Destination
Mediterranean
Sunlit cities, island calls and culture-rich itineraries from spring to fall.
Best timeMay – Oct
What sailing here is like
Ports sit close together, so you wake up somewhere new most mornings without long stretches at sea. Western routes lean towards Spain, France and Italy; eastern routes trade beaches for archaeology. Typically 7 – 14 nights.
Lines that sail here
MSC Cruises
Oceania Cruises
Princess Cruises
Cunard
When to sail
- Apr – Jun
- Warm, green and quiet — the best balance of weather and crowds.
- Jul – Aug
- Hot and busy, priced accordingly. Best if you are tied to school breaks.
- Sep – Oct
- Sea at its warmest, cities emptying out. Our own favorite window.
Ports
Departure ports we currently have sailings from, plus 2 not shown on the map.
