Desire Barcelona Rome French Riviera Cruise – Itinerary

Desire Barcelona Rome French Riviera Cruise  

THEME NIGHTS

GYPSY SEDUCTION – Dress to ignite passion and embrace the free-spirited allure of the gypsy lifestyle in the sexiest way possible. Indulge in a night of mystical revelry, adorned in alluring gypsy attire. Dance under the moonlit Mediterranean sky to seductive beats that echo the nomadic rhythm of desire. Join us for an evening where the exotic charm of the gypsy lifestyle meets the sassy allure of the high seas—a celebration that promises to be as unforgettable as it is irresistibly sexy! Dress code: Flowing skirts, vibrant scarves, and alluring accessories for ladies, and stylish vests, billowy shirts, eye-catching accessories for gentlemen.

BACK TO MOULIN ROUGE – Immerse yourself in the splendor of Parisian nightlife as we resurrect the sassy spirit of the Moulin Rouge. Unleash your inner provocateur in glamorous attire, dance to irresistible beats, and indulge in the most titillating celebration at sea. Join us for a night of passion, extravagance, and unbridled fun as we transport you to the heart of a dazzling cabaret experience in the Mediterranean seas. Dress code: Ladies, channel Moulin Rouge allure with corsets and garter belts, while gents bring a casual and fresh vibe with vests and bow ties.

GOOD TO EVIL – Explore the eternal dance of heaven and hell as you dress in angelic whites or devilish reds. This sassy soirée promises a sinful symphony of beats that’ll ignite your desires. Choose your side and revel in a night where forbidden pleasures collide beneath the Mediterranean stars. Join us for an unforgettable celebration that blurs the lines between good and naughty—an evening where desire reigns supreme! Dress code: Choose between heavenly whites or fiery reds in your attire. Feel free to add wings, halos, horns, or any accessories that amplify your celestial or devilish look. 

GOLD AND BLACK – Drape yourself in glamour with a touch of mystery in lavish golds and sultry blacks. This sassy affair invites you to flaunt your most stylish attire, combining elegance with a hint of allure. Dance the night away amidst golden vibes and sultry beats, making this soirée a dazzling highlight under the shimmering stars of the French Riviera. Join us for an evening of chic extravagance and unforgettable moments! Dress code: Ladies, go for glamorous gowns or chic cocktail dresses with gold accents; gentlemen, don sharp suits or stylish tuxedos

SUMMER NIGHTS – Get ready to groove and shake like Grease’s movie with your sexiest attire. Inspired by the iconic romance of Grease’s Sandy and Danny. Dive into the ultimate playground of sultry vibes, where the cruise transforms into a hotbed of fun and flirtation. Channel your inner T-Bird or Pink Lady and let the summer heat ignite unforgettable moments of passion, laughter, and pure desire. Join us for the sexiest cruise at sea, where Summer Nights become an unforgettable, sultry rendezvous! Dress code: From leather jackets to breezy dresses.

WHITE AFFAIR NIGHT – Grab your sassiest all-white outfit and get ready to rock it at the ultimate fiesta where style meets sass. We’re throwing a wild bash under the stars on the ship, featuring live music that’ll have you groovin’ all night long. It’s not just a party; it’s a white-hot adventure where glamour collides with fun! Let loose, dance like nobody’s watching, and join us for a soirée that’s all about bringing the attitude! Dress code: Dress to impress in your chicest all-white ensemble.

EROTIC CIRCUS – Immerse yourself in a tantalizing spectacle of desire, where sultry acts and seductive surprises unfold under the exotic vibe along the French Riviera. Embrace the sassy spirit with circus-inspired attire, from daring ringmaster looks to exotic performers. Join this tantalizing soirée, where pleasure is the main attraction, promising an unforgettable, circus-themed celebration on the sexiest cruise at sea. Release your inhibitions and let the circus of desire ignite the night! Dress code: Glamorous ringmaster ensembles, exotic performer outfits, or sensual circus-inspired costumes, animal costumes for those who prefer to go wild!

