The Mediterranean is without doubt a top choice for holidays for British tourists seeking the sun – and its waters are world-class for cruising.
Here, holidaymakers will find a tangle of rich cultures, irresistible romance and classic cuisines, and a slice of the 28,600 miles of colourful coastline in southern Europe is often best discovered by boat.
With on-shore excursions exploring everything from the Greek gods to platters of authentic tapas, it’s possible to liaise with locals over flamenco in Barcelona, cleanse your palette with gelato in Sicily and bask on the beaches of Mykonos all on one trip.
Better still, docking at ancient harbours on multi-storey vessels promises seafaring travellers a balmy greeting in the summer season from June to September.
Here’s our guide to the best multi-country cruises with all the amenities and aperitifs to book a last-minute float in 2024 on the magical Med.
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Best for: City stops
14-Day Mediterranean with Greece, France & Italy, Princess Cruises
Departs: Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Arrives: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
To tick the likes of Athens, Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa off of your bucket list in just 14 days, Princess Cruise’s Mediterranean itinerary offers a nine-port adventure on Sun Princess. The all-inclusive voyage through Greece, Montenegro, Italy, Spain and France has an extensive choice of classic on-shore excursions, with interior rooms starting from £2,099pp.
Departing 17 August 2024.
Best for: Luxury sailing
7-Night Corsica & French Riviera, Star Clippers
Departs: Cannes, France
Arrives: Cannes, France
One of the world’s most glamorous ports, a departure from Cannes sets the tone for this seven-night sail of Corsica and the French Riviera with Star Clippers. Peruse the boutiques of Portofino, swim in the sparkling shallows off Plage Saint Antoine in Corscica and top up your tan in St Tropez from £1,665pp under the white sails of the intimate Star Flyer clipper ship.
Departing 20 July 2024.
Best for: Couples
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise, MSC Cruises
Departs: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Arrives: Piraeus (Athens), Greece
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