Mediterranean Cruises and Ports of Call
Mediterranean cruises and ports of call. Cruise to Spain, France, Monte Carlo, Italy, Greece, Turkey and the Mediterranean islands.
Mediterranean Cruise Maps
Maps of 23 Mediterranean countries with Mediterranean cruise ports of call
Maps of 23 Mediterranean countries with Mediterranean cruise ports of call
Emerald Princess Mediterranean Cruise Travel Log Book
Emerald Princess cruise travel log book from a Mediterranean cruise on the Emerald Princess, including a description of the shore excursions in Venice, Athens, Kusadasi, Istanbul, Mykonos, Naples, Civitavecchia, Livorno, and Barcelona.
Emerald Princess cruise travel log book from a Mediterranean cruise on the Emerald Princess, including a description of the shore excursions in Venice, Athens, Kusadasi, Istanbul, Mykonos, Naples, Civitavecchia, Livorno, and Barcelona.
Five Shore Excursion Options in Barcelona
Barcelona is a fascinating port of call, with many options for sightseeing. Here are five ideas on how to spend your day in Barcelona.
Barcelona is a fascinating port of call, with many options for sightseeing. Here are five ideas on how to spend your day in Barcelona.
Montblanc, Spain
Photos of Montblanc, Spain, a walled medieval town near Tarragona. Montblanc is the celebrated site of where St. George killed the dragon.
Photos of Montblanc, Spain, a walled medieval town near Tarragona. Montblanc is the celebrated site of where St. George killed the dragon.
Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain
Pictures of the Alhambra Palace and gardens in Granada, Spain
Pictures of the Alhambra Palace and gardens in Granada, Spain
Tarragona, Spain - Home of the Poblet Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tarragona, Spain is about 60 miles from Barcelona on the coast of Spain. It is the home of the Poblet Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Tarragona, Spain is about 60 miles from Barcelona on the coast of Spain. It is the home of the Poblet Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Palma de Mallorca, Capital City of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands
Pictures of Palma de Mallorca, the capital city of Mallorca (also spelled Majorca)
Pictures of Palma de Mallorca, the capital city of Mallorca (also spelled Majorca)
Mallorca (Majorca) - Playground of Europe
No matter how it is spelled, Mallorca is a tourist's dream, with magnificent scenery, cosmopolitan resorts, and lively nightlife.
No matter how it is spelled, Mallorca is a tourist's dream, with magnificent scenery, cosmopolitan resorts, and lively nightlife.
Cannes, France - French Riviera Cruise Ship Port of Call
Pictures and information on things to do with a day in Cannes, France on the French Riviera
Pictures and information on things to do with a day in Cannes, France on the French Riviera
Cannes Film Festival 2006 Opening Day
Pictures from the opening day of the 2006 Cannes Film Festival
Pictures from the opening day of the 2006 Cannes Film Festival
St. Paul-de-Vence Cruise Ship Shore Excursion from Nice or Cannes
St. Paul-de-Vence photo gallery and information gathered on a cruise ship shore excursion from Cannes or Nice, France
St. Paul-de-Vence photo gallery and information gathered on a cruise ship shore excursion from Cannes or Nice, France
Fondation Maeght Modern Art Museum in Saint Paul de Vence, France
Pictures from the Fondation Maeght Modern Art Museum in Saint Paul de Vence, France
Pictures from the Fondation Maeght Modern Art Museum in Saint Paul de Vence, France
Ports of Call - French Riviera - Eze
Eze is a fairy tale village only a few kilometers from Nice or Monte Carlo. It's a good place to explore and shop for a few hours while your are on the French Riviera.
Eze is a fairy tale village only a few kilometers from Nice or Monte Carlo. It's a good place to explore and shop for a few hours while your are on the French Riviera.
A Visit to the Galimard Permufery near Eze, France
Paul and his wife visit the Galimard Perfumery (Perfume Factory) in Grasse, France near Monte Carlo while on a Mediterranean cruise on the Carnival Freedom cruise ship. They both loved making their own "signature" scents!
