
Mediterranean Cruises
The Mediterranean is a sun-drenched, history-rich cruising region whose itineraries link iconic coastal cities, islands and cultural sites across Southern Europe, North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean—offering beaches, ancient ruins, world-class cuisine and easy short-port-to-port sailings that make it a favorite for first-time and repeat cruisers alike.
Best Season: April–November (peak summer months June–September for warmest weather and island beach conditions)Start Planning28
Cruise Ports
9
Countries
Apr-Nov
Best Season
8
Cruise Lines
About this destination
The Mediterranean is a sun-drenched, history-rich cruising region whose itineraries link iconic coastal cities, islands and cultural sites across Southern Europe, North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean—offering beaches, ancient ruins, world-class cuisine and easy short-port-to-port sailings that make it a favorite for first-time and repeat cruisers alike. Cruises range from island-hopping in the Greek Isles and the Amalfi Coast’s cliffside towns to culturally dense calls in Barcelona, Rome and Marseille, giving passengers a mix of beach time, archaeological sites and vibrant city life in compact, easily reachable ports.
Popular Ports
View All ›Argostoli Port
Argostoli, Greece
Ege Port Kuşadası
Kuşadası, Turkey
Le Vieux Port de Cannes
Cannes, France
Marina Piccola
Sorrento, Italy
Monemvasia
Monemvasia, Greece
New Port of Mykonos (Tourlos)
Mykonos, Greece
Port Hercule
Monaco, Monaco
Port of Barcelona (Port de Barcelona)
Barcelona, Spain
Port of Bari
Bari, Italy
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