Reserve your stateroom with the group deposit.
Harbor Close TravelClose the Distance. Open the World!
An invitation for friends and family
Donohue Friends and Family Cruise
Nine nights aboard Celebrity Equinox, sailing the Western Mediterranean from Rome to Barcelona.
DatesJuly 6–15, 2027ShipCelebrity EquinoxJourneyRome to Barcelona
Travel together
A Mediterranean journey worth sharing
Join the Donohue family and friends for a gracious summer sailing through Italy, the French Riviera and Spain. The itinerary balances remarkable ports, an overnight stay in La Spezia, and two unhurried days at sea—plenty of time to enjoy the ship and one another's company.
A closer look
Picture your journey
Meet the Celebrity Cruises experience and begin imagining time in Barcelona after the sailing.
Your shipA closer look at Celebrity Equinox
↗Watch a Celebrity Equinox trailer by DiveTravels as you picture your time aboard.
Life aboardMeet Celebrity Cruises
↗Discover the style, service and experiences that make a Celebrity voyage distinctive.
After the cruiseDiscover Barcelona
↗Take a closer look at the city where the voyage concludes and a post-cruise stay can begin.
More inspirationContinue exploring
↗Watch another helpful introduction as you picture the journey ahead.
Cruise fare
Your group rate
Pricing below is for two guests sharing a stateroom.
Cruise fare$5,072.90
Taxes and fees$336.90
Total for two guests$5,408.90$2,704.45 per person, guests 1 and 2
Final payment is due on or before this date.
Nine-night voyage
Day-by-day itinerary
Tue, July 6, 2027
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
- Arrive
- —
- Depart
- 5:00 PM
Boarding
Wed, July 7, 2027
Naples (Capri), Italy
- Arrive
- 7:00 AM
- Depart
- 6:00 PM
Docked
Thu, July 8, 2027
Cruising
- Arrive
- —
- Depart
- —
Cruising
Fri, July 9, 2027
Portofino, Italy
- Arrive
- 7:00 AM
- Depart
- 6:00 PM
Tendered
Sat, July 10, 2027
Florence / Pisa (La Spezia), Italy
- Arrive
- 7:00 AM
- Depart
- —
Docked · Overnight stay
Sun, July 11, 2027
Florence / Pisa (La Spezia), Italy
- Arrive
- —
- Depart
- 7:00 PM
Docked
Mon, July 12, 2027
Nice (Villefranche), France
- Arrive
- 7:00 AM
- Depart
- 6:00 PM
Tendered
Tue, July 13, 2027
Cruising
- Arrive
- —
- Depart
- —
Cruising
Wed, July 14, 2027
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
- Arrive
- 8:00 AM
- Depart
- 6:00 PM
Docked
Thu, July 15, 2027
Barcelona, Spain
- Arrive
- 5:00 AM
- Depart
- —
Departure · Disembarkation
Suggested pre-cruise stay
Three nights in Rome
July 3–6, 2027 · Donna Camilla Savelli Hotel
Set in Rome's Trastevere neighborhood, Donna Camilla Savelli offers an atmospheric stay in a historic former convent, with peaceful courtyards, distinctive period architecture and a setting well suited to exploring Rome before the cruise.
This hotel suggestion can be modified and remains subject to availability. John can also create a customized pre- or post-cruise plan for you.
Watch the hotel video ↗Make the most of your time in Rome
Browse tours, local experiences, and ideas for exploring Rome before we set sail.
Explore Rome tours & experiences ↗Getting there, thoughtfully
Planning Your Flights
Your journey begins before you board the ship!
As we prepare for our July 2027 journey from Rome to Barcelona, Harbor Close Travel has researched several flight possibilities to help our travelers choose arrangements that best suit their schedules, comfort preferences, and budgets.
Our itinerary includes time in Rome before embarking on the cruise and additional time in Barcelona afterward, providing a more relaxed beginning and conclusion to our European adventure. While nonstop flights are generally our preference, connecting flights can offer meaningful savings.
- July 2Depart New York
- July 3–6Enjoy Rome
- July 6–15Your Mediterranean cruise
- July 15–17Stay in Barcelona
- July 17Fly home
All flight times are local to the departure or arrival airport. Outbound flights leave New York July 2 and arrive in Rome July 3. Airfare is separate from the cruise fare.