Paul and his wife visit the Galimard Perfumery (Perfume Factory) in Grasse, France near Monte Carlo while on a Mediterranean cruise on the Carnival Freedom cruise ship. They both loved making their own "signature" scents!
Ports of Call - France - Marseille and Provence
If you are cruising the Mediterranean, there is a good chance that your ship will dock at Marseille. Don't miss an opportunity to explore Provence on a shore excursion.
If you are cruising the Mediterranean, there is a good chance that your ship will dock at Marseille. Don't miss an opportunity to explore Provence on a shore excursion.
Monaco and Monte Carlo - Sightseeing
If you have only one day to explore Monaco and Monte Carlo, here's some tips to help maximize your time.
If you have only one day to explore Monaco and Monte Carlo, here's some tips to help maximize your time.
Port of Call - Italy - Porto Venere
Sometimes a cruise ship has to change its itinerary due to weather conditions. We thought we were going to Portofino, but ended up in Porto Venere. This picturesque village turned out to be a surprisingly good port of call.
Sometimes a cruise ship has to change its itinerary due to weather conditions. We thought we were going to Portofino, but ended up in Porto Venere. This picturesque village turned out to be a surprisingly good port of call.
Florence - The Renaissance City
Spending only one day in Florence on a shore excursion from Livorno may seem overwhelming. However, I was surprised just how much you can see and experience in one day.
Spending only one day in Florence on a shore excursion from Livorno may seem overwhelming. However, I was surprised just how much you can see and experience in one day.
Capri - Italian Island Off the Amalfi Coast
Pictures from the isle of Capri off the west coast of Italy
Pictures from the isle of Capri off the west coast of Italy
Pompeii - Ancient City at the Foot of Mount Vesuvius
Pictures of Pompeii, an ancient city in Italy destroyed by the Mount Vesuvius volcano
Pictures of Pompeii, an ancient city in Italy destroyed by the Mount Vesuvius volcano
Sicilian Sights - Mt. Etna Volcano and Messina
Pictures of Mt. Etna, a volcano on the island of Sicily, and Messina, a cruise ship port of call on Sicily
Pictures of Mt. Etna, a volcano on the island of Sicily, and Messina, a cruise ship port of call on Sicily
Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel
Visiting the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's can fill a day (or more) of your pre or post cruise vacation.
Visiting the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's can fill a day (or more) of your pre or post cruise vacation.
Civitavecchia, Italy - Port City Closest to Rome
Good information from the About Guide to Italy on how to transfer from Rome to your cruise ship when it is docked in Civitavecchia.
Good information from the About Guide to Italy on how to transfer from Rome to your cruise ship when it is docked in Civitavecchia.
Exploring the Heart of Rome, the Ancient City
If you only have one day in Rome and want to experience the city on foot, you must choose between exploring the old city or crossing the Tiber and visiting Vatican City. Here's what you can do in a day if you decide to stay in the heart of Rome.
If you only have one day in Rome and want to experience the city on foot, you must choose between exploring the old city or crossing the Tiber and visiting Vatican City. Here's what you can do in a day if you decide to stay in the heart of Rome.
Venice, Italy Pictures
60 pictures of Venice, Italy taken on a cruise to Venice on the Carnival Liberty cruise ship. This Venice photo gallery shows why Venice is considered Italy's floating city!
60 pictures of Venice, Italy taken on a cruise to Venice on the Carnival Liberty cruise ship. This Venice photo gallery shows why Venice is considered Italy's floating city!
Murano, Italy
Pictures of Murano, Italy, which is the home of the famous Murano glass and glassblowing shops
Pictures of Murano, Italy, which is the home of the famous Murano glass and glassblowing shops
Dubrovnik, Croatia - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Ship Port of Call
Pictures of Dubrovnik, Croatia on the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic Sea
Pictures of Dubrovnik, Croatia on the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic Sea
FAQs for Cruising the Greek Isles
The Greek Isles are a wonderful Mediterranean cruise destination. Here are some FAQs, popular islands, and ships cruising Greece.
