Ancient Wake Crossing – Athens to Rome & Tangier

About this cruise

Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 24-night sailing from Piraeus (Athens) on November 28, 2027 visits Kotor, Valletta and Messina, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. The trip wraps in Fort Lauderdale, so you won't retrace your steps. The ports come early and the voyage wraps with sea days. A good way to decompress before heading home. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Montenegro, Malta, Italy, Spain, Morocco and United States, 6 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Rotterdam keeps you well fed. 12 places to eat, with 6 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. 24 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 24-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.