Cruise · 31 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Mediterranean Icons
A 31-night cruise aboard Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral from Limassol to Southampton via Istanbul, Malta, Morocco and the Canary Islands, tracing the Mediterranean’s southern shores before finishing in Portugal and the UK.
- Duration
- 31 nights
- Departs
- 9 Nov 2026
- Sails from
- Limassol
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £4,099
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Early morning call in Alexandria, Egypt
Two nights in Istanbul, Turkey
Several days in the Canary Islands
Visits along Portugal's Atlantic coast
Sail into Southampton, United Kingdom
About the trip
This 31-night cruise from Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral sets off from Limassol, Cyprus, heading west through the Eastern Mediterranean with early calls in Alexandria and Istanbul. There’s a chance to see the layering of cultures in Istanbul, where the minarets silhouette alongside Roman remains.
The voyage moves through Greece, Malta and Italy’s Trapani before crossing to Spain’s Cartagena and Gibraltar. The Atlantic phase begins with Morocco’s port of Agadir, followed by several stops in the Canary Islands, where the volcanic landscapes are a sharp change from the Mediterranean coastline.
From there, Balmoral makes its way north along Portugal’s coast with calls in Funchal, Lisbon and Matosinhos before ending in Southampton. The pace allows time for leisurely mornings at sea and late evenings watching the horizon change, all on a ship small enough to slip into harbours larger liners avoid.
- 1 Limassol
- 2 Alexandria
- 3 Istanbul
- 4 Athens
- 5 Valletta
- 6 Trapani
- 7 Cartagena
- 8 Gibraltar
- 9 Agadir
- 10 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- 11 Las Palmas
- 12 Funchal
- 13 Lisbon
- 14 Southampton
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Limassol, Cyprus
Day 2
Alexandria, Egypt
Day 3
Marmaris, Turkey
Day 4
Istanbul, Turkey
Day 5
Piraeus (for Athens), Greece
Day 6
Valletta, Malta
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 Limassol
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Ocean View 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 Mediterranean Icons?
- Mediterranean Icons is a 31 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Mediterranean Icons depart from?
- Mediterranean Icons departs from Limassol.
- Who operates Mediterranean Icons?
- Mediterranean Icons is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Mediterranean Icons cost?
- Prices for Mediterranean Icons start from £4,099, 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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