The Greek Isles are a wonderful Mediterranean cruise destination. Here are some FAQs, popular islands, and ships cruising Greece.
Athens, Greece - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Ship Port of Call
Pictures of Athens, Greece, a cruise ship port of call in the eastern Mediterranean
Pictures of Athens, Greece, a cruise ship port of call in the eastern Mediterranean
Acropolis - Tour of Sacred Hill Overlooking Athens and Site of Parthenon
Tour of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, ancient sacred site of the Parthenon and other majestic remains of the Grecian empire
Tour of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, ancient sacred site of the Parthenon and other majestic remains of the Grecian empire
Greek Cruise Travelogue - Cruise from Corfu to Crete on the Hebridean Spirit
Join the About Cruises Guide on a cruise from the island of Corfu to the island of Crete in Greece. Ports of call also included Kefalonia, Olympia, Pylos, Methoni, and Santorini.
Join the About Cruises Guide on a cruise from the island of Corfu to the island of Crete in Greece. Ports of call also included Kefalonia, Olympia, Pylos, Methoni, and Santorini.
Greece - Background and History for Travelers
Greece is a wonderful cruise destination with over 1400 islands for cruise lovers to explore.
Greece is a wonderful cruise destination with over 1400 islands for cruise lovers to explore.
Nafplio, Greece - Gateway to Epidaurus and Mycenae
Nafplio is located on the Peloponnese Peninsula of Greece, about 2.5 hours from Athens. It has all the things that cruise ships love--a spectacular harbor, a picturesque village, and interesting ancient Greek archaeological sites nearby.
Nafplio is located on the Peloponnese Peninsula of Greece, about 2.5 hours from Athens. It has all the things that cruise ships love--a spectacular harbor, a picturesque village, and interesting ancient Greek archaeological sites nearby.
Greek Cruise Photo Gallery - Pictures from Cruise on the Silversea Silver Shadow
Greece is a spectacular country, and cruise pictures of the blue sky and water and white-washed buildings show that Greece is a wonderful cruise destination. The islands of Santorini, Mykonos, and Crete are each, in their own way, dramatically beautiful.
Greece is a spectacular country, and cruise pictures of the blue sky and water and white-washed buildings show that Greece is a wonderful cruise destination. The islands of Santorini, Mykonos, and Crete are each, in their own way, dramatically beautiful.
Cruising the Mediterranean with Mom
My mother and I cruised the French and Italian Rivieras on the Renaissance VII, stopping at Barcelona, Marseilles, Monte Carlo, Porto Venere, and Livorno, ending up in Rome.
My mother and I cruised the French and Italian Rivieras on the Renaissance VII, stopping at Barcelona, Marseilles, Monte Carlo, Porto Venere, and Livorno, ending up in Rome.
Hideaways & Idyllic Isles - Cruise from Barcelona to Lisbon
The About Cruises Guide sails from Barcelona to Lisbon on the luxury small ship the Silversea Silver Whisper in August 2002. Here's a preview of this exciting, interesting itinerary and 48 photos from Silversea.
The About Cruises Guide sails from Barcelona to Lisbon on the luxury small ship the Silversea Silver Whisper in August 2002. Here's a preview of this exciting, interesting itinerary and 48 photos from Silversea.
Istanbul - Fascinating City Links Europe and Asia
Five-page article on things to do with a day in Istanbul. Over 100 pictures of Istanbul accompany the article.
Five-page article on things to do with a day in Istanbul. Over 100 pictures of Istanbul accompany the article.
