Embarking on a Mediterranean cruise is like being whisked away on a romantic odyssey. The Mediterranean will greet you with warm breezes, sparkling blue water, fresh seafood, medieval towns and European culture combined to create a relaxing and enlightening vacation. Mediterranean cruises offer plenty of port choices, big and small. You will be able to escape the crowds if you choose a ship small enough to fit into the more intimate ports.
Because the Mediterranean ports are so close together, you can visit a different country each day and really get to understand the culture and history of each southern European port that you visit. Most cruises in the Mediterranean include one or two sea days for rest and relaxation and some sunbathing, too. Visiting the Mediterranean without taking a cruise is missing an important part of the Southern European experience.
Search online for Mediterranean cruise discounts or let one of our cruise experts help you find the best cruise deal to the Mediterranean.
Deal of the Week
Star Legend
Roundtrip Athens/Piraeus
Oct 14, 2025
Fr $2,545
MSC Sinfonia
Roundtrip Bari
Oct 31, 2026 - Apr 17, 2027
Fr $511
Explorer of the Seas
Roundtrip Venice (Ravenna)
May 30 & Aug 22, 2026
Fr $766
Celestyal Journey
Roundtrip Athens/Piraeus
Apr 11 - Nov 7, 2026
Fr $844
Celebrity Infinity
Roundtrip Athens/Piraeus
May 30 - Aug 8, 2026
Fr $924
Costa Fortuna
Roundtrip Athens/Piraeus
Jun 5 - Sep 4, 2026
Fr $967
Queen Victoria
Rome/Civitavecchia to Istanbul
Sep 21, 2026
Fr $1,029
Enchanted Princess
Roundtrip Rome/Civitavecchia
May 26, 2026 - Aug 7, 2027
Fr $1,105
Enchanted Princess
Roundtrip Rome/Civitavecchia
May 26, 2026 - Aug 7, 2027
Fr $1,105
Norwegian Pearl
Ravenna to Athens/Piraeus
May 3 - Oct 18, 2026
Fr $1,146
Scarlet Lady
Roundtrip Athens/Piraeus
May 17 - Sep 27, 2026
Fr $1,279
Sirena
Rome/Civitavecchia to Istanbul
Nov 5, 2026
Fr $2,007
Azamara Onward
Istanbul to Athens/Piraeus
Jul 18, 2026
Fr $2,306
Viking Vesta
Athens/Piraeus to Istanbul
Sep 1, 2025 - Mar 18, 2027
Fr $2,599
Seabourn Encore
Istanbul to Athens/Piraeus
Oct 26, 2025
Fr $3,103
Explora II
Roundtrip Athens/Piraeus
May 4 - Sep 28, 2026
Fr $4,204
Wind Star
Roundtrip Athens/Piraeus
Sep 7, 2025 - Oct 10, 2026
Fr $4,918
Emerald Azzurra
Roundtrip Athens/Piraeus
Jun 6 - Sep 12, 2026
Fr $4,941
Celebrity Infinity
Roundtrip Athens/Piraeus
Aug 30 - Oct 25, 2025
Fr $1,127
Explora I
Fusina(Venice) to Athens/Piraeus
Apr 13, 2026
Fr $6,514
Explora II
Lisbon to Barcelona
Nov 6, 2025
Fr $2,919
MSC World Europa
Roundtrip Barcelona
Nov 7, 2025 - Feb 6, 2026
Fr $753
Costa Toscana
Roundtrip Barcelona
Apr 12 - Nov 8, 2026
Fr $878
Norwegian Epic
Barcelona to Rome/Civitavecchia
May 31 - Oct 18, 2026
Fr $922
Celebrity Equinox
Roundtrip Barcelona
Nov 6, 2025
Fr $1,096
Sun Princess
Rome/Civitavecchia to Athens/Piraeus
Apr 11 - Oct 17, 2026
Fr $1,118
Queen Victoria
Barcelona to Rome/Civitavecchia
Aug 17, 2026
Fr $1,125
Oosterdam
Rome/Civitavecchia to Barcelona
Jun 14, 2026 - Jun 19, 2027
Fr $1,148
Allure of the Seas
Roundtrip Rome/Civitavecchia
Sep 4 - Oct 16, 2025
Fr $1,187
Sirena
Rome/Civitavecchia to Venice/Italy
May 12, 2026
Fr $1,893
Azamara Onward
Barcelona to Monte Carlo
Jun 11, 2026
Fr $2,219
Explora II
Barcelona to Rome/Civitavecchia
Sep 22, 2025
Fr $5,616
World Navigator
Lisbon to Barcelona
Sep 27, 2025
Fr $5,252
Celebrity Constellation
Venice (Ravenna) to Rome/Civitavecchia
Sep 29 & Oct 20, 2025
Fr $1,254
Wind Surf
Barcelona to Lisbon
Oct 28, 2026
Fr $9,990
National Geographic Orion
Barcelona to Athens/Piraeus
May 22, 2026
Fr $19,124
Celestyal Journey
Roundtrip Athens/Piraeus
Oct 25, 2025 - Oct 31, 2026
Fr $757
Costa Deliziosa
Roundtrip Trieste
Oct 11, 2025
Fr $813
Norwegian Gem
Ravenna to Rome/Civitavecchia
May 24 - Oct 25, 2026
Fr $885
MSC Armonia
Roundtrip Venice (Marghera)
Apr 5 - Aug 9, 2026
