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Best Eastern Mediterranean Cruises 2026

Eastern Mediterranean cruises explore Greece, Turkey, Croatia, and the Greek Islands. Ancient history, stunning coastlines, and Mediterranean culture at its finest.

Price Range
€1,200 - €5,000
Duration
7-day
Ports
7+
Climate
Mediterranean

Live Availability

Current Eastern Mediterranean cruises in our catalog: 4,499 upcoming departures across 756 itineraries, from €163 — typical lengths 3 days, 4 days, 5 days.

Upcoming Sailings
4,499
Unique Itineraries
756
Prices From
€163
Next Departure
July 14, 2026

Ships on these itineraries: Allura, Arcadia, Aroya, Ascent, Aurelia, Aurora, Azamara Journey, Azamara Onward

Popular Eastern Mediterranean Ports

Athens (Piraeus)
Santorini
Mykonos
Istanbul
Dubrovnik
Venice
Ephesus (Kusadasi)

Why Cruise to Eastern Mediterranean

Greek islands paradise

Ancient ruins and history

Santorini sunsets

Turkish culture

Dubrovnik's walled city

Best Months to Visit

May
June
September
October

Climate

Mediterranean, 70-90°F, best May-June and September-October

Popular Activities in Eastern Mediterranean

Ancient ruins exploration
Island hopping
Beach visits
Cultural tours
Wine tasting

How to Get the Best Deal on a Eastern Mediterranean Cruise

Eastern Mediterranean cruises start from €1,200 - €5,000, with itineraries ranging from 7-day to 14-day. Most routes call at Athens (Piraeus), Santorini, Mykonos — compare live prices across all cruise lines to find the best rate before you book.

The best months to cruise to Eastern Mediterranean are May, June, September, when mediterranean conditions make for ideal sailing. Popular shore activities include Ancient ruins exploration, Island hopping, Beach visits. Set a price alert to catch the lowest fares as soon as they drop.

9 cruise lines regularly sail to Eastern Mediterranean, including Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn Cruise Line, Azamara. Common departure ports for Eastern Mediterranean itineraries are Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Venice, Athens (Piraeus).

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Cruise Lines Sailing to Eastern Mediterranean

Oceania Cruises to Eastern MediterraneanRegent Seven Seas to Eastern MediterraneanSeabourn Cruise Line to Eastern MediterraneanAzamara to Eastern MediterraneanExplora Journeys to Eastern MediterraneanSilversea to Eastern MediterraneanCelestyal Cruises to Eastern MediterraneanEmerald Cruises to Eastern Mediterranean

Departure Ports

Barcelona to Eastern Mediterranean CruisesRome (Civitavecchia) to Eastern Mediterranean CruisesVenice to Eastern Mediterranean CruisesAthens (Piraeus) to Eastern Mediterranean Cruises

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