Mediterranean Cruises

There is nowhere else on earth where you can sample as many flavors, cultures and historic sites as you can on a Mediterranean cruise. Explore the region on cruises from Italy, France, Spain, or Greece. Experience the amazing scenery and rich cultures during your holiday on the Sea. And enjoy our fun guide to Mediterranean cruises.

When you cruise the Mediterranean, you wake up in a new world each morning and relax in the comfort of your very own floating resort with all accommodations, meals, and most entertainment taken care of. The prime season for Mediterranean cruises is from April through October, although there are ships sailing all year. When and where you go is up to you. See our overview of all the Mediterranean cruises.

Mediterranean Cruise Ports

Numerous cruises from Athens sail around the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean. You can take a small luxury ship to beautiful islands or a huge ship to famous cities in Italy and France. A cruise to the Greek Isles is an opportunity to enjoy the awesome natural beauty and very lively nightlife.

More than one million passengers a year take Barcelona cruises. The city's great food, shopping, nightlife, and architecture make it an ideal departure port. Cruises from Barcelona cruises go everywhere in the Mediterranean, and all the major cruise lines sail from here.

Luxury cruise lines offer Mediterranean cruises from Monte Carlo, located between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea. It is on the scenic Cote d'Azur, where the natural beauty is embellished by the yachts and finery of the French Riviera's rich and famous.

Rome cruises actually depart from the port of Civitavecchia. It's about a one hour bus ride into Rome from the port, but it's definitely worth this inconvenience. Almost every cruise line operates from Rome for Mediterranean cruises. Sail from here to anywhere around the Mediterranean, and any month of the year.

Sailing through the Giudecca Canal into Venice is one of the great experiences in cruising. The car-free cobbled streets, criss-crossed by canals and hundreds of historic bridges, makes this a great city to explore on foot. Cruise from Venice to anywhere in the Mediterranean.

Mediterranean Cruise Lines

Many cruise lines operate in the Mediterranean. From fun and inexpensive Carnival or Costa to ultra-luxurious Seabourn or Silversea, there's something for every taste and budget. See our guide to 14 Mediterranean cruise lines for all the options and more information.

Have fun. Explore the world. Take a Mediterranean cruise.