Ocean Cruises in France and Italy

This 23-day ultra-luxury trip includes a 14-night cruise and an 8-night land tour through Italy, with just 228 guests and a nearly 1:1 crew ratio. You'll sail from Monte Carlo to Cannes, then dock at Portovenere and Marina di Carrara before reaching Livorno, where you can visit Florence's Renaissance art and Pisa's Campo dei Miracoli.

Set sail on the ultra-luxury Scenic Eclipse II, hosting just 228 guests with nearly one crew member per passenger. You'll start in UNESCO-listed Valletta, Malta, then head to Taormina where the ancient Greek Theatre sits with Mount Etna rising behind it, followed by Sorrento's cliffs overlooking the Amalfi Coast.

Sail aboard the 6-star Scenic Eclipse from Nice to Barcelona, docking in Portofino's colorful harbour and Livorno with access to Florence and Pisa's Leaning Tower. The ship stops at Calvi's 13th-century citadel on Corsica, where you'll stroll through Marseille's historic Panier District and taste Provençal treats. Late evening departures from Monte Carlo and Cannes give you extra time in port.

Sail aboard the 228-guest Scenic Eclipse II along France and Italy's popular coastline, with overnight stays in Monte Carlo for the Formula 1 Grand Prix and late departures in Saint-Tropez and Porto Ercole. You'll visit the 16th-century Chateau Grimaldi in Antibes (now a Picasso museum) and Calvi's medieval citadel on Corsica.