While onboard, we highly suggest participating in the nightly themes. We find that guests who take the time to dress in theme report a more social night which lead to more fun. These parties are designed and also a great method to help the average shy couple step into expressing their inner desires.  If you can, just let go, and become  a whole new persona for you and your partner.

How you dress is entirely up to you. You could go all-out on a theme, or simply accessorize yourself with something related to the nightly theme.

Not in the mood, or not feeling up to it? There are couples who choose not to dress up for every theme, or at all. This cruise is all about you and your partner enjoying this trip in the best way you decide.

Looking for more information about Theme Nights and why we enjoy them? [Read our Theme Night FAQ]

Desire Barcelona Rome French Riviera Cruise – Dining, Ship Rules, and Accommodations

Desire Barcelona Rome French Riviera Cruise – Dining On Board

Fabulous Cuisine for every Taste
Our Desire Barcelona Rome French Riviera Cruise will offer a great choice of six unique and distinctive dining venues, including room service. From high-class cuisine to down-home cooking, we guarantee you will love the quality of fresh ingredients, careful preparation, and variety of menu choices in every meal.

Specialty Dining & Fine Wines
Desire Barcelona Rome French Riviera Cruise features two marvelous Specialty Restaurants, Aqualina and Prime C. Specialty dining at both locations will be complimentary for our suite guests (Club World Owner’s Suites, Club Ocean Suites, and Club Continent Suites). For our other VIP guests, there will be an added per-person charge of approximately $30. Reservations for these venues come highly recommended as they tend to fill up quickly. You can make reservations when your online check-in is complete, or see the maitre’d as soon as you board.

Aqualina
Boasting a contemporary, inventive Italian cuisine, Aqualina has two new rotating menus.  Enjoy fresh experiences of the most famous Italian dishes including plates of pasta, as well as prime cuts of veal, chicken, and fish. Starter entrees include savory beef tenderloin carpaccio with orange oil, delicious lobster ravioli, and seared tuna wrapped in veal. Second courses include delicious sweet pea and fennel soup or fresh salads of watermelon and tomato or arugula and radicchio with prosciutto chips. The delectable main courses include mushroom risotto, a tender, perfectly-grilled veal chop, Venetian seafood platter or delicate dover sole. Be sure to save room for the famous desserts like lemon souffle, tiramisu, chocolate torte and marsala custard.
Hours: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Aft-Port – Deck 10
Sample: Menu 1 Menu 2

Prime C

The setting for this steakhouse promises a marvelous evening with stunning views and lush décor. Prime C’s menu will include juicy, tender steaks in a variety of cuts cooked to your perfection, along with fresh starters like crab cakes with remoulade, delicious lobster bisque, crisp wedge salad with bacon and blue cheese, and more. Other mouth-watering entrée choices may include pork, game hen, seafood, lamb or veal. Never miss a chance to indulge in the famous mini cinnamon-sugar donuts with a trio of dipping sauces for dessert.

The Wine Cellar
The Wine Cellar, a hot-spot for those interested in tastes from around the globe, will delight your palate with a wide selection of limited, small label, and vintage wines from California to France, and South Africa to Argentina. Knowledgeable sommeliers will assist you in picking the proper wines for your evening meal. Be sure to look at the onboard news for Wine Corner gatherings in the Mosaic Café, where you will be able to discover and sample wines with a sommelier’s help.
Something extra: Arrange a wine tasting here. Ask our sommelier or concierge for details.
Hours: Specialty restaurant dining hours and by appointment
Location: Prime C

Discoveries Restaurant
Having a wide selection of nightly options like filet mignon with black truffle sauce, the Discoveries Restaurant is hands-down one of our favorite spots for a sumptuous yet lively dining choice. Reservations are not need nor accepted, and you have the choice of being seated with your partner at a table for two, or apart of a larger group (Ask to be seated this way which is a great way to meet new people). Discoveries Bar is also a fantastic gathering spot for pre-dinner drinks before or after dinner.
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Lunch: 12 PM–1:30 PM Dinner: 6 PM–9:30 PM Location: Aft-Deck 5

