Mediterranean Cruises
A Mediterranean cruise is more than just a vacation - it's an unforgettable journey through sun-soaked coastlines, rich cultures, and timeless history. From the pastel-colored ports of Italy to the whitewashed villages of Greece, the Mediterranean Sea cruise experience offers something for every traveler.
Set sail to iconic destinations like Rome, Santorini, Barcelona, and Dubrovnik. Whether you're chasing ancient ruins, world-class cuisine, or crystal-clear beaches, the best Mediterranean cruises offer all this and more - with the added comfort of luxury at sea.
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Mediterranean Cruise Highlights
Step off the ship and into a world where art, architecture, and adventure intertwine. A Mediterranean cruise offers you the chance to:
- Marvel at Gaudi's masterpieces in Barcelona, like La Sagrada Familia and Park Guell
- Explore ancient history in Athens, from the Parthenon to the Acropolis
- Wander through Florence's Renaissance museums, including the Uffizi and Museo di San Marco
- Walk the Vatican Museums and gaze up at Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel
- Swim in the cerulean waters of the Mediterranean Sea - just steps from your ship
Whether you choose a port-intensive itinerary or one with leisurely sea days, the best Mediterranean cruises balance culture, relaxation, and discovery.
Popular Cruise Ports on a Mediterranean Sea Cruise
A Mediterranean Sea cruise connects you to some of Europe's most iconic cities:
- Mykonos, Greece: Stunningly serene with its white-washed buildings, blue-domed houses, and sparkling beaches, Mykonos is a must-see while in the Mediterranean. Lounge on a private beach, ride an ATV through the island's hills, or indulge in delicious, fresh Greek food at an oceanfront restaurant.
- Venice, Italy: Imagine yourself moseying down a canal on a romantic gondola ride or strolling through cobblestone streets, gelato in hand. Venice is one beautiful sight after another - St. Mark's Basilica, Piazza San Marco, and Scuola Grande di San Rocco are just a few.
- Dubrovnik, Croatia: Surrounded by walls dating back to the 13th Century, Dubrovnik is an interesting, historical town dotted with churches, cafes, monasteries, and shops. Visit the Arboretum and Rectors' Palace, or take a cable car up to Srd Hill for a beautiful view of the city.
When is the Best Time to Go to the Mediterranean?
With its warm, tropical temperatures, the Mediterranean is an attractive vacation destination for most of the year. In fact, cruise lines sail to the region year round, though the bulk of voyages are between March and October. If you are looking to avoid crowds, travel during the spring or fall; these seasons also offer more mild temperatures than July or August.
What Cruise Lines Go to the Mediterranean?
The Mediterranean is a popular cruise destination, and as such, most cruise lines sail there, from large, contemporary lines like Royal Caribbean Cruises to small, luxury ones like Silversea Cruises. Here are a few with plenty of sailings throughout the season:
- Costa Cruises: Costa Cruises sails to the Mediterranean year round, and considers the region home. Travel to Eastern ports - Venice, Santorini, or Kotor, or Western ones like Barcelona or Ibiza on a Costa Cruise. This Italian line offers plenty of kids programming, spacious cabins, and eco-excursions for those looking to try something adventurous with no environmental impact.
- MSC Cruises: Choose from dozens of ports in Spain, France, Italy, Croatia and Greece on an MSC cruise through the Mediterranean. MSC's staff leads shore excursions to significant archaeological sites, world-class museums and monuments, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, aquariums and more.
- Norwegian Cruise Line: Depart from Barcelona, Venice or Rome on a Norwegian Cruise Line voyage through the Mediterranean. Norwegian's signature Freestyle Cruising is perfect for families or laid-back travelers looking for a relaxed cruising environment. Choose from a four-day Western Mediterranean cruise, a 20-day Eastern Mediterranean and the Gulf cruise, or plenty more in between.