Fr $907
Brilliance of the Seas
Venice (Ravenna) to Rome/Civitavecchia
Jun 29 & Aug 10, 2026
Fr $962
Queen Victoria
Rome/Civitavecchia to Trieste
Jun 1 - Aug 24, 2026
Fr $1,086
Scarlet Lady
Roundtrip Athens/Piraeus
May 24, 2026
Fr $1,413
Resilient Lady
Roundtrip Athens/Piraeus
Sep 7, 2025
Fr $1,627
Sirena
Rome/Civitavecchia to Venice/Italy
May 12, 2026
Fr $1,893
Viking Vesta
Venice/Italy to Athens/Piraeus
Dec 15, 2025 - Aug 4, 2026
Fr $3,649
Seabourn Quest
Athens/Piraeus to Fusina(Venice)
Jul 5 & Aug 30, 2026
Fr $3,998
Explora II
Fusina(Venice) to Athens/Piraeus
May 18 - Oct 12, 2026
Fr $5,016
Sea Dream I
Valletta to Venice/Italy
Aug 1, 2026
Fr $6,099
Silver Nova
Athens/Piraeus to Fusina(Venice)
Nov 6, 2026
Fr $6,240
Wind Surf
Venice/Italy to Rome/Italy
Sep 14, 2025 - Aug 18, 2026
Fr $2,223
L'Austral
Roundtrip Venice/Italy
Sep 3 - 17, 2025
Fr $10,965
Celebrity Constellation
Rome/Civitavecchia to Venice (Ravenna)
Oct 10, 2025
Fr $4,958
MSC Musica
Roundtrip Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Nov 16, 2025 - Apr 5, 2026
Fr $585
Costa Fortuna
Roundtrip Las Palmas
Dec 26, 2025 - Mar 6, 2026
Fr $627
Azamara Journey
Lisbon to Gran Canaria
Mar 15, 2026
Fr $2,438
World Navigator
Casablanca to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Oct 22, 2025
Fr $4,953
Norwegian Sky
Roundtrip Lisbon
Nov 3, 2025
Fr $980
Nautica
Malaga to Lisbon
Oct 7, 2025
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Wind Star
Roundtrip Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Nov 20, 2025 - Feb 8, 2026
Fr $1,412
Crystal Symphony
Canary Islands to Lisbon
Apr 2, 2027
Fr $5,010
Seven Seas Voyager
Lisbon to Barcelona
Dec 9, 2025
Fr $7,427
Celebrity Infinity
Roundtrip Barcelona
Nov 15, 2025 - Feb 7, 2027
Fr $1,111
Sky Princess
Roundtrip Southampton
Mar 30, 2026
Fr $2,563
Nieuw Statendam
Roundtrip Rotterdam
Apr 18, 2026
Fr $2,388
Queen Anne
Roundtrip Southampton
Nov 30, 2025
Fr $1,250
All offers are based on select sailings and categories and are subject to availability at time of booking. All rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Beaches and Quaint Villages
The beaches of the Mediterranean conjure up romance at its best. White-washed villages contrast with azure blue seas. Oceanside cafes dot the landscape. Quaint villages welcome the visitor with open arms and a relaxed attitude and make for a perfect adventure.
Art and Architecture
The Southern Mediterranean has been the birthplace and inspiration of many famous artists and architects. From the ancient cave drawings to the birth of the Renaissance; from the impressionist movement to modern day, the Southern Mediterranean has been and will always remain a birthplace for artists and architects alike.
History and Archeology
The Southern Mediterranean has been a crossroads of civilization throughout history. The great explorers including Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Saint Paul, Marco Polo all explored the coastal cities. The histories of great civilizations lay waiting to be explored. From the Roman Empire to the Holy Lands a vast world filled with great heroes and adventurous stories waits to be heard.
Wine and Cuisine
The Southern Mediterranean offers a vast variety of local cuisine and fine wines. Indulge in mouthwatering Spanish tapas, fabulous Italian pasta or many of the other regional specialties if the Southern Mediterranean. Add to that the incredible local wines and spirits produced in the Southern Mediterranean towns and villages and your Southern Mediterranean cruise can be a food lover’s delight.
Shopping
The southern Mediterranean offers shopping like nowhere else in the world. Explore marketplaces filled with fresh, local specialty foods. Shop for hand crafted jewelry, arts, local crafts and unique souvenirs. Memories can be had that will last a lifetime.