Pool Grill
Dine poolside on made-to-order fish-kabobs, burgers, fries, and salads. There’s more: Don’t miss the famous pool deck parties, when servers may include a few friendly officers. These parties are legendary for great food, music, and conviviality.
Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Midship-Deck 9

Windows Cafe
Take in the fresh breeze at an outdoor table in Windows Café, our casual buffet offering made-to-order breakfasts and a large variety of lunch and dinner options. Choices change daily and include fresh sushi, stir-fry and pasta, salads, smoked lox and other cold fish, a carving station and sumptuous desserts. There’s more: Don’t miss the buffets! Indian, Mexican, Spanish, Italian, and other regional cuisines. Our international crew takes pride in their native cuisine and it shows. Hours: Early Riser: 6:30 AM–7 AM, Buffet Breakfast: 7 AM–10 AM, Late Risers’ Lite Breakfast: 10 AM–11 AM, Lunch Buffet: 12 PM–2:30 PM, Afternoon Tea: 3:30–4:30 PM, Casual Dinner: 6 PM–9:30 PM Location: Aft-Deck 9

Mosaic Cafe
Sink into a comfortable chair at the Mosaic Café and enjoy an espresso or hot tea with fresh biscotti, tea sandwiches or scones—on the house, of course. Centrally located on deck five, the Mosaic’s congenial service and atmosphere make it a favorite gathering spot for conversation, cards and trivia games. When: Most of the day, from early morning to late night Where: Amidship-Deck 5 Dining: What (and What Not) to Wear

In all of our dining rooms, we encourage guests to follow a “resort casual” dress code, following good taste and common sense. Because this is a Desire Cruise you can be sexy… very sexy. The bottom line rule is that all ‘naughty bits’ must be covered. Guests dress for dinner much the same way they do at the resort. Sexy and dress to impress.

Room Service
The best time for room service? Whenever you say it is, 24-hours a day. Order from the full breakfast menu between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM, and they will deliver at your appointed time. Lunch and dinner room service features a menu of hearty soups, fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, pizzas and desserts.

Desire Barcelona Rome French Riviera Cruise – Rules of the Ship

Note: Desire dress is always much sexier than a regular voyage on this same ship.

• Bare feet, tank tops, baseball caps, bathing suits, shorts, and jeans are not allowed in the main dining room or two specialty restaurants. (Khakis and other trousers are fine.)
• When dining at Windows Café, guests must wear footwear and a cover-up or shirt.
• In Prime C, Aqualina and Discoveries Restaurant, many guests enjoy dressing up. Formal evening wear (tuxedos and gowns) is not expected. We recommend that men bring a Sport coat or suit; this attire comes in handy for evenings onshore as well. For women, dining attire includes dresses, skirts, blouses with pants and capris, and other appropriate attire.

Desire Barcelona Rome French Riviera Cruise – Accommodations

The ship is completed a complete renovation in April 2016.

Seen Above – Club World Owners Suite

Seen Above – Deluxe Verandah Stateroom

Ship and Stateroom Details
All staterooms come with:

• Complimentary stateroom attendants
• Daily fruit basket
• Fresh cut flowers
• 24-hour room service
• Sweet surprise on your pillow each evening
• Afternoon canapés
• Complimentary shoe-shine service
• 23″ plasma television
• Personal Stationary
• Elemis bathroom products
• Two nights of complimentary specialty dining
• One complimentary large bottle of water
• New European bedding
• Complimentary use of binoculars, umbrellas and plush robes
• Destination-influenced entertainment and enrichment programs
• Meals and room service
• Selected house pouring wine with lunch and dinner is now included
• Specialty Dining in Prime C and Aqualina available (complimentary for suite guests), with a minimal upcharge for guests in Club Veranda, Club Oceanview, and Club Interior staterooms

All suites come standard with all of the above, plus

• English butler service
• Priority check-in and departure
• Priority luggage delivery at boarding
• Three nights of complimentary specialty dining
• Complimentary garment pressing (limit of two items per person upon embarkation
• Opportunity to book in-suite spa services
• Priority tender service
• Welcome champagne

Desire Barcelona Rome French Riviera Cruise – What’s Included?

