Have you ever wanted to explore the Mediterranean by sea? From relaxing on sandy beaches to visiting historical sites and towns, the Mediterranean offers something for everyone. Several cruise lines offer multiple itineraries to the Mediterranean, allowing guests to explore its wonders one country at a time. In this blog, I will highlight some of the cruise lines you should consider for your next cruise.
Azamara Cruises
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Azamara Cruises has a vast selection of Mediterranean cruises with destinations including Greece, Turkey, Israel, Cyprus, Croatia, Montenegro, Egypt, Italy, and more. Cruise lengths range from 4 to 16 nights, allowing guests to choose the best itinerary. Onboard any Azamara Cruises ship, enjoy complimentary laundry service, private verandas, private retreats, fine cuisine, and cultural evenings. Additionally, the cruise line offers shore excursions for those wanting a richer exploration of certain locations.
Alanya, Turkey: Photo by Azamara Cruises
The longest cruise is the 16-night Ancient Civilization cruise onboard Azamara Journey. During this trip, depart from Athens, Greece, and visit Turkey, Cyprus, Israel, and Italy. At these locations, be immersed in a range of cultural activities, such as visiting historic sites, breathtaking mountains and beaches, and tasting cultural cuisine.
The upcoming trip departs from Athens on October 24, 2024. For more information about this cruise, please visit Azamara Cruises.
St. Tropez, France: Photo by Azamara Cruises
The shortest cruise is the 4-night Weekend Riveras Cruise onboard Azamara Onward. This cruise is a round-trip from Barcelona, Spain, and explores different cities in Spain and France. In these cities, you can visit historic cities and museums, enjoy local cuisine, and relax on beaches.
The upcoming trip departs from Barcelona on September 26, 2024. Please visit Azamara Cruises for more information about this trip.
Monte Carlo, Monaco: Photo by Azamara Cruises
One of the cheapest cruises is the 6-night Mediterranean Rivieras cruise onboard Azamara Quest. During this cruise, you will board in Barcelona, Spain, and visit different cities in France, Monaco, and Italy. At these locations, visit breathtaking seaports, enjoy cultural markets, and explore historic sites and museums. Additionally, this cruise offers a free stateroom upgrade and a $1000 onboard credit.
The upcoming departure date for this trip is April 22, 2024. For more information, please visit Azamara Cruises.
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For whenever and wherever you want to visit the Mediterranean, Azamara Cruises has an itinerary for you.
Royal Caribbean International
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Royal Caribbean has many itineraries to the Mediterranean, with destinations such as Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Israel, and more. Cruise lengths range from 2 to 12 nights, allowing guests to select the itinerary best suited for their needs. Onboard enjoy Royal Caribbean ships’ many activities, including pools, skydiving simulators, excellent cuisine, guest entertainers, bars, and ballrooms, to enrich your time at sea.
Rome, Italy: Photo by Royal Caribbean
One of the longest cruises is the 12-night Holy Land cruise onboard Odyssey of the Seas. This cruise is a round trip from Rome, Italy, and takes guests to Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and Crete. At these locations, visit ancient towns and cities, taste local cuisine, shop, and enjoy beautiful seaside views.
The upcoming dates for this cruise are May 5-17, 2024. For more information, please visit Royal Caribbean.
Cape Greco, Ayia Napa,Cyprus: Photo by Royal Caribbean
One of the shortest cruises is the 3-night Cyprus cruise onboard Jewel of the Seas. This cruise is a round trip from Haifa, Israel, and explores Cyprus. While in Cyprus, guests can view historic sights and towns, traverse through local markets, enjoy local cuisine, and relax on the beaches.
The upcoming dates for this cruise are September 6-9, 2024. Please visit Royal Caribbean for more information.
Lindos Beach,Greece: Photo by Royal Caribbean
One of the cheapest cruises is the 5-night Greek Isles cruise onboard Rhapsody of the Seas. This cruise is a round trip from Haifa, Israel, that explores different cities in Greece. At these locations, shop, visit historic locations, taste local cuisine, and relax on beaches.
The upcoming dates for this cruise are October 27- November 1, 2023. For more information, please visit Royal Caribbean.
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As you can see, Royal Caribbean has many itineraries to the Mediterranean. What are you waiting for? Sail away, and explore the Mediterranean with Royal Caribbean today!
Oceania Cruises
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Oceania Cruises has a plethora of itineraries to the Mediterranean, with destinations such as Rome, Barcelona, Lisbon, Istanbul, Athens, and more. Cruise lengths to the Mediterranean range from 7 to 24 days, ensuring guests can choose the best cruise. The cruise line offers itineraries throughout the year, but most itineraries are from April to November. The cruise line also offers multiple shore excursions to the Mediterranean for those who want a more in-depth exploration of specific locations.
Sharjah Mosque, United Arab Emirates : Photo by Oceania Cruises
The longest cruise is the 24-day cruise departing from Dubai to Barcelona onboard Insignia. During this cruise, guests will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Greece, Italy, Monaco, and Spain. At these locations, guests will enjoy a cultural immersion by visiting historic places of worship and former cities, tasting local cuisine, exploring museums, and taking desert safaris. Onboard Insignia, guests will be able to enjoy onboard shows, culinary masterpieces, and boutiques, and use amenities such as the Aquamar Spa and the running track and sports deck.
