Cruise · 16 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Cultural Mediterranean with the Amalfi Coast
A 16-night Fred. Olsen cruise aboard Borealis from Liverpool through southern Spain and Italy’s Amalfi Coast to Lisbon, combining historic Mediterranean ports with leisurely sailing days and a chance to drift past Italy’s dramatic coastline.
- Duration
- 16 nights
- Departs
- 2 Sep 2027
- Sails from
- Liverpool
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Borealis
- From
- £3,249
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Three days sailing from Liverpool to Málaga
Naples, home of authentic Neapolitan pizza
Passing the Amalfi Coast’s cliffs and terraces
Two days sailing along Sardinia to Portugal
Lisbon’s Belém Tower and Discovery Monument
About the trip
Starting from Liverpool, Borealis spends three days at sea before reaching Málaga and Cartagena on Spain’s southern coast, where the influence of old port cities is easy to sense. After a day at sea, the ship docks in Olbia on Sardinia, a useful base for those who want to explore beyond the island’s beaches and hills.
Naples arrives next, famed for its authentic pizza and gateway to Capri’s lively piazzas. The cruise then skirts the Amalfi Coast, passing towering cliffs and terraced vineyards that might be familiar from postcards or a travel book. Two stops follow: Salerno, with its quiet charm and link to Ravello’s gardens, and Cagliari, another Sardinian port with a mixture of medieval streets and modern life.
Heading northwest, the journey takes in the mouth of Portugal’s River Tagus where Lisbon’s Belém Tower and Discovery Monument mark a long maritime history. The ship finally returns to Liverpool after two weeks and a half, its route tracing centuries of Mediterranean culture and the occasional sip of limoncello or spritz on deck.
- 1 Liverpool
- 2 Málaga
- 3 Cartagena
- 4 Olbia
- 5 Naples
- 6 Salerno
- 7 Cagliari
- 8 Lisbon
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Liverpool, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Málaga, Spain
Day 4
Cartagena, Spain
Day 5
At sea
Day 6
Olbia, Italy
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 Liverpool
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Cabin
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 Cultural Mediterranean with the Amalfi Coast?
- Cultural Mediterranean with the Amalfi Coast is a 16 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Cultural Mediterranean with the Amalfi Coast depart from?
- Cultural Mediterranean with the Amalfi Coast departs from Liverpool.
- Who operates Cultural Mediterranean with the Amalfi Coast?
- Cultural Mediterranean with the Amalfi Coast is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
- How much does Cultural Mediterranean with the Amalfi Coast cost?
- Prices for Cultural Mediterranean with the Amalfi Coast start from £3,249, 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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