Kusadasi, Turkey - Gateway to Ephesus
Pictures of Kusadasi, Turkey, a port of call on the eastern Mediterranean
Pictures of Kusadasi, Turkey, a port of call on the eastern Mediterranean
Ephesus, Turkey - Ancient Classical City on the Mediterranean
Pictures from Ephesus, Turkey, an ancient classical city in the eastern Mediterranean
Pictures from Ephesus, Turkey, an ancient classical city in the eastern Mediterranean
Ephesus Museum in Seljuk, Turkey Near the Ancient City of Ephesus
Pictures from the Ephesus Museum in Seljuk, Turkey near the ancient city of Ephesus
Pictures from the Ephesus Museum in Seljuk, Turkey near the ancient city of Ephesus
Malta - Mediterranean Crossroad Isle
Malta is a fascinating port of call located almost at the center of the Mediterranean. It's more than Maltese falcons, dogs, and knights.
Malta is a fascinating port of call located almost at the center of the Mediterranean. It's more than Maltese falcons, dogs, and knights.
Mediterranean Cruise Reviews
Mediterranean cruise reviews submitted by visitors to About Cruises.
Mediterranean cruise reviews submitted by visitors to About Cruises.
Spain For Visitors - Your Guide to Visiting Spain
About Spain for Visitors travel guide
About Spain for Visitors travel guide
France Travel - France & Paris Pictures, Travel Planners, and Maps
Your France travel guide from About.com, featuring maps, picture galleries, French destinations, regions and cities, travel tips, trip planning advice, packing advice, free online courses, and French culture and traditions.
Your France travel guide from About.com, featuring maps, picture galleries, French destinations, regions and cities, travel tips, trip planning advice, packing advice, free online courses, and French culture and traditions.
Italy for Visitors - Italian Travel and Tourism Information Guide
Explore Italy with the About Guide to Italy
Explore Italy with the About Guide to Italy
Greece for Visitors - Greek Travel and Greek Culture
Visit Greece with About Guide and Editor deTraci Regula.
Visit Greece with About Guide and Editor deTraci Regula.
Flavor of Italy Culinary Vacations
If you love Italian cuisine and cooking classes, you might enjoy a day with Flavor of Italy. They feature one day (or longer) culinary activities and classes in Rome and the beautiful hill towns between the cruise ship port of Civatavecchia and Rome.
If you love Italian cuisine and cooking classes, you might enjoy a day with Flavor of Italy. They feature one day (or longer) culinary activities and classes in Rome and the beautiful hill towns between the cruise ship port of Civatavecchia and Rome.
Athens and the Greek Isles
General information on these European ports of call of and some good travelogues.
General information on these European ports of call of and some good travelogues.
Sardinia
A cruise of the Mediterranean might include at stop at this island. Activities described here range from farm vacations to trekking to off-road adventures.
A cruise of the Mediterranean might include at stop at this island. Activities described here range from farm vacations to trekking to off-road adventures.
Venice
Good basic site on this Italian city. One feature is seven suggested itineraries, including pictures, to help you plan you day(s) in Venice.
Good basic site on this Italian city. One feature is seven suggested itineraries, including pictures, to help you plan you day(s) in Venice.
About Florence - Tourist Guide to Florence, Italy
General touristic information about the town of Florence--the history of the city, the art, and the culture.
General touristic information about the town of Florence--the history of the city, the art, and the culture.
Napoli, Bay of Naples
All types of facts about Naples, and listing of restaurants, clubs, and other tourist information.
All types of facts about Naples, and listing of restaurants, clubs, and other tourist information.
Gibraltar
Gateway to the Mediterranean and full of history. Read all there is to offer at this site, and you will be ready to visit the "Rock".
Gateway to the Mediterranean and full of history. Read all there is to offer at this site, and you will be ready to visit the "Rock".
Monte Carlo
The official web site of the Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority. In English and in French. More than a travel site, you will also find the history of Monaco and the ruling Grimaldi family.
The official web site of the Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority. In English and in French. More than a travel site, you will also find the history of Monaco and the ruling Grimaldi family.