Our Desire trips are such a great value because there is just so much included with the cost of your cabin, this includes all meals at all restaurants and room service. (With the exception being the specialty restaurants, where you may have a slight per-person charge.)

The entertainment and nightly theme parties are also included. Sexy pool parties by the daytime, sensual theme parties and dancing each night. Plus, the Desire sexy signature playroom for exploring the more sensual parts of this trip.

Your excursions and treatments at the Spa are things you will want to budget some extra money for.

** Special for the Desire Barcelona Rome French Riviera Cruise **

Every booking will receive a Premium Beverage Package complimentary with your purchase! What an added value!

For Suite Guests:
All standard amenities plus:

• English butler service
• complimentary Internet minutes
• One free bag of laundry service per suite, all seven days
• Complimentary dining in the specialty restaurants
• Afternoon tea service in suite

Not available online thru online check-in: Lifestyle, clothing-optional shore excursions, specialty dining packages and bundles.   

We want to make sure You know that what is included in a full ship charter is different than a regular Azamara Cruise.  Just an FYI for you good research types, the details & prices listed on the cruise lines web site do not apply to this charter.

Desire Barcelona Rome French Riviera Cruise – Pricing

Our insider tip is that the best pricing strategy is to book early, namely once the cruise is launched which would be now. Prices will always be released at their lowest possible rate and get steadily higher the closer to sailing we get.

Suites sell out almost immediately.  Book Early!

Desire Barcelona Rome French Riviera Cruise – Policies

Terms & Conditions
– Please read the original booking invoice from Desire Cruises for a full list of Terms and Conditions.
– Each reservation has a unique set of payment dates and penalty deadlines for changes to the reservation. You will find your specific information listed on you original Desire Cruise booking invoice. 

– Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, MC & American Express
– All Charges will appear on your bank statement as: “OPERADORA DE YATES DE CANCUN SA DE CV”

– Passports Are Required

We strongly recommend travel insurance.

Desire Barcelona Rome French Riviera Cruise – Travel Insurance

Yikes, travel insurance is not a fun topic but a lot of you have asked…
This is about what happens if you are paid, packed and ready to go… and there is a problem.

The biggest 2 reasons people take insurance are:

• Trip Cancellation
• Medical Expenses or Medical Evacuation

Full Ship charters are better than regular cruises in many ways, however, the penalties and potential for a loss if you have to cancel is higher. Shortly after final payment, most full ship charter cruises become non-refundable. That means if you have to cancel your trip not only do you have that disappointment of a canceled vacation, but I have to tell you that you don’t get your money back.

Our most popular insurance is ‘World Wide Trip Protector’ and provides full coverage when purchased up to 21 days after your vacation purchase.

The best value just to make sure you have coverage is ‘Trip Protector Lite Expanded.’

We recommend Travel Insured – Get a quote and buy insurance  
Note: this link opens a window for Travel Insured – if you have questions pleases phone our office for assistance.

Please consider purchasing Travel Insurance

Since everyone pretty much likes me right now and I’d like it to stay that way, please consider purchasing travel insurance. Or at least don’t say I didn’t warn you if there is a problem.

Other coverages that take the worry out of travel:

• Trip Interruption – Return air only
• Trip Delay & Missed Connection coverage
• Baggage Loss or Delay
• Cancel for Work Reasons Options available on select policies

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your upcoming cruise. There are hundreds of circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, return home early or force you to seek emergency medical treatment while traveling. Travel insurance offers coverage for unforeseen problems such as an unexpected financial change or scheduling conflict, a canceled flight or a serious illness. You even have the option where you can cancel for any reason. We recommend Travel Insured – Get a quote and buy insurance