Mediterranean Cruise Holidays

Mediterranean cruising is the stylish and convenient way to tour one of the world’s most fascinatingly varied regions. A cruise holiday in the Mediterranean is the hassle-free way to take in legendary cities like Rome, Venice, Istanbul, Athens and Barcelona. The majority of Mediterranean cruises set sail between April and October, though more and more cruise lines are offering winter Mediterranean cruises. Most Mediterranean cruises are from 7-14 days. Mediterranean cruises from the UK usually depart from Southampton, Harwich and Dover. Mediterranean fly/cruise holidays typically depart from Barcelona, Rome and Venice. Search for cheap Mediterranean cruise deals in early and late season when the weather is cooler and destinations receive far fewer visitors. Popular short Mediterranean cruises are another excellent cheap Mediterranean cruise option. Search for Mediterranean cruises with directline-cruises

 

The style and ambience of your cruise will largely depend on your choice of cruise line and the size of the ship. Cruise lines like Costa, Cunard, P&O, Hapag-Lloyd and Windstar offer quite distinct Mediterranean cruise experiences. You can find Mediterranean cruises with virtually every major cruise line and in every cruise style, from intimate all-inclusive luxury Mediterranean cruises with companies like Silversea and Seadream, to the astonishing ships of cruise lines like Celebrity, Princess and Royal Caribbean. Specialist Mediterranean cruises cater for every age and cruise style, from young singles and gay & lesbian cruises to family, senior and gourmet cruising! Use our online cruise search to find a Mediterranean cruise to suit your budget.

 

Cruise lines tend to divide the region in two. Western Mediterranean cruises focus on France, Spain and Italy, while Eastern Mediterranean cruises head for the Italian Adriatic, the Greek Islands and Turkey. However, many cruises to the Mediterranean mix the two regions or include exotic additions like Portugal, Sicily, Malta, Israel, Bulgaria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia. Those in search of beaches and lively nightlife might prefer a Mediterranean cruise focusing on the Greek Islands or the Spanish Canary Islands. Other Mediterranean cruises focus specifically on the history and culture of destinations like Dubrovnik, Naples, Olympia and Florence. Cruising the Mediterranean on a smaller ship allows visits to less-frequented ports like the fabulous islands of Capri and Elba. Search and book Mediterranean cruises online or by phone with directline-cruises.

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