Cruise · 29 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Mediterranean Islands & Adriatic Coastlines
A 29-night cruise on Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral, from Alicante to Croatia and Montenegro via lesser-visited Greek islands, Malta and the Amalfi Coast, with time to linger at quieter ports and scenic coastal sailing along the Adriatic and Mediterranean.
- Duration
- 29 nights
- Departs
- 16 Oct 2027
- Sails from
- Alicante
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £3,099
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Sailing past the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast
Close coastal cruise by the volcanic island of Stromboli
Two ports on Crete: Souda Bay and Agios Nikolaos
Overnight stays in Dubrovnik and Kotor
Calls in smaller, less-frequented Adriatic and Mediterranean ports
About the trip
This Mediterranean Islands & Adriatic Coastlines cruise with Fred. Olsen departs from Alicante, heading first to Ibiza and Propriano on Corsica. The route continues through Italy’s Golfo Aranci and past the Amalfi Coast, where the cliffs meet the sea in abrupt, colourful terraces. Balmoral sails close enough to Stromboli to catch the puff of volcanic smoke, then calls at Milazzo before crossing to Valletta, Malta’s fortified harbour.
The cruise then explores a number of Greek ports, including Souda Bay on Crete and Piraeus, gateway to Athens and its ancient ruins. You’ll find smaller island ports like Ermoupoli on Syros and Agios Nikolaos on Crete, each with its quieter pace and local charm. The itinerary widens out to Albania and Slovenia before touching the Dalmatian coast in Ancona, Sibenik, and Dubrovnik, where medieval walls rise sharply from the water’s edge.
Among the final days are scenic cruises through the Bay of Kotor and a call at the historic town of Kotor in Montenegro. With nearly a month aboard Balmoral, there’s ample time to appreciate the shifting landscape of islands, coastlines and bays rather than rush through them.
- 1 Alicante
- 2 Ibiza
- 3 Propriano
- 4 Golfo Aranci
- 5 Amalfi Coast
- 6 Stromboli
- 7 Milazzo
- 8 Valletta
- 9 Souda Bay
- 10 Piraeus
- 11 Ermoupoli
- 12 Kos
- 13 Agios Nikolaos
- 14 Santorini
- 15 Sarandë
- 16 Koper
- 17 Ancona
- 18 Sibenik
- 19 Dubrovnik
- 20 Kotor
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Alicante, Spain
Day 2
Ibiza, Spain
Day 3
Propriano, France
Day 4
Golfo Aranci, Italy
Day 5
View Amalfi Coast, Italy
Day 6
by Stromboli, Italy
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 Alicante
- 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 Mediterranean Islands & Adriatic Coastlines?
- Mediterranean Islands & Adriatic Coastlines is a 29 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Mediterranean Islands & Adriatic Coastlines depart from?
- Mediterranean Islands & Adriatic Coastlines departs from Alicante.
- Who operates Mediterranean Islands & Adriatic Coastlines?
- Mediterranean Islands & Adriatic Coastlines is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Mediterranean Islands & Adriatic Coastlines cost?
- Prices for Mediterranean Islands & Adriatic Coastlines start from £3,099, 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.
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