Option 1 · Our preferred flight
American Airlines
Nonstop both directions
$1,712Estimated round-trip airfare
per person
To Rome Friday, July 2, 2027
AA236 · American Airlines
JFK → Rome FCO- Depart
- Fri, July 2 · 6:45 PM
- Arrive
- Sat, July 3 · 9:10 AM
Nonstop · 8 hours 25 minutes
Home from Barcelona Saturday, July 17, 2027
AA67 · American Airlines
Barcelona BCN → JFK- Depart
- Sat, July 17 · 1:30 PM
- Arrive
- Sat, July 17 · 4:10 PM
Nonstop · 8 hours 40 minutes
Our preferred itinerary for its convenient schedules and nonstop flights in both directions. A later departure from Barcelona also allows for a more relaxed final morning.
Explore American Airlines (opens in a new tab)Option 2 · Value & convenience
Iberia / American Airlines
Nonstop to Rome · Connect on return
$1,451Estimated round-trip airfare
per person
To Rome Friday, July 2, 2027
IB4872 · Operated by American Airlines
JFK → Rome FCO- Depart
- Fri, July 2 · 6:45 PM
- Arrive
- Sat, July 3 · 9:10 AM
Nonstop to Rome
Home from Barcelona Saturday, July 17, 2027
IB404 · Iberia
Barcelona BCN → Madrid MAD- Depart
- Sat, July 17 · 9:15 AM
- Arrive
- Sat, July 17 · 10:40 AM
IB4001 · Operated by American Airlines
Madrid MAD → JFK- Depart
- Sat, July 17 · 12:40 PM
- Arrive
- Sat, July 17 · 2:40 PM
One connection · 2 hours in Madrid
A lower estimated fare while keeping the convenience of a nonstop flight to Rome. The return includes a connection in Madrid and an earlier start from Barcelona.
Explore Iberia (opens in a new tab)Option 3 · Budget-conscious alternative
Condor Airlines
Connect in Frankfurt both directions
$1,208Estimated round-trip airfare
per person
To Rome Friday, July 2, 2027
DE2017 · Condor
JFK → Frankfurt FRA- Depart
- Fri, July 2 · 4:20 PM
- Arrive
- Sat, July 3 · 6:00 AM
DE4202 · Condor
Frankfurt FRA → Rome FCO- Depart
- Sat, July 3 · 8:00 AM
- Arrive
- Sat, July 3 · 9:45 AM
One connection · 2 hours in Frankfurt
Home from Barcelona Saturday, July 17, 2027
DE4451 · Condor
Barcelona BCN → Frankfurt FRA- Depart
- Sat, July 17 · 8:05 AM
- Arrive
- Sat, July 17 · 10:05 AM
DE2016 · Condor
Frankfurt FRA → JFK- Depart
- Sat, July 17 · 11:55 AM
- Arrive
- Sat, July 17 · 2:35 PM
One connection · 1 hour 50 minutes in Frankfurt
The lowest estimated fare of these three options, with connections in both directions. The 8:05 AM Barcelona departure will require an early hotel departure and airport transfer.
Explore Condor (opens in a new tab)A little guidance goes a long way
Choosing the flight that feels right for you
Nonstop flights and connections
Whenever practical, we recommend nonstop international flights. When connections are necessary, we favor comfortable layovers rather than tight connections, allowing time for possible delays, passport control or security procedures, and transfers between gates. The connections shown here still need to be assessed when booking.
Seat selection and checked baggage
Advance seat selection may cost extra, including on some standard economy fares. Checked-baggage allowances also vary by airline and ticket type. Before purchasing, compare the complete cost with the seats and bags you need, and review the ticket’s change and cancellation conditions.
Premium Economy and upgraded seating
For lengthy international flights, Premium Economy may be an attractive upgrade when the budget permits, offering additional comfort and benefits that vary by airline and aircraft. Extra-legroom economy seats are a different product from a dedicated Premium Economy cabin. Business Class and First Class, where offered, can provide substantially greater comfort but may cost thousands of dollars more than economy.
Airline miles and credit-card rewards
If you have frequent-flyer miles, airline loyalty benefits, or eligible travel-reward credit cards, explore opportunities to redeem points for flights or upgrades. Availability, redemption values, and eligibility vary, so compare the points required, any cash charges, and the benefits included.
Personal guidance, whenever you need it
Book directly. Let John help.
Harbor Close Travel encourages travelers to book through the airline’s official website. This gives you direct access to your reservation to manage your booking and contact the airline when changes or assistance are needed.
John is happy to provide scheduling guidance and assist you by phone while you complete your airline reservation. You are also welcome to book independently.
Ready when you are
Ask a question or reserve your place
John will help you choose the right stateroom, coordinate flights, and shape any time you would like to spend in Rome or Barcelona.