Europe
Mediterranean
Whitewashed islands, ancient ports, and golden coastlines from Barcelona to Santorini.
Overview
Sailing Mediterranean
The Mediterranean is the classic first cruise for a reason. A single week can string together Barcelona, the French Riviera, Rome, and the Greek islands without ever repacking a bag. Itineraries range from big-ship western Med runs to smaller ships that tuck into Santorini’s caldera or Croatia’s walled coastal towns.
Best time to sail: May – October
Where to Sail
The routes within Mediterranean
The Mediterranean splits cleanly in two. Here’s what each half is actually like.
Western Mediterranean
Art, history, and glamour. The easier region to fly into, with Barcelona and Rome as the two most common embarkation ports.
Eastern Mediterranean
Whitewashed islands and ancient ruins. A slower, slightly less crowded counterpart to the west, built around the Greek islands and Turkey.
Highlights
What makes it special
Good Fit
Who Mediterranean is best for
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