Cruise · 23 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Islands of the Mediterranean with Croatia
Twenty-three days aboard Fred. Olsen's Bolette, sailing a varied Mediterranean route from Liverpool to Gibraltar via Morocco, Sardinia, Sicily, Croatia and Montenegro, with plenty of time at sea and scenic coastal passages.
- Duration
- 23 nights
- Departs
- 29 Oct 2026
- Sails from
- Liverpool
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Bolette
- From
- £4,599
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Three days sailing from Liverpool to Tangier
Cruising past the Aeolian Islands and Strait of Messina
Visits to Dubrovnik and Split in Croatia
Sailing the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro
Two days at sea before Gibraltar
About the trip
Setting off from Liverpool, Bolette spends three days crossing to Tangier, where the city’s mix of North African bustle and old medina streets sets a different rhythm. The cruise moves on to Cartagena in Spain, then heads to Sardinia’s Cagliari, a city where Roman ruins peer from beneath more modern streets.
Sicily appears next with hours cruising the Aeolian Islands and the Strait of Messina before stops in Messina and Siracusa, where Greek temples neighbour baroque piazzas. Croatia’s Dubrovnik and Split follow, each with their own coastal charm, before the ship glides through Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor, an inlet surrounded by steep hills and preserved Venetian architecture.
Closing with stops in Bari and Valletta, the cruise includes two full sea days before reaching Gibraltar. Fred. Olsen’s Bolette is a ship small enough to slip into quieter ports and to feel uncrowded on board after long days ashore.
- 1 Liverpool
- 2 Tangier
- 3 Cartagena
- 4 Cagliari
- 5 Messina
- 6 Siracusa
- 7 Dubrovnik
- 8 Split
- 9 Kotor
- 10 Bari
- 11 Valletta
- 12 Gibraltar
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Liverpool, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Tangier, Morocco
Day 4
Cartagena, Spain
Day 5
At sea
Day 6
Cagliari, Sardinia
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
- 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 Islands of the Mediterranean with Croatia?
- Islands of the Mediterranean with Croatia is a 23 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Islands of the Mediterranean with Croatia depart from?
- Islands of the Mediterranean with Croatia departs from Liverpool.
- Who operates Islands of the Mediterranean with Croatia?
- Islands of the Mediterranean with Croatia is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
- How much does Islands of the Mediterranean with Croatia cost?
- Prices for Islands of the Mediterranean with Croatia start from £4,599, 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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