Mediterranean Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
392 ships from 38 cruise lines across 19 countries
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Upcoming sailings calling in Mediterranean, earliest departure first.
Mediterranean cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 4,389 upcoming sailings on 392 ships from 38 cruise lines visiting Mediterranean, calling at 377 places. Cruises can start in Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Piraeus, Venice, Istanbul, Paris and 77 more and end in Aigues-Mortes, Aix-en-Provence, Alicante, Ancona, Antalya, Arles and 76 more.
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12 Days Barcelona, Spain Round Trip
Celebrity Equinox
4 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Civitavecchia-Rome
MSC Divina
14 Days One-Way from Funchal to Civitavecchia-Rome
MSC Fantasia
11 Days One-Way from Bordeaux to Madrid
Scenic Diamond
8 Days Bordeaux, France Round Trip
Scenic Diamond
Ships by type: 166 ocean 219 river 15 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
Cruises in Mediterranean by country
Compare Mediterranean cruise lines
Viking Cruises has the most upcoming sailings among Mediterranean cruise lines (479). Starting fares run from $159 per person. Most sailings last 6–23 nights, and the most common length is 7 nights.
Ocean cruise lines (28)
Ultra-luxury cruise lines (5)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 200 | $13,598 | 8–21 nights (typically 14) |
| Silversea Cruises | 195 | $3,850 | 7–24 nights (typically 10) |
| Seabourn Cruises | 174 | $4,249 | 7–52 nights (typically 21) |
| SeaDream Yacht Club | 53 | $12,959 | 7–13 nights (typically 7) |
| Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | 42 | $6,100 | 4–8 nights (typically 7) |
Luxury cruise lines (5)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania Cruises | 238 | $1,899 | 7–33 nights (typically 10) |
| MSC Explora Journeys | 115 | $2,275 | 6–20 nights (typically 7) |
| Ponant Cruises | 106 | $1,580 | 7–13 nights (typically 7) |
| Scenic Cruises | 26 | $8,486 | 8–18 nights (typically 10) |
| Aurora Expeditions | 5 | $4,898 | 8–17 nights (typically 8) |
Premium cruise lines (9)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Cruises | 479 | $2,299 | 6–20 nights (typically 6) |
| Azamara Cruises | 179 | $1,539 | 7–38 nights (typically 7) |
| Emerald Cruises | 100 | $5,256 | 7–16 nights (typically 7) |
| Windstar Cruises | 97 | $1,130 | 7–21 nights (typically 7) |
| Crystal Cruises | 61 | $3,800 | 7–30 nights (typically 7) |
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 57 | $4,306 | 9–16 nights (typically 13) |
| Quark Expeditions | 30 | $2,795 | 7–18 nights (typically 7) |
| Atlas Ocean Voyages | 26 | $5,019 | 7–11 nights (typically 8) |
| Lindblad Expeditions | 21 | $7,735 | 7–15 nights (typically 11) |
Contemporary cruise lines (8)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Cruises | 415 | $159 | 5–21 nights (typically 7) |
| Princess Cruises | 145 | $884 | 10–40 nights (typically 21) |
| Holland America | 114 | $739 | 7–28 nights (typically 14) |
| Cunard | 101 | $709 | 7–46 nights (typically 7) |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 63 | $809 | 7–16 nights (typically 7) |
| Royal Caribbean | 52 | $563 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) |
| Celebrity Cruises | 49 | $804 | 7–15 nights (typically 7) |
| Virgin Voyages | 26 | $1,896 | 7–14 nights (typically 10) |
Other cruise lines (1)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Clippers | 65 | $1,030 | 6–18 nights (typically 7) |
River cruise lines (12)
Luxury cruise lines (3)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Cruises | 295 | $2,356 | 9–24 nights (typically 14) |
| AmaWaterways | 88 | $1,699 | 7–13 nights (typically 7) |
| Uniworld | 65 | $2,999 | 7–18 nights (typically 7) |
Premium cruise lines (6)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viking River Cruises | 166 | $1,795 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) |
