Cruise · 63 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Coastal Treasures of the Mediterranean
A 63-night cruise aboard Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral from Alicante, tracing the Mediterranean coasts through Italy, Greece, and the Adriatic, before reaching the Canaries and Portugal, rounding off with Southampton in England.
- Duration
- 63 nights
- Departs
- 8 Oct 2026
- Sails from
- Alicante
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £11,919
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Passage along the Amalfi and Maratea coasts
Two days sailing after Trapani before Cartagena
Cruising the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro
Sight of Mount Athos from the sea
Visit to Madeira's botanical gardens
About the trip
This extensive cruise begins in Alicante, winding through diverse seaports like Mahon in Menorca and Savona in Italy. Balmoral passes the Amalfi and Maratea coasts, where terraces cling precariously to cliffs and fishing boats bob in small harbours. The itinerary takes in Mediterranean highlights such as Valletta’s Baroque streets and Dubrovnik’s ancient city walls.
Crossing into the Adriatic, stops include Split and Koper, with a scenic cruise of the Bay of Kotor – a fjord-like inlet with steep mountainsides visible from the deck. The ship then explores various Greek ports, including Corfu’s Venetian influences and the capital Piraeus, gateway to Athens. Passing Mount Athos offers a glimpse of monastic peaks, before sailing on to the islands of Lesbos, Kos, and Rhodes.
Heading towards the south, Balmoral calls at ports in Cyprus, Egypt’s Alexandria, and Turkey’s Istanbul, before heading west around the Mediterranean basin. The Canaries and Madeira provide an Atlantic contrast, with Madeira’s botanical gardens known beyond cruise passengers. The cruise ends with landfalls in Lisbon, Matosinhos, and Southampton. Balmoral is large enough for comfort but small enough to slip into less-frequented harbours, making this an ambitious but measured exploration.
- 1 Alicante
- 2 Mahon
- 3 Savona
- 4 La Spezia
- 5 Valletta
- 6 Split
- 7 Kotor
- 8 Dubrovnik
- 9 Corfu (Kerkira)
- 10 Heraklion
- 11 Thessaloniki
- 12 Rhodes
- 13 Limassol
- 14 Alexandria
- 15 Istanbul
- 16 Piraeus
- 17 Cartagena
- 18 Gibraltar
- 19 Agadir
- 20 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- 21 Las Palmas
- 22 Funchal
- 23 Lisbon
- 24 Matosinhos
- 25 Southampton
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Alicante, Spain
Day 2
Mahon (Menorca), Spain
Day 3
At sea
Day 4
Savona, Italy
Day 5
La Spezia, Italy
Day 6
Bastia Corsica
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 Alicante
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Superior Ocean View
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 Coastal Treasures of the Mediterranean?
- Coastal Treasures of the Mediterranean is a 63 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Coastal Treasures of the Mediterranean depart from?
- Coastal Treasures of the Mediterranean departs from Alicante.
- Who operates Coastal Treasures of the Mediterranean?
- Coastal Treasures of the Mediterranean is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Coastal Treasures of the Mediterranean cost?
- Prices for Coastal Treasures of the Mediterranean start from £11,919, 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.
You book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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