Mediterranean Sea cruises.

A Mediterranean Sea cruise at your convenience

The Mediterranean Sea is a prime year-round location. But exactly which countries belong to the Mediterranean? Obviously, the much visited countries: Spain, Italy and France. But also Croatia, Greece, Malta and Cyprus, among others. Or the middle-eastern countries such as Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco, for example. And the Balkans including Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Albania. 

Several shipping companies sail through the beautiful Mediterranean. You sail with MSC Cruises for the ideal cruise vacation for everyone in the family. For example, with the MSC Virtuosa and the MSC World Europa.  Or do you opt for a cruise with Costa Cruises or the American shipping company with Dutch roots: Holland America Line?

The months of May through August are the warmest.  Spring and fall are ideal times for city trips. Fortunately, cruises depart to the Eastern Mediterranean and Western Mediterranean almost every week! A short getaway, or mini-cruise, is available for as little as four days. So you can still cruise in a short time.  Another convenient thing about Mediterranean Sea cruises is that the plane ride to your destination is not that long.  Now it's just a matter of choosing which direction you want to go. Will it be west or east? 

The wonders of the Western Mediterranean Sea

Explore some of Southern Europe's greatest cities in one cruise toward the Western Mediterranean Sea! Think Barcelona, Rome, Milan or Lisbon. (Even though these cities tend to seem big easily compared to our tiny country.) Visit Gaudi's masterpieces in Barcelona, such as Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, Casa Milà and Parc de Güell. Discover the versatility of Rome, the excursions have diverse themes such as wellness, culinary, historical and architectural. Visit Milan's Duomo (Cathedral). Go to Lisbon's local market or stroll through its gardens and colorful streets. Sintra, a town close to Lisbon is also highly recommended. Here you are surrounded by beautiful buildings and castles.  The less-typical cities are also top notch. Like upcoming Porto and Marseille, for example. Want to seek out the winter sun? Then go for a cruise along the Canary Islands, where the temperature is nice almost all year round.  Will you choose Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Tenerife or Lanzarote? Whichever place you go for, it will be a trip full of culture, history and delicious Mediterranean food. 

Cruising through the Eastern Mediterranean Sea

On an Eastern Mediterranean Sea cruise, the Greek islands are a must.  Choose Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes or Corfu, for example. They are all so beautiful!  Or visit Athens for even more Greek atmosphere. Go to the Acropolis, The Agora or the Olympieion. For Turkey, cruises often dock in Istanbul, where it’s all about great food and beautiful architecture.  Be sure to have some Turkish pizza or baklava and visit the mosques. The underdogs in terms of cruise destinations should not be forgotten, Cyprus, Croatia and Albania. Here you will also encounter beautiful (coastal) towns such as Limassol, Dubrovnik, Split and Sarande. Discover the taste of Cyprus with the typical carob and local wines.  Visit the ancient UNESCO city of Butrint, Blue Eye Springs and Ksamil beach in Albania. Take a walking tour of the Krka waterfalls, dine out at Riva Boulevard in Split and walk the old city walls of Dubrovnik.  

What are you waiting for? Time to schedule and book it!