NCL Western Mediterranean: what excursions cost
For a family of four doing one popular excursion in each port, NCL's own excursions on a typical NCL Western Mediterranean itinerary cost about $4,571, against $1,750 for the same tour types booked independently: a saving of $2,821 (November 2026).
A typical 7-night NCL Western Mediterranean sailing from Rome (Civitavecchia) or Barcelona. Exact ports vary by ship and date, so check your own itinerary; every port links to its full comparison.
| Port | Popular pick | NCL | Independent | Saving for 4 | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civitavecchia (Rome) | City / island tour | $276 | $133 | $573 | 3/5 |
| Naples | City / island tour | $172 | $100 | $285 | 5/5 |
| Livorno (Florence and Pisa) | Food & tasting | $187 | $55 | $531 | 5/5 |
| La Spezia (Cinque Terre) | City / island tour | $108 | $80 | $112 | 5/5 |
| Palma de Mallorca | City / island tour | $187 | $37 | $602 | 5/5 |
| Cadiz (Seville) | City / island tour | $212 | $32 | $719 | 3/5 |
"Popular pick" is the tour type NCL sells most of in that port. Prices are medians per adult; NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices..
Questions
How much do excursions cost on a NCL Western Mediterranean cruise?
Picking the most commonly sold tour type in each port, NCL's excursions add up to about $1,143 per person, or $4,571 for a family of four.
How much can you save booking NCL Western Mediterranean excursions yourself?
About $705 per person across 6 ports, or $2,821 for four people, before any child discounts.
Which NCL Western Mediterranean port is riskiest for independent tours?
Civitavecchia (Rome): Rome is about 1h15 to 1h30 each way by train or road, and traffic on the way back is the classic way to miss the ship.
Best Civitavecchia (Rome) excursions Best Naples excursions Best Livorno (Florence and Pisa) excursions Best La Spezia (Cinque Terre) excursions Best Palma de Mallorca excursions Best Cadiz (Seville) excursions