 18:00
Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your luxurious yacht cruise concludes in Barcelona, Catalonia’s cosmopolitan capital. Take time to enjoy a final look at the waterfront before transfer, or extend your stay to visit Gaudí landmarks, lively markets and elegant squares in the historic centre. After breakfast, disembark for your onward journey.
Please book your flight departing Barcelona after 01:00 PM.
Docked: 08:00
Inclusions: Breakfast

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