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Ancient Empires, Sun-Kissed Coasts, and Culinary Masterpieces

Whitewashed Greek villages, Roman ruins and Riviera glamour, all connected by the deep blue Mediterranean. A cruise is the easiest way to see Italy, Greece, Spain, France and Croatia in one unforgettable journey.

Discover the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean is Europe’s classic cruise region, with sailings from spring through late autumn. Western Mediterranean itineraries link Barcelona, Marseille, the French Riviera and Italian ports for Rome, Florence and Naples. Eastern voyages head to the Greek Isles, Athens and Turkey, while Adriatic routes visit the Venice area, Dubrovnik, Kotor and Split. Ports are close together, so you wake up somewhere new most mornings, with time ashore for ancient sites, cafés and coastal towns.

Ancient Ruins
Island Beaches
Food & Wine
Coastal Old Towns

Mediterranean At A Glance

Cruise Season

April to November (Peak: June to August)

Top Sub-Regions

Western Mediterranean, Greek Isles & Aegean, Adriatic Sea, French Riviera

Departure Ports

Barcelona, Spain; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Venice (Ravenna), Italy

Popular Highlights

Santorini Caldera, Roman Colosseum, Amalfi Coast, Historic Dubrovnik Old Town

Featured Mediterranean Cruises

Western Mediterranean

Barcelona, the French Riviera and Italy's gateways to Rome and Florence.

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Greek Isles & Turkey

Santorini, Mykonos, Athens and Ephesus, with whitewashed villages and ancient wonders.

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Eastern Med & Adriatic

Venice, Dubrovnik, Kotor and Split, along Croatia's island-studded coast.

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Travel Tips for the Mediterranean

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Featured Sailings

Featured the Mediterranean Cruise Deals

Sailings on some of the newest ships cruising the Mediterranean, picked from our booking engine and refreshed daily. Open any sailing for current availability, or ask an advisor to price it for your dates.

14 Days

Eastern Mediterranean

14 Days Mediterranean-East

Viking Ocean Cruises · Viking Mira

Departs: Nov 10, 2027
Itinerary: Piraeus, Souda Bay, Kalamata, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Ancona, Venice/Italy, Zadar, Split, Bari, Syracuse, Naples, Civitavecchia

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$486per day* (from $6,799 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.

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7 Days

Eastern Mediterranean

7 Days Mediterranean-East

Princess Cruises · Enchanted Princess

Departs: Nov 13, 2027
Itinerary: Civitavecchia, Corfu, Kotor, Dubrovnik, ST1, Naples, Civitavecchia

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$166per day* (from $1,162 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.

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9 Days

Eastern Mediterranean

9 Days Mediterranean-East

MSC Cruises · MSC Splendida

Departs: Apr 25 & Sep 7, 2027
Itinerary: Piraeus, Mikonos, Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Split, Piraeus

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$159per day* (from $1,432 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.

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Cruise Lines

Cruise Lines That Sail to the Mediterranean

The lines with the Mediterranean sailings in our booking engine right now, most sailings first.

MSC Cruises622 sailingsView cruises
Viking Ocean Cruises558 sailingsView cruises
Princess Cruises297 sailingsView cruises
Seabourn225 sailingsView cruises
Windstar Cruises163 sailingsView cruises
Costa Cruises159 sailingsView cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line141 sailingsView cruises
Cunard109 sailingsView cruises
Royal Caribbean105 sailingsView cruises
P & O Cruises91 sailingsView cruises
Celebrity Cruises91 sailingsView cruises
Holland America Line90 sailingsView cruises

Departure Ports

Popular Ports for the Mediterranean Cruises

Where the Mediterranean cruises leave from, ranked by the number of sailings in our booking engine. Pick a port to see its the Mediterranean cruises.

Numbers show sailings currently listed from each port. Port guides: Athens, Rome, Venice, Barcelona. See all departure ports →

Destination Advice

the Mediterranean Cruise Advice

Planning guides from our advisors and the latest news for the Mediterranean cruisers.

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