Mediterranean Cruise
Travel Agent

Why Mediterranean

Europe's greatest cities, one voyage at a time

The Mediterranean cruise season runs April through October, with peak sailings in July and August. Ships typically depart from Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Athens, or Venice, making 1–2 day stops in iconic ports — Florence via Livorno, the Greek Islands, the French Riviera, Istanbul, Croatia's Dalmatian Coast. The itinerary variety is staggering, and choosing the wrong one is the most common mistake first-time Mediterranean cruisers make.

Craig specializes in Celebrity Cruises Mediterranean sailings, which offer some of the most refined product in the market for this region. Celebrity's ships carry fewer passengers than mega-ships, giving you better port-day timing (off the ship earlier, back later) and smaller crowds at tender ports like Santorini and Mykonos. He's also worked with Carnival on Mediterranean repositioning cruises — longer itineraries at significantly lower price points for travelers who can flex their timing.

One thing Craig emphasizes to every Mediterranean client: book shore excursions early. The Colosseum sells out months in advance. Private guides in Santorini fill up by February for summer sailings. Skip-the-line access to the Vatican, pre-reserved cable cars in Mykonos — these are the details that separate a frustrating Mediterranean cruise from a transcendent one. Craig handles all of it for his clients as part of the planning process.

Eastern vs Western Mediterranean

Western Mediterranean cruises visit Spain, France, Italy, and sometimes Morocco — great for art, architecture, and food. Eastern Mediterranean itineraries hit Greece, Turkey, Croatia, and the Adriatic — more ancient history, more dramatic landscapes, and generally less crowded ports. Some itineraries blend both. Craig will match you to the route that fits your interests and timeline.