Europe

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: 3,093 upcoming departures across 787 itineraries, from €133 — typical lengths 3 days, 4 days, 5 days.

Upcoming Sailings
3,093
Unique Itineraries
787
Prices From
€133
Next Departure
August 27, 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).

Cruise Lines Sailing to Eastern Mediterranean

MSC Cruises
3122 sailings
Celestyal Cruises
263 sailings
Costa Cruises
179 sailings
Royal Caribbean
100 sailings
Seabourn Cruise Line
99 sailings
Emerald Cruises
71 sailings
Celebrity Cruises
67 sailings
PONANT
62 sailings
Oceania Cruises
56 sailings
Cunard
55 sailings
Azamara
42 sailings
Star Clipper
38 sailings
Norwegian Cruise Line
30 sailings
Regent Seven Seas
29 sailings
Holland America
24 sailings
Explora Journeys
16 sailings
Aroya Cruises
15 sailings
Scenic Luxury Cruises
11 sailings
Seadream
11 sailings
Carnival Cruise Line
6 sailings
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
6 sailings
Sea Cloud
3 sailings

Departure Ports for Eastern Mediterranean

From Athens (Piraeus)
1077 sailings
From Rome (Civitavecchia)
329 sailings
From Venice
314 sailings
From Barcelona
33 sailings
From Southampton
7 sailings
From Marseille
4 sailings

Explore Eastern Mediterranean Cruises

Explore more cruise options and find your perfect voyage

All Cruise Deals

Browse all cruise deals

More Europe Cruises

Central Mediterranean CruisesWestern Mediterranean CruisesBaltic Sea and Baltic States CruisesIceland Svalbard CruisesNorth Cape CruisesNorth Europe Cruises

Can't find what you're looking for? Browse all cruise deals

Never Miss a Price Drop

Open the web app to track cruises and get instant alerts the moment prices drop on trips matching your preferences — right in your browser. 40,000+ deals. AI-powered. Zero fees.

Open Web App