7 days, round-trip Eastern Mediterranean from Catania

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 7 nights from Catania on June 5, 2027, visiting Taranto, Kefalonia, Mykonos, Piraeus (Athens) and Valletta. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. It's a proper Eastern Mediterranean tour: 3 countries, from Italy to Malta. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Costa Serena: 3,014 guests, 13 decks. Entertainment, dining, and enough space that it never feels cramped. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. Hard to ask for much more than that, honestly.