From buzzing adults-only ships to ultra-luxury yachts, find the perfect cruise to suit your style and budget.
Historical monuments, regional cuisine, luxe shopping, and sweeping views are all within grasp aboard a ship.
Explore the best Mediterranean cruises for every traveler.
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Guests can travel in six-star luxury with a personal butler assigned to each cabin.
Turn to helicopters (and even a submersible) for a different view of a destination.
Quiet, less-visited ports include Costa Brava’s Roses and Villefranche-sur-Mer just outside of Nice.
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Take to the sky for an aerial view of Sanary-sur-Mer insideScenic Eclipse’s private helicopter.
Seabourn
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Seabourn cruises are made for those who enjoy a touch of grandeur.
The cruise line offers all-inclusive options, making it easy to relax on board and just enjoy the ride.
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The itinerary sprinkles in a few Turkish delights, including Kusadasi and Bozcaada, before disembarking in Istanbul.
Fine dining abounds on board with five restaurants and six lounges to choose from.
Guests can expect plush furnishings and modern design.
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In Gibraltar, venture to Gorham’s Cave, which dates to the days of Neanderthals.
The cruise line offers free shore excursions, enabling guests to fully experience the ports.
Trip to Try:Mediterranean and Adriatic Sojourn
Spend 22 days with Viking on the Mediterranean and Adriatic Sojourn.
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Enhance the journey by booking additional excursions tailored to specific interests such as architecture or cuisine.
Book pre- and post-trip stays to further explore ports of call.
But what sets it apart from other Mediterranean itineraries are stops in Malta, Tunisia, and Menorca.
Explora Journeys
The voyage emphasizes the regions dramatic history, highlighting destinations ruled by famed pharaohs, kings, and emperors.
Emerald Cruises
Cultural experiences are central to Emerald Cruises.
Other notable tours include the ruins of Corfu and Kotor’s walls.
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Oceania Cruises
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Want personalized service at every turn?
Book an Oceania cruise.
With a low guest-to-crew member ratio, your every need is easily met.
Emerald Cruises
Mediterranean sailings include seven-, 12-, 21-, and even 30-day cruises for those who cant get enough.
With this company, youre almost spoiled with choices, making it hard to pick just one itinerary.
So maybe, think about this years trip and next year’s.
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From the old villages to the glittering casinos, this journey’s shore excursions abound.
Silversea
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Silversea is tailor-made for those who like to cruise with fewer passengers on board.
The line offers ships with 51 to 364 suites, which enables more personalized service and refined amenities.
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It also offers packages to reduce the stress that comes with pay-as-you-go travel.
Ponant
A lavish French cruise line, Ponant has been sailing since 1988.
Throughout the boat, guests will find light-filled spaces and cozy cabins.
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This trip begins in Valletta, Malta, before sailing to Sicily and up the Italian coastline to Livorno.
Back on board, a guest chef prepares destination-inspired dishes.
Cabins range from 151-square-foot interior staterooms to 712-square-foot suites to stretch out in.
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Room options range from interior staterooms to massive premium suites with oversized balconies.
Its boats are opulent, including theQueen Elizabeth, which features art deco-influenced interiors and plush sundeck furnishings.
Of course, high-end dining experiences are included.
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Trip to Try:Western Mediterranean
Take the seven-night journey on Cunards Western Mediterranean cruise from England to Italy.
With several days at sea, you’re free to make the most of onboard amenities.
Virgin Voyages
There’s no doubt that Virgin Voyages is a departure from traditional cruising.
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With plush cabins and the promise of a party atmosphere, the cruise line has ditched many industry mainstays.
Other stops include Marina di Carrara, known for its sumptuous marble, and the island of Corsica.
Enjoy a day of relaxation by sweating it out in the sauna or lounging poolside when out at sea.
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Ibiza is the final port-of-call, which gives guests plenty of time toenjoy the party capitalon their own.
Trip to Try:Three-Night Western Mediterranean
Spend three perfect days sailing from Rome to Barcelona.
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