Cruise · 12 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Adriatic Coastlines & Cultures
Twelve nights aboard Fred. Olsen's Balmoral, tracing the Adriatic coast from Athens to Montenegro, with narrow channel cruising and stops in six countries rich in maritime history and coastal charm.
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Departs
- 2 Nov 2027
- Sails from
- Piraeus (for Athens)
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £1,399
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Navigating the size-restricted St. Anthony Channel
Walking Dubrovnik’s Old Town medieval walls
Cruising the Bay of Kotor
Visiting Šibenik’s Renaissance cathedral area
Call at Sarandë on Albania’s Ionian coast
About the trip
This twelve-night cruise from Piraeus, the port for Athens, offers a route seldom taken by larger vessels. After setting sail from Greece, the Balmoral calls at Sarandë on Albania’s Ionian coast before heading north to Koper in Slovenia, a little-known port perched near the Adriatic’s northern reaches. Italy’s Ancona follows, a working seaport with connections to the wider Adriatic.
The cruise also includes two stops in Croatia—Šibenik, known for its Renaissance cathedral set on a labyrinth of islands, and the famously well-preserved Old Town of Dubrovnik, which unfolds from the sea with formidable medieval walls. Tight navigation through the size-restricted St. Anthony Channel by ship adds a dose of careful seamanship. Montenegro rounds things off with a cruise through the Bay of Kotor and a call at Kotor, whose cobbled streets and harbourside cafes have changed little over centuries.
Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral is well suited to this route through six countries, lending a relaxed pace to a varied itinerary. The eastern Mediterranean might not be the shortest journey from the UK, but time spent watching the coastline pass will reward the patient traveller.
- 1 Athens
- 2 Sarandë
- 3 Koper
- 4 Ancona
- 5 Šibenik
- 6 Dubrovnik
- 7 Kotor
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Piraeus (for Athens), Greece
Day 2
Sarandë, Albania
Day 3
Koper, Slovenia
Day 4
Ancona, Italy
Day 5
St. Anthony Channel, Croatia
Scenic cruising
Day 6
Sibenik, Croatia
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Piraeus (for Athens)
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Room
For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Adriatic Coastlines & Cultures?
- Adriatic Coastlines & Cultures is a 12 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Adriatic Coastlines & Cultures depart from?
- Adriatic Coastlines & Cultures departs from Piraeus (for Athens).
- Who operates Adriatic Coastlines & Cultures?
- Adriatic Coastlines & Cultures is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Adriatic Coastlines & Cultures cost?
- Prices for Adriatic Coastlines & Cultures start from £1,399, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
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