Destination

Mediterranean

Barcelona, Rome, Greek Isles, and Western Med classics

From $91 per person · 3,171 itineraries available · (8,132 sailings)

Mediterranean cruises pack port-rich weeks across Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and the Adriatic — the core summer Europe cruise most U.S. shoppers mean when they say Europe.

Mediterranean sailings

3,171 itineraries match — showing 8 starting at the lowest fares.

Best time to cruise the Mediterranean

Peak Med season runs May through September — warmest swimming and longest days, with July–August the busiest and priciest. Shoulder months April–May and October trade cooler water for thinner crowds and often better fares.

What you'll find

  • Western Med loops from Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), or Marseille
  • Eastern Med and Greek Isles seasons from Athens and nearby hubs
  • Overnight calls in select cities on longer itineraries
  • Food, ruins, and walkable old towns — excursion-heavy days
  • Euro cash and museum tickets add up beyond the cruise fare

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