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Cruises to Mediterranean

Mediterranean sailings pack in the most ports per trip, so the ship is your constant: the one thing that's the same every day. These are the ships sailing the Med, ranked by Vessel Class.

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◆Which ship is right for you◆

Top of the class

Seven Seas Grandeur

This Small ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises leads every Mediterranean vessel on our grade.

Travelers' favorite

Highest review score in the region: 4.6/5 across 178 published reviews.

Best for families

MSC World Europa

The top-graded Mediterranean ship that earns our family tag on its own data.

◆Best ships sailing Mediterranean◆

Seven Seas Grandeur

Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury

Small ship (744 guests) · new in 2023 · Great food · Recently refreshed · Ultra-luxury

Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury

Mid-size ship (930 guests) · new in 2023 · Great food · Recently refreshed · Adults-only

Seven Seas Splendor

Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury

Small ship (746 guests) · Great food · Recently refreshed · Ultra-luxury

Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury

Mid-size ship (930 guests) · refit 2023 · Great food · Recently refreshed · Adults-only

Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury

Mid-size ship (930 guests) · new in 2022 · Great food · Recently refreshed · Adults-only

Seven Seas Explorer

Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury

Small ship (746 guests) · refit 2023 · Great food · Recently refreshed · Ultra-luxury

Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury

Mid-size ship (930 guests) · new in 2022 · Recently refreshed · Adults-only

Cunard Line · Luxury

Large resort ship (2,695 guests) · refit 2023 · Recently refreshed

Silversea Cruises · Ultra-luxury

Small ship (392 guests) · refit 2019 · Great food · Ultra-luxury

Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury

Mid-size ship (930 guests) · Great food · Adults-only

Cunard Line · Luxury

Large resort ship (2,081 guests) · refit 2017 · Great food

Seabourn Cruise Line · Ultra-luxury

Small ship (450 guests) · refit 2026 · Great food · Recently refreshed · Ultra-luxury

Queen Elizabeth

Cunard Line · Luxury

Large resort ship (2,092 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed

Seven Seas Voyager

Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury

Small ship (698 guests) · refit 2016 · Ultra-luxury

Seven Seas Mariner

Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury

Small ship (700 guests) · refit 2025 · Great food · Recently refreshed · Great for families

◆Ports you’ll visit◆

Barcelona

Gaudi spires, Gothic lanes, and tapas within a short walk of the pier.

Heads up: The far piers aren't walkable; take the blue Cruise Bus to the Columbus monument.

Provence (Marseille)

Livorno (Florence & Pisa)

Rome (Civitavecchia)

Naples (Amalfi/Pompeii)

At Sea

Malta

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

Mykonos

Windmills, Little Venice, and the sacred ruins of Delos next door.

Heads up: The walk from the New Port is 30 dusty minutes; take the sea bus or shuttle.

Athens (Piraeus)

Katakolon (Olympia)

Kavala (Neapolis)

◆When to go◆

Mediterranean season runs April to October. May, June and September are the ideal windows: warm, walkable, and lighter crowds ashore. July and August are hot and busy at every port. The season winds down through October.

Aug 2026135 sailingsSep 2026232 sailingsOct 2026251 sailingsNov 2026115 sailingsDec 202696 sailingsJan 202766 sailings2027-0545 sailingsOct 202739 sailings2027-12122 sailings2028-04173 sailings2026-0824 sailings2029-061 sailingsMay 202820 sailings2028-0395 sailings2027-08215 sailings2029-0416 sailingsJun 202820 sailings2028-0275 sailingsFeb 202767 sailings2028-08251 sailings2029-027 sailings2027-11143 sailings2028-10216 sailings2028-1222 sailingsFeb 20281 sailings2027-0128 sailings2027-10235 sailingsAug 202750 sailingsApr 202828 sailingsNov 20282 sailings2027-0451 sailingsJun 2027230 sailings2029-0516 sailings2026-1122 sailingsMar 202819 sailings2026-1224 sailingsSep 202750 sailings2028-09265 sailings2027-0625 sailings2026-0918 sailings2028-06248 sailingsAug 202822 sailingsOct 202815 sailings2027-0236 sailingsMay 2027251 sailings2028-05261 sailings2026-1014 sailingsJul 202819 sailings2028-07259 sailingsMar 202788 sailings2027-07204 sailings2027-09233 sailingsJul 202770 sailingsApr 2027144 sailings2027-0350 sailingsNov 20276 sailingsSep 202821 sailings2028-0186 sailings2028-1135 sailings2029-0321 sailings2029-019 sailings

◆Common questions◆

When is the best time to cruise Mediterranean?

Mediterranean season runs April to October. May, June and September are the ideal windows: warm, walkable, and lighter crowds ashore. July and August are hot and busy at every port. The season winds down through October.

How long are Mediterranean cruises?

The Mediterranean sailings CruiseIndex tracks run 3 to 50 nights.

Which ports do Mediterranean cruises visit?

Tracked Mediterranean itineraries call at Barcelona, Provence (Marseille), Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples (Amalfi/Pompeii) and At Sea.

What is the best cruise ship in Mediterranean?

Seven Seas Grandeur (Regent Seven Seas Cruises) currently holds the region's top Vessel Class grade, #2 in our fleet-wide ranking.

Vessel Class and Review Score scores are live and real. Fares shown on sailing pages are preview samples until the live fare feed arrives.