Cruising Norwegian Epic is one of the most entertaining and relaxing ways to experience Europe. Now, we make it easier to add even more memories to your journey with your choice of three unforgettable embarkation ports on Norwegian Epic’s 7-day Mediterranean itineraries: Barcelona, Rome and our newest departure port, Provence.

Barcelona invites you to taste tapas, watch flamenco or see Gaudi’s legendary Sagradia Familia Basilica. Or sail from Rome and stand in the shadow of the Colosseum, shop for designer treasures at the Spanish Steps or tour the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. It’s no wonder these two great cities were named among the “Top 5 Destinations” in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards and also featured in Travel & Leisure’s “Top 10 Cities in the World” list.

As a new embarkation port for Norwegian, France’s renowned Provence region conjures up images of sun-soaked beaches on the French Riviera and charming villages along the Mediterranean Sea. But the region is probably most famous for the fragrant lavender fields that have grown there since the age of the Roman Empire.

You can enjoy both the vivid landscapes of Provence and the shopping, food and sunny beaches of Nice when you sail from Barcelona on our newest Western Mediterranean itinerary, featuring two destinations on the French Riviera, while most cruise lines only offer one.

Whether you choose to start from Spain or Italy, you have your choice of departure ports that are destinations themselves. To get a closer look at Norwegian Epic’s European itineraries, click here.