Cruise · 21 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Islands & Bays of Croatia & Greece
Three weeks aboard Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral, sailing a detailed route from Malta through the Dalmatian coast to the Greek islands and Cyprus, balancing time in well-known ports with quieter stops along the way.
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Departs
- 19 Oct 2026
- Sails from
- Valletta
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £2,889
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Historic fortified town of Kotor, Montenegro
Heraklion with nearby Acropolis of Lindos, Greece
Coastal sailing past Mount Athos peninsula
Stops on Dalmatian coastIncluding Split and Dubrovnik
Ports on multiple Greek islandsIncluding Corfu, Lesbos, Kos and Rhodes
About the trip
This 21-night cruise on Balmoral sets off from Valletta, Malta, charting a course through the eastern Mediterranean that touches Italy’s Adriatic port of Brindisi before calling in at Split on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast. Koper and the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro follow, with the fortified old town of Kotor itself a highlight.
Crossing into Greece, the ship calls at Kerkira on Corfu, then Heraklion on Crete where the Acropolis of Lindos is a historical marker not far away. The route continues along the Sithonia coastline, with stops in Thessaloniki and the Lesbos island of Mytilene before reaching Rhodes and Limassol in Cyprus. Sailing often passes notable coastal landmarks, including Mount Athos.
Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral offers a measured pace on this Mediterranean cruise, with days at sea to settle in and varied ports for those who like a range of places to walk around, from timeless fortresses to more relaxed harbours. The symmetry of the open-sea legs with time ashore lets passengers enjoy the contrasts of the Adriatic and Aegean seas before the cruise returns to Valletta.
- 1 Valletta
- 2 Brindisi
- 3 Split
- 4 Koper
- 5 Kotor
- 6 Dubrovnik
- 7 Corfu (Kerkira)
- 8 Heraklion
- 9 Ermoupoli
- 10 Thessaloniki
- 11 Mytilene
- 12 Kos
- 13 Rhodes
- 14 Limassol
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Valletta, Malta
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Brindisi, Italy
Day 4
Split, Croatia
Day 5
Koper, Slovenia
Day 6
Bay of Kotor, Montenegro
Scenic cruising
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 Valletta
- 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 Islands & Bays of Croatia & Greece?
- Islands & Bays of Croatia & Greece is a 21 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Islands & Bays of Croatia & Greece depart from?
- Islands & Bays of Croatia & Greece departs from Valletta.
- Who operates Islands & Bays of Croatia & Greece?
- Islands & Bays of Croatia & Greece is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Islands & Bays of Croatia & Greece cost?
- Prices for Islands & Bays of Croatia & Greece start from £2,889, 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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