Ultimate Mediterranean

Athens (Piraeus), Greece

Embarks 05:00PM

Home to the Acropolis, Athens has quite a reputation to live up to: Named for Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, the city is credited with being the cradle of European civilization and birthplace of democracy.

Cesme, Turkey

Arrive: 9:00 AM

Departs: 5:00 PM

The resort town of Cesme is not only a popular destination for Turkish and tourists alike, but also for surfers—perhaps because of the golden-sand beaches, warm sapphire waters, and laid-back atmosphere.

Heraklion, (Crete), Greece

Arrives: 8:00 AM

Departs: 10:00 PM

As the largest city on the isle of Crete, with a history that dates back to the 9th century, Heraklion has seen its share of travelers over the millennia. Discover the many treasures at the Archaeological Museum, regarded as one of the most important museums in Greece. Given that it’s Greece we’re talking about, the food here is naturally outstanding, and comes with a delicious Cretan touch.

At Sea

Spend the day sailing in style aboard your boutique hotel at sea. Indulge in a treatment at Sanctum Spa, stay ship shape with a class at our fitness center, or lounge the day away on our sunny pool deck.In the evening, savor inspired Italian cuisine at Aqualina, or relish in a classic steakhouse experience at Prime C. Plus, you’ll find plenty of exciting evening entertainment, from thrilling shows at Cabaret Lounge to intimate performances in the Living Room.

Catania, (Sicily), Italy

Arrives 8:00AM 

Departs 6:00PM 

Mountainous and rugged, Sicily’s highest point is the tip of that infamous and still active Mt. Etna, and as a result Catania is richly layered, having been buried under lava seven times in recorded history.

Sorrento, Italy

Arrives 8:00 AM 

Departs 6:30 PM 

A warming sun and gentle sea breezes have been attracting visitors to Sorrento for two millennia, and its reputation as a playground of the ancient rich and famous have resulted in lavish villas and palaces.

Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

Arrives 7:30AM

Departs 7:30 PM

Whether it’s tossing a coin in a fabled fountain or being awestruck by the magnificence of St. Peter’s Basilica and Michelangelo’s masterpieces, Rome seems to live up to its sobriquet, the Eternal City.

 Florence / Pisa (Livorno), Italy

Arrives: 8:00 AM

Departs: 8:00 PM

As the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence and its historic center is bursting with elegant squares, imposing palaces, magnificent churches, incredible art galleries and museums with an abundance of riches.

Nice, France

Arrives 8:00AM o

Departs 8:00 PM

Nice, Queen of the Riviera, is filled with a treasure trove of archaeological and fine art museums, the famous flower market, and a warren of meandering lanes edged by tall houses and small, alluring shops.

Provence (Marseille), France

Arrives 8:00 AM 

Departs 8:00 PM 

At the same time bustling and picturesque—filled with colorful markets, fabulous wine and food and sights like le Vieux Port—Marseille is one of Europe’s oldest cities and the largest port in the Mediterranean.

Palamos, Spain

Arrives: 8:00 AM

Departs: 6:00 PM

Home to the famed museum of its native son, Salvador Dali, Palamos sits right in the heart of the Costa Brava, and features a rugged, rocky shoreline, excellent beaches and picturesque fishing villages.

 Barcelona, Spain

Disembarks: 6:00 AM

Dynamic Barcelona is all about architecture, from the magnificent medieval buildings of the Gothic Quarter to the Modernist movement typified by the work of Antoni Gaudi including the amazing Sagrada Familia.