
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)
- Cruise ports
- 30
- Countries
- 10
- Best season
- Apr-Nov
- Cruise lines
- 8
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 PortArgostoli, Greece
- Ege Port KuşadasıKuşadası, Turkey
- Gibraltar Port (Gibraltar Harbour / Gibraltar Cruise Terminal)Gibraltar, United Kingdom (British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar)
- Le Vieux Port de CannesCannes, France
- Marina PiccolaSorrento, Italy
- MonemvasiaMonemvasia, Greece
- New Port of Mykonos (Tourlos)Mykonos, Greece
- Port HerculeMonaco, Monaco
- Port of Barcelona (Port de Barcelona)Barcelona, Spain
Cruise Lines
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