| Avalon Waterways | 164 | $1,550 | 7–18 nights (typically 9) |
| Riviera Travel | 67 | $1,199 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) |
| Emerald Cruises | 40 | $1,879 | 7–14 nights (typically 7) |
| Celebrity River Cruises | 8 | $3,446 | 7 nights |
| APT River Cruises Travelmarvel | 2 | $4,095 | 7–21 nights (typically 7) |
Contemporary cruise lines (3)
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length |
|---|---|---|---|
| CroisiEurope | 201 | $394 | 3–8 nights (typically 6) |
| Viva Cruises | 41 | $694 | 5–12 nights (typically 7) |
| A Rosa Cruises | 18 | $661 | 5–14 nights (typically 7) |
Cruise embarkation and disembarkation
Cruise embarkation (83)
Aigues-Mortes · Aix-en-Provence · Alicante · Ancona · Antalya · Arles · Arrecife · Avignon · Barcelona · Bari · Besancon · Biarritz · Bilbao · Bordeaux · Brest · Brindisi · Bucharest · Cadiz · Cagliari · Cannes · Casablanca · Chalon-sur-Saône · Chioggia · Civitavecchia · Colmar · Como · Constanţa · Dijon · Dubrovnik · El Puerto de Santa María · Genova · Giardini Naxos · Giurgiu · Honfleur · Istanbul · İzmir · Kuşadası · Larnaca · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · Lavrion · Le Havre · Le Pecq · Livorno · Lyon · Madrid · Málaga · Mantua · Marmaris · Marseille · Messina · Monte Carlo · Nancy · Nantes · Naples · Olteniţa · Oran · Palermo · Palma · Paris · Piraeus · Pont-lEveque-Oise · Ravenna · Rome Italy · Rouen · Saint Pierre and Miquelon Islands · Salamanca · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Sens · Sète · Seville · Sisak · Split · St-Malo · Strasbourg · Tarragona · Tournon-sur-Rhône · Trieste · Valencia · Valletta · Vannes · Venice · Villefranche-sur-Mer · Zadar
Cruise disembarkation (82)
Aigues-Mortes · Aix-en-Provence · Alicante · Ancona · Antalya · Arles · Arrecife · Avignon · Barcelona · Bari · Belleville-sur-Saone · Bilbao · Bordeaux · Bourg · Brest · Brindisi · Bucharest · Cadiz · Cagliari · Cannes · Casablanca · Catania · Chalon-sur-Saône · Chioggia · Civitavecchia · Colmar · Como · Constanţa · Dijon · Dubrovnik · Genova · Giurgiu · Honfleur · Istanbul · İzmir · Kuşadası · Lagarde-Moselle · Larnaca · Las Palmas de Gran Canaria · Lavrion · Le Havre · Le Pecq · Livorno · Lyon · Madrid · Málaga · Mantua · Marmaris · Marseille · Messina · Monte Carlo · Nancy · Nantes · Naples · Olteniţa · Oran · Palermo · Palma · Paris · Piraeus · Pont-lEveque-Oise · Ravenna · Rome Italy · Rouen · Saint Pierre and Miquelon Islands · Salamanca · Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Sens · Sète · Seville · Sisak · Split · Strasbourg · Tarragona · Tournon-sur-Rhône · Trieste · Valencia · Valletta · Venice · Vernon · Villefranche-sur-Mer · Zadar
Cruise lines sailing in Mediterranean (38)
Ocean cruise lines (28)
Ultra-luxury cruise lines (5)
Luxury cruise lines (5)
Premium cruise lines (9)
Contemporary cruise lines (8)
Other cruise lines (1)
River cruise lines (12)
Luxury cruise lines (3)
Premium cruise lines (6)
Contemporary cruise lines (3)
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Frequently asked questions about Mediterranean cruises
Can you start or end a cruise in Mediterranean?
Yes. Cruises start in Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Piraeus, Venice, Istanbul, Paris, Málaga, Valletta and 75 more. Cruises end in Aigues-Mortes, Aix-en-Provence, Alicante, Ancona, Antalya, Arles, Arrecife, Avignon and 74 more.
How many places do cruises visit in Mediterranean?
377 Mediterranean places are visited by 392 ships from 38 cruise lines.
Which cruise lines sail to Mediterranean?
38 cruise lines sail to Mediterranean, including A Rosa Cruises, APT River Cruises Travelmarvel, AmaWaterways, Atlas Ocean Voyages, Aurora Expeditions, Avalon Waterways and 32 more.
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published October 4, 2026 · Last updated November 1, 2026
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