| Month | Number of Cruises | From Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 213 cruises | $169 |
| Jun 2026 | 664 cruises | $399 |
| Jul 2026 | 663 cruises | $469 |
| Aug 2026 | 715 cruises | $499 |
| Sep 2026 | 654 cruises | $476 |
| Oct 2026 | 695 cruises | $82 |
| Nov 2026 | 351 cruises | $359 |
| Dec 2026 | 213 cruises | $373 |
| Jan 2027 | 167 cruises | $149 |
| Feb 2027 | 167 cruises | $523 |
| Mar 2027 | 304 cruises | $189 |
| Apr 2027 | 526 cruises | $279 |
| May 2027 | 665 cruises | $637 |
| Jun 2027 | 575 cruises | $759 |
| Jul 2027 | 606 cruises | $459 |
| Aug 2027 | 612 cruises | $459 |
| Sep 2027 | 638 cruises | $547 |
| Oct 2027 | 673 cruises | $92 |
| Nov 2027 | 302 cruises | $319 |
| Dec 2027 | 199 cruises | $707 |
| Jan 2028 | 146 cruises | $687 |
| Feb 2028 | 128 cruises | $687 |
| Mar 2028 | 181 cruises | $767 |
| Apr 2028 | 124 cruises | $527 |
| May 2028 | 114 cruises | $279 |
| Jun 2028 | 106 cruises | $1,123 |
| Jul 2028 | 99 cruises | $1,183 |
| Aug 2028 | 90 cruises | $1,062 |
| Sep 2028 | 87 cruises | $1,062 |
| Oct 2028 | 46 cruises | $881 |
| Nov 2028 | 10 cruises | $4,100 |
| 7 Night Greek Isles Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) | Duration | Priced from |
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Odyssey of the Seas 45 Sail Dates: 5/24; 5/31; 6/7; 6/14; 6/21; 6/28; 7/5; 7/12; 7/19; 7/26; See More Starting Port: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Ports of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome), Santorini, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome) |
7 Nights |
$1,043per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Western Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$1,468per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Western Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$1,468per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$559per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Greek Isles Cruise from Porto Corsini, Ravenna (Venice) | Duration | Priced from |
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Norwegian Gem 24 Sail Dates: 5/24; 6/7; 6/21; 7/5; 7/19; 8/2; 8/16; 8/30; 9/13; 9/27; See More Starting Port: Porto Corsini, Ravenna (Venice), Italy Ports of Call: Porto Corsini Ravenna (Venice), Koper, Split, Kotor, Corfu, Messina, Salerno, Civitavecchia (Rome) |
7 Nights |
$759per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$559per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Treasures of the Greek Isles Cruise from Athens (Port of Piraeus) | Duration | Priced from |
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Wind Star 21 Sail Dates: 5/23; 5/30; 6/6; 6/13; 6/20; 6/27; 7/4; 7/11; 7/18; 7/25; See More Starting Port: Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece Ports of Call: Athens (Port of Piraeus), Mykonos, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Patmos, Santorini, Monemvasia, Nafplion... |
7 Nights |
$4,096per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$599per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Best of Greece Cruise from Athens (Port of Piraeus) | Duration | Priced from |
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Celebrity Infinity 20 Sail Dates: 5/30; 6/6; 6/13; 6/20; 6/27; 7/4; 7/11; 7/18; 7/25; 8/1; See More Starting Port: Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece Ports of Call: Athens (Port of Piraeus), Hydra, Santorini, Rhodes, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos... |
7 Nights |
$839per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Treasures of the Greek Isles Cruise from Athens (Port of Piraeus) | Duration | Priced from |
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Wind Surf 20 Sail Dates: 5/4/27; 5/11/27; 5/18/27; 5/25/27; 6/1/27; 6/8/27; 6/15/27; 6/22/27; 6/29/27; 7/13/27; See More Starting Port: Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece Ports of Call: Athens (Port of Piraeus), Mykonos, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Patmos, Santorini, Monemvasia, Nafplion... |
7 Nights |
$5,258per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$599per person
(double occupancy) |
| 14 Night Mediterranean Aegean and Adriatic Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) | Duration | Priced from |
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14 Nights |
$1,990per person
(double occupancy) |
| 10 Night Venice Cruisetour Cruise and Land Tour from Venice | Duration | Priced from |
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Norwegian Gem 17 Sail Dates: 7/30; 8/13; 8/27; 9/24; 10/8; 4/29/27; 5/13/27; 5/27/27; 6/10/27; 6/24/27; See More Starting Port: Venice, Italy Ports of Call: Venice, Porto Corsini Ravenna (Venice), Split, Zadar, Kotor, Corfu, Messina, Salerno... |
10 Nights |
$2,208per person
(double occupancy) |
| 10 Night Barcelona Cruisetour Cruise and Land Tour from Barcelona | Duration | Priced from |
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10 Nights |
$1,778per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Greek Isles Cruise from Porto Corsini, Ravenna (Venice) | Duration | Priced from |
