The Mediterranean is one of the hottest tourist destinations. Of course you know all about the sun, sand and amazing cuisine. But, there is so much more to explore beyond the beaches and restaurants. This area is rich in history, which also makes for great adventures or excursions. The Mediterranean sits in the middle of Africa, Asia and Europe and seems to pull those exotic cultures together.

Mediterranean cruises are a relaxing, luxurious, and convenient way to explore some of the world’s most fascinating cities, historical sites, and diverse cultures. You can explore the beautiful attractions by day and have world class entertainment on board at night and by the next day you can be at another destination without the hassle of getting there yourself.

There are a ton of ports to choose from when cruising the Mediterranean. They include: Athens • Barcelona • Cannes • Capri • Corfu • Corsica (Ajaccio) • Crete • Dubrovnik • Elba • Florence • Fuerteventura • Genoa • Gibraltar • Haifa • Ibiza • Istanbul • Izmir • Jerusalem • Katakolon • Kusadasi • La Palma • Lanzarote • Las Palmas • Limassol • Lisbon • Madeira (Funchal) • Malta • Marseille • Monaco • Mykonos • Naples • Nice • Palermo • Palma de Mallorca • Portofino • Rhodes • Rome • Santorini • Sardinia • Sete • Seville • Sorrento • Split • St. Tropez • Taormina • Tenerife • Tunis (La Goulette) • Varna • Venice • Villefranche • Volos

There are also a lot of cruise ships to choose from and many are offering outstanding deals currently. It is imperative to do your homework before making your choices. You should consider what is most important to you. Do you want more adventure or relaxation or a bit of both? Which destinations do you want to see? Once you decide, start researching the cruise line that is in tune with your expectations.