7 nights · Nice, France Riviera · Departs Villefranche-sur-Mer (France) · Visiting Porto Cervo, Alghero, Carloforte, Bonifacio, Portoferraio, Porto Ercole, Civitavecchia-Rome · Aboard SeaDream Yacht Club on the SeaDream I
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| Cruise line | SeaDream Yacht Club |
|---|---|
| Ship | SeaDream I |
| Duration | 7 nights |
| Port calls | 8 |
| Departures | 2 sailings |
| From fare | $19,820 per person |
| Year built | 1984 |
| Guests | 112 |
| Cabins | 56 |
| Crew | 100 |
| Length | 108 m |
| Beam | 14 m |
| Cruising speed | 18.0 kn |
Villefranche-sur-Mer makes an unusually graceful first impression: pastel houses rise above one of the Riviera’s deepest natural harbors. Wander the old town’s narrow lanes, then visit the 16th-century citadel and its museums. Jean Cocteau’s painted Chapel of Saint-Pierre adds a distinctive local detail. Nearby trains connect you with Nice; roads lead to Èze and the wider Côte d’Azur.
Porto Cervo is the Costa Smeralda’s polished heart, where Sardinia’s granite coast meets the Mediterranean’s deep blue. Its marina fills with sailing boats and superyachts, while the Piazzetta gathers cafés, boutiques and evening promenades. Built from the 1960s onward under the vision of Prince Karim Aga Khan, the resort has a distinct architectural character. Visit the whitewashed Stella Maris church, then seek clear water and quieter coves along the coast.
Alghero gives northwestern Sardinia a distinctly Catalan accent, heard in its dialect and seen in its old town. Walk the sea walls, then follow narrow lanes past Gothic churches, coral shops and cafés opening onto Piazza Civica. Beyond the ramparts, the coast leads to beaches and Capo Caccia, where boats reach the dramatic Neptune’s Grotto. Come ashore for history, seafood and a waterfront made for an unhurried stroll.
Carloforte sits on San Pietro, a small island off Sardinia’s southwestern coast, reached by ferry from the mainland. Its pastel waterfront and Ligurian character reflect settlers who arrived from Tunisia’s Tabarka in 1738. Walk the compact old town for shaded lanes, sea views and shops selling local tuna and island specialties. Then linger over a seafood lunch: Carloforte remains tied to the bluefin tuna fishery that shaped its table and traditions.
Bonifacio clings to limestone cliffs at Corsica’s southern tip, its old town rising above a narrow, sheltered strait. From the harbor, climb through the medieval citadel’s steep lanes for sea views reaching Sardinia on clear days. Below, boats thread the fjord-like inlet, while the famed King Aragon’s Staircase descends 187 steps toward the water. Come ashore ready for slopes, stone, and a striking sense of history.
Portoferraio rises above Elba’s deep-blue harbor, its honey-colored walls reflecting the ambition of Cosimo I de’ Medici. Walk the steep lanes between the Medici fortresses, then visit Villa dei Mulini, Napoleon’s residence during his 1814–15 exile. Beyond the old town, clear coves and pale beaches invite a swim. Vineyards and coastal roads reward a longer stay. This is Tuscany with salt air and a storied past.
Porto Ercole sits on Monte Argentario, where southern Tuscany meets the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its old harbour curves beneath pastel houses, while sixteenth-century Spanish forts keep watch above the town. Walk uphill to the Rocca for views across the rooftops and water, then linger over lunch beside the boats. Nearby, the Feniglia nature reserve offers pine shade, dunes and a long sweep of sand. Caravaggio died here in 1610, adding a striking historical note to this coastal stop.
Your ship docks at Civitavecchia, Rome’s seaport, about 50 miles northwest of the capital. Rome’s great monuments are within reach, but the port town rewards a closer look. Walk the waterfront to Forte Michelangelo, a 16th-century fortress begun under Pope Julius II; explore the old streets and market. Prefer a quieter day? The town’s seafront and nearby beaches offer an easy change of pace. Choose Rome for art and antiquity, or Civitavecchia for coastal life beyond the terminal.
Published August 5, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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