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Brilliance of the Seas 16 Sail Dates: 5/15/27; 5/22/27; 6/5/27; 6/12/27; 6/26/27; 7/3/27; 7/17/27; 7/24/27; 8/7/27; 8/14/27; See More Starting Port: Porto Corsini, Ravenna (Venice), Italy Ports of Call: Porto Corsini Ravenna (Venice), Santorini, Mykonos, Athens (Port of Piraeus), Split... |
7 Nights |
$941per person
(double occupancy) |
| 14 Night Mediterranean with Greece Turkey and Adriatic Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) | Duration | Priced from |
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Sun Princess 15 Sail Dates: 5/23; 6/13; 7/4; 7/25; 8/15; 9/5; 9/26; 10/17; 4/18/27; 5/9/27; See More Starting Port: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Ports of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples, Souda Bay, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Athens (Port of Piraeus), Bar... |
14 Nights |
$1,747per person
(double occupancy) |
| 10 Night Italy Greece and Croatia Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) | Duration | Priced from |
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Celebrity Ascent 15 Sail Dates: 6/5; 6/26; 7/17; 8/7; 8/28; 9/18; 10/9; 5/14/27; 6/4/27; 6/25/27; See More Starting Port: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Ports of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome), Messina, Dubrovnik, Split, Bar, Corfu, Katakolon (Olympia), Naples... |
10 Nights |
$1,389per person
(double occupancy) |
| 10 Night Best of Greece Tour 5A Cruise and Land Tour from Athens (Port of Piraeus) | Duration | Priced from |
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Sun Princess 15 Sail Dates: 5/27; 6/17; 7/8; 7/29; 8/19; 9/9; 9/30; 10/21; 4/22/27; 5/13/27; See More Starting Port: Athens (Port of Piraeus), Greece Ports of Call: Athens (Port of Piraeus), Delphi, Kalabaka Greece, Athens (Port of Piraeus), Bar, Corfu, Messina... |
10 Nights |
$2,303per person
(double occupancy) |
| 10 Night Lisbon Cruisetour Cruise and Land Tour from Lisbon | Duration | Priced from |
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10 Nights |
$1,788per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Mediterranean with Italy and Turkey Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) | Duration | Priced from |
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Sun Princess 15 Sail Dates: 5/23; 6/13; 7/4; 7/25; 8/15; 9/5; 9/26; 10/17; 4/18/27; 5/9/27; See More Starting Port: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Ports of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples, Souda Bay, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Athens (Port of Piraeus) |
7 Nights |
$883per person
(double occupancy) |
| 21 Night The Best of the Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) | Duration | Priced from |
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Sun Princess 14 Sail Dates: 5/23; 5/30; 6/6; 6/13; 6/20; 6/27; 7/4; 7/11; 7/18; 8/15; See More Starting Port: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Ports of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples, Souda Bay, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Athens (Port of Piraeus)... |
21 Nights |
$2,807per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Mediterranean and Aegean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) | Duration | Priced from |
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Enchanted Princess 14 Sail Dates: 5/26; 6/9; 6/23; 7/7; 7/21; 8/18; 9/1; 10/13; 11/10; 6/12/27; See More Starting Port: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Ports of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome), Salerno, Santorini, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Katakolon (Olympia)... |
7 Nights |
$1,022per person
(double occupancy) |
| 21 Night The Best of the Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) | Duration | Priced from |
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Sun Princess 13 Sail Dates: 5/23; 5/30; 6/6; 6/13; 6/20; 6/27; 7/4; 7/11; 7/18; 8/15; See More Starting Port: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Ports of Call: Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples, Souda Bay, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Athens (Port of Piraeus)... |
21 Nights |
$2,807per person
(double occupancy) |
| 14 Night Mediterranean with Greece Italy and Turkey Cruise from Barcelona | Duration | Priced from |
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Sun Princess 13 Sail Dates: 6/6; 6/27; 7/18; 8/29; 9/19; 10/10; 4/11/27; 5/2/27; 5/23/27; 8/15/27; See More Starting Port: Barcelona, Spain Ports of Call: Barcelona, Ibiza, Marseille, Ajaccio, Genoa, La Spezia, Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples, Souda Bay... |
14 Nights |
$1,938per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Mediterranean with Greece and Adriatic Cruise from Athens (Port of Piraeus) | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$1,059per person
(double occupancy) |
