Mediterranean Cruise

Day 1 - La Valetta, Malta

Arrive: Thu 14 May 2026 / Depart: Thu 14 May 2026

The new cruise port in the grand harbour of Maltese capital Valletta is an impressive introduction to this fascinating Mediterranean island. Late medieval and baroque architecture abound in this UNESCO World Heritage Site with its ancient city walls, many churches and palaces. Fort St Elmo, created by the Knights of St John and once the most impregnable in the world, houses in its National War Museum the famous George Cross that was awarded to Malta during World War II to mark the bravery of the besieged islanders.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Korcula

Arrive: Sat 16 May 2026 / Depart: Sat 16 May 2026

Korcula Town is as much a Medieval fortress as it is a town and, like its neighbour Dubrovnik, its well worth exploring. The Cathedral of St Marks is an impressive amalgam of architectural styles while the home of Marco Polo is more a homage to legend than fact, there being no real evidence to support the claims that the explorer was born on the island. Don't be put off by the name of the local white wine; Grk, as it is known, is surprisingly delicious!

Day 4 - Zadar, Croatia

Arrive: Sun 17 May 2026 / Depart: Sun 17 May 2026

Zadar, a city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, is known for the Roman and Venetian ruins of its peninsular Old Town. There are several Venetian gates in the city walls. Surrounding the Roman-era Forum is 11th-century St. Mary’s Convent, with religious art dating to the 8th century. There’s also the grand, 12th-century St. Anastasia’s Cathedral and the round, 9th-century pre-Romanesque Church of St. Donatus.

Day 5 - Venice (Trieste)

Arrive: Mon 18 May 2026 / Depart: Mon 18 May 2026

Trieste is the capital city of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region in northeast Italy. A port city, it occupies a thin strip of land between the Adriatic coast and Slovenia’s border on the limestone-dominated Karst Plateau. Italian, Austro-Hungarian and Slovenian influences are all evident in its layout, which encompasses a medieval old city and a neoclassical Austrian quarter.

Day 6 - Split

Arrive: Tue 19 May 2026 / Depart: Tue 19 May 2026

Nestling on the sparkling Dalmatian coast, the medieval Croatian port of Split, faces the myriad magical islands of the Kornati archipelago which include Brac, Hvar and Vis.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - La Valetta, Malta

Arrive: Thu 21 May 2026 / Depart: Thu 21 May 2026

The new cruise port in the grand harbour of Maltese capital Valletta is an impressive introduction to this fascinating Mediterranean island. Late medieval and baroque architecture abound in this UNESCO World Heritage Site with its ancient city walls, many churches and palaces. Fort St Elmo, created by the Knights of St John and once the most impregnable in the world, houses in its National War Museum the famous George Cross that was awarded to Malta during World War II to mark the bravery of the besieged islanders.

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Rome

Arrive: Sat 23 May 2026 / Depart: Sat 23 May 2026

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications. Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter. Rome has been a magnet luring the world's greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.

Day 11 - Florence/Pisa

Arrive: Sun 24 May 2026 / Depart: Sun 24 May 2026

From the port of Livorno, the glories of Italy's remarkable region of Tuscany unfold. Whether you opt to visit the renaissance splendours of Florence or the equally stunning city of Pisa, you're guaranteed an unforgettable day. In Florence, its shop-lined Ponte Vecchio, trademark Piazza del Duomo, and striking Signoria Square, are all in walking distance of one another. And in the famous city of Pisa, gaze in awe at the gravity defying Leaning Tower, which for centuries visitors have flocked to see.

Day 12 - Cannes

Arrive: Mon 25 May 2026 / Depart: Mon 25 May 2026

If the French Riviera were only Cannes, it would be enough! The glamorous yachts inhabited by glamorous people. The elegant Boulevard de la Croisette. The stunning Old Town, situated on the hillside overlooking the harbour. The colourful gardens tracing the Gulf of Napoule. The beautiful beaches and the endless profusion of cafes and boutiques make this one of the most delightful spots in the world. Formerly a fishing village, Cannes is the jewel of the Cote D'Azur.

Day 13 - Ajaccio

Arrive: Tue 26 May 2026 / Depart: Tue 26 May 2026

Even on the beautiful island of Corsica, towns don't come much prettier than Ajaccio, Napoleon's birthplace, where the warmth of Italian Dolce Vita and the style and cuisine of France combine to create an atmosphere that's quite unique.

Day 14 - At Sea

Day 15 - La Valetta, Malta

Arrive: Thu 28 May 2026 / Depart: Thu 28 May 2026

The new cruise port in the grand harbour of Maltese capital Valletta is an impressive introduction to this fascinating Mediterranean island. Late medieval and baroque architecture abound in this UNESCO World Heritage Site with its ancient city walls, many churches and palaces. Fort St Elmo, created by the Knights of St John and once the most impregnable in the world, houses in its National War Museum the famous George Cross that was awarded to Malta during World War II to mark the bravery of the besieged islanders.