The upcoming dates for this cruise are May 13- June 6, 2024. For more information about this cruise, please visit Oceania Cruises.
Cinque Terre ( Le Spezia) National Park: Photo by Oceania Cruises
One of the shorter cruises is the 10-day cruise from Monte Carlo to Athens onboard Allura, as part of the ship’s inaugural season. This cruise will take guests to Monaco, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. At these locations, guests will stroll through vibrant cultural towns and old cities, visit museums, and enjoy beaches. Onboard Allura, guests will be able to enjoy residential style living, luxury dining, guest speakers, as well as amenities such as fitness centers, a library, bars and lounges, and casinos.
The upcoming dates for this cruise are August 5-15, 2025. Please visit Oceania Cruises for more information about the cruise.
Ibiza , Spain : Photo by Oceania Cruises
One of the cheapest cruises is the 7-day cruise from Barcelona to Rome onboard Sirena. During this cruise, you will visit Spain, France, and Italy. At these locations, you will be able to walk through small towns, enjoy local cuisine, and view beautiful landscapes. Sirena has many onboard facilities and entertainment options, ranging from onboard- shows to fitness centers and spas, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone. Additionally, this cruise offers options to upgrade your flight to Premium Economy.
The upcoming dates for this cruise are May 6-13, 2025. For more information about this cruise, please visit Oceania Cruises.
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If you want to explore the Mediterranean, Oceania Cruises has plenty of adventures for you.
Norwegian Cruise Line
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Norwegian Cruise Line has many itineraries to the Mediterranean, with destinations ranging from Italy to Oman. Cruise lengths range from 4 to 19 days, allowing guests to choose the best cruise. Onboard any Norwegian Cruise Line ships, guests can look forward to fine dining, onboard entertainment, children’s activities, and amenities such as bars, lounges, and spas. Additionally, the cruise line also offers excursions for those wanting an in-depth exploration of specific locations.
Kusadasi Turkey : Photo by Norwegian Cruise Line
The longest cruise is the 19-day Middle East: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt & Israel onboard Norwegian Dawn.This cruise departs from Istanbul, Turkey, and takes guests to different cities in Turkey, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). At these locations, guests can immerse themselves in Middle Eastern culture with activities ranging from viewing historic sites to shopping at local bazaars and tasting cultural cuisine.
The upcoming dates for this cruise are November 24-December 13, 2023. For more information, please visit Norwegian Cruise Line.
Florence, Italy : Photo by Norwegian Cruises
One of the shortest and cheapest cruises is the 4-day Mediterranean: Florence & Cannes cruise onboard Norwegian Escape. This cruise departs from Barcelona, Spain, and explores different cities in France and Italy. In France and Italy, guests can visit historical sites and museums, taste local cuisine, and see breathtaking views of the sea.
Upcoming dates for this cruise are May 26-30, 2024. Please visit Norwegian Cruise Line for more details.
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As you can see, Norwegian Cruise Line has a plethora of itineraries to the Mediterranean. So what are you waiting for? Sail away and explore the Mediterranean with Norwegian Cruise Line today!
Holland America Line
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Holland America Line invites you to explore the Mediterranean with destinations such as Greece, Italy, Denmark, Turkey, Spain, the Netherlands, and more. Cruise lengths range from 7 days to 28 days. Onboard any of Holland America Line ships, guests can look forward to fine dining, casinos, onboard entertainment (e.g, concerts and outdoor movies), and complimentary services such as access to fitness centers and spas. Some itineraries offer private tours of the sites, allowing you to soak in the cultural heritage of the Mediterranean.
Gibraltar, United Kingdom: Photo by Holland America Line
One of the longest cruises is the 28-day Iberian Adventure, Ancient Mysteries & Egypt Cruise onboard Nieuw Statendam. This cruise departs from Amsterdam, Netherlands, and takes guests to the United Kingdom (U.K.), Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, Italy, Egypt, Turkey, Cyprus, and Greece. At these locations, guests will be able to view historic sites and museums, enjoy excellent local cuisine and music, shop, and travel on desert safaris.
The upcoming dates for this cruise are September 7- October 5, 2024. For more information, please visit Holland America Line.
Cairo, Egypt: Photo by Holland America Line
One of the shortest and cheapest cruises is the 7-day Holy Land & Egyptian Treasures Cruise onboard Oosterdam. This cruise is a round trip from Athens, Greece, and explores different cities in Greece, Israel, and Egypt. At these locations, guests will view historic and religious buildings, traverse through the local towns, taste local cuisine, and immerse themselves in towns preserved for centuries. Since this cruise includes visits to religious sites, modest clothing trousers for men and trousers, skirts, and dresses for women) is advised.
The upcoming dates for this cruise are May 14-21, 2024. Please visit Holland America Line for more information.
Kotor, Montenegro: Photo by Holland America Line
Whether you want an immersive exploration or a quick getaway, Holland America Line has an itinerary for you.
Jerusalem ( Ashdod), Israel: Photo by Azamara Cruises
These are only some of the many itineraries to the Mediterranean. Whether you are drawn to Ancient sites or want to relax on a sandy beach, an itinerary awaits you. Sail away and enjoy the wonders of the Mediterranean today!
by Kashaf Rashid
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