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Eastern Mediterranean Cruises selection

Cruise the Eastern Med to the most varied ports visited in Europe - Athens, Istanbul, Mykonos, Santorini

The Eastern Mediterranean is a treasure house of exciting places to visit, and a cruise in this area visits fascinating Greek islands and the two magnificent capital cities of Athens and Istanbul. Major sights include Ephesus in Turkey, Olympia in Greece, and Knossos in Crete.

Eastern Mediterranean

This area mainly covers Greece and the Greek Islands, and Turkey. Cruises start from Athens (Piraeus) or Istanbul (Turkey). Many visit Greek islands such as Mykonos and Santorini and call at Kusadasi (for Ephesus) in Turkey, Katakolon (for Olympia), perhaps to Egypt, Cyprus or Israel.

Selected Cruises in the
Eastern Mediterranean


Small Ship Cruises in Eastern Med

Greek Island Cruises
Our selection of small-ship and classic cruises around the Greek Islands and Turkey.


Turkish and Greek Islands Gulets

Gulets in the Eastern Med
Our selection of superb luxury gulet cruises around the Turkish coast and Greek Islands.


Classic Cruises in Eastern Med

Splendours of Greece and Turkey
A 7-night destination-packed cruise on the 960-passenger MS Cristal including an overnight stay in Istanbul and visits to Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Crete, Patmos, and Ephesus. Weekly departures between April and October. In 2010 fortnghtly departures alternate with the Three Continents Cruise visiting Istanbul, Israel, Egypt, Mykonos and Crete.

Jewels of the Mediterranean
11-day excellent value Med cruise on the classic MS Orient Queen visiting 9 ports in Italy, Greece and Turkey. Weekly departures between April and October. 2010 itinerary on MS Coral features a cruise through the amazing Corinth Canal.

Egypt and Ancient Mediterranean
13-day great value Med cruise on MS Louis Majesty visiting 8 ports including the southern Mediterranean ports of Alexandria and Port Said in Eqypt. Departures from Genoa in November

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Luxury Cruises in Eastern Med

Magnificence of Greece and Turkey
A 7-night luxury sailing cruise from Athens to Istanbul on board Wind Star or Wind Spirit, visiting the highlights of the beautiful Greek Islands and Turkey, including Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Bodrum and Kusadasi
Magical Black Sea

A 7-night cruise from Istanbul around the historic Black Sea ports of Nessebur, Constanta, Odessa, Sevastopol and Yalta on board luxury mega-yacht Le Levant. Several departures in 2010
Hellenic Escapade
8-day cruise on the luxury ship Crystal Serenity, with one of the highest space-per-guest ratios at sea. Visit Mykonos, Kusadasi for Ephesus, Corfu, Split in Croatia, Venice with overnight on ship.
Adriatic and Mediterranean Voyage
This 7-night Mediterranean cruise from Rome aboard Wind Surf includes flights and pre-cruise overnight stay. Visit Capri and Sicily before sailing on to Montenegro and the Croatian coast
Corsica and the Italian Riviera
This 7-night Western Mediterranean cruise from Rome aboard Wind Surf includes flights and pre-cruise overnight stay. Cruise the Italian Riviera with visits to Capri, Amalfi and Sorrento before sailing on to Corsica
Lands of Myths and Fables
A 10-night luxury cruise from Athens to Venice on board Seven Seas Voyager visiting Delos, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Santorini, Zakynthos, Corfu, Kotor and Dubrovnik
Lands of Pharaohs and Kings Cruise
A 16-night luxury cruising holiday on board Seven Seas Voyager from Luxor to Barcelona visiting Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh, the Suez Canal, Alexandria, Ashdod, Haifa, Limassol, Syria, Crete, Valletta and La Goulette
The Black Sea to the Mediterranean
A 12-night cruise aboard the luxurious Azamara Quest, from the exotic city of Istanbul to the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, visiting Sevastopol, Odessa, Varna and Kusadasi for Ephesus

Sailing Cruises in Eastern Med

Southern Cyclades Tall Ship Cruises from Athens
7 night Star Clipper cruises from Athens to the Greek Islands - Santorini, Milos and Hydra - and Bodrum and Dalyan River in Turkey
Northern Cyclades Tall Ship Cruises from Athens
7 night Star Clipper cruises from Athens to Mykonos, Delos, Amorgos, Tinos and Patmos, plus Kusadasi and Camilimani in Turkey
Tall Ship Cruises to Turkey
Secret Turkey Cruise - this 7 night Star Flyer cruise from Rhodes visits unspoilt Turkish coast and the Greek island of Kastellorizo.
Turkish Riviera Cruise - a 7-night Star Flyer cruise from Rhodes to the resorts of Turkey and the Greek island of Symi

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Eastern Med Cruise Map
Santorini - the famous Greek island view
Athens - the Acropolis
Gulets moored in TurkeyMykonos Beach
Turkish Gulet
Mykonos
Rhodes
Ephesus
Blue Mosque, Istanbul

Cruise Liners in Eastern Med

Eastern Med Cruise Liner Search
Use the cruise search on our Cruises Online website to find Eastern Med cruises from major cruise lines and choose your exact cabin
Grand Mediterranean Cruise
12-night fly cruise from Venice to Barcelona on Ruby Princess visiting Athens, Istanbul and Mykonos. Up to $200 onboard credit per cabin
Blue Water Holidays, Bridge House, Brook Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1PP - 01756 706543
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