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Scenic Rivieras & Mediterranean Islands (Spain), a cruise by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Cruise · 26 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Scenic Rivieras & Mediterranean Islands

Twenty-six days on Balmoral tracing the French and Italian Rivieras before crossing to Greece’s islands, with ports ranging from Mahon and Amalfi Coast views to Santorini’s caldera.

Duration
26 nights
Departs
7 Oct 2027
Sails from
Alicante
Returns to the same port
Ship
Balmoral
From
£2,749
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Mahon, Menorca in Spain

  2. Visits to La SpeziaWith tours to Pisa or Florence

  3. Views of the Amalfi Coast from the ship

  4. Cruising past Stromboli volcano

  5. Greek islands including Santorini and Kos

About the trip

Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral sets sail from Alicante, threading her way first along Spain’s coast and the Balearics, with a call at Mahon in Menorca and a visit to Ibiza hinting at quieter corners of familiar names. From there, the ship turns to Italy, stopping at La Spezia, gateway to Pisa or Florence, before cruising past the rocky headlands of the Amalfi Coast and the flickering lava glow of Stromboli.

Several French ports break up the Mediterranean leg: Villefranche and Toulon give a taste of the Riviera’s slow rhythm, while Ajaccio and Propriano introduce Corsica’s rugged charms. After Italy and France, the ship makes a substantial crossing to Malta and then to Greece, where ports such as Piraeus, Kos, and Santorini offer a blend of classical sights and whitewashed streets set above volcanic blue.

This is a cruise that spends long days at sea on the stretch between Italy and Greece, so expect a steady pace rather than a race. Alongside the artful timing of calls, it’s Balmoral’s traditional style of travel — modest size and a civilised atmosphere — that shapes the experience more than any single port.

40°N
The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Alicante
  2. 2 Mahon
  3. 3 La Spezia
  4. 4 Villefranche-sur-Mer
  5. 5 Toulon
  6. 6 Ajaccio
  7. 7 Ibiza
  8. 8 Valletta
  9. 9 Piraeus
  10. 10 Santorini

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Alicante, Spain

  2. Day 2

    Mahon, Spain

  3. Day 3

    La Spezia, Italy

  4. Day 4

    Villefranche, France

  5. Day 5

    Toulon, France

  6. Day 6

    Ajaccio, France

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
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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 Scenic Rivieras & Mediterranean Islands?
Scenic Rivieras & Mediterranean Islands is a 26 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Scenic Rivieras & Mediterranean Islands depart from?
Scenic Rivieras & Mediterranean Islands departs from Alicante.
Who operates Scenic Rivieras & Mediterranean Islands?
Scenic Rivieras & Mediterranean Islands is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
How much does Scenic Rivieras & Mediterranean Islands cost?
Prices for Scenic Rivieras & Mediterranean Islands start from £2,749, 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.

New to Spain? Our Spain guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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