Byzantine Wake – Athens, Dubrovnik & Split

About this cruise

This one leaves Istanbul on July 31, 2026 and spends 10 nights visiting Kusadasi, Santorini and Mykonos, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. The trip wraps in Ravenna, so you won't retrace your steps. Every single day is a port day. 10 stops with no sea days in between. You're busy from start to finish. Crossing 5 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Türkiye, Greece, Croatia, Montenegro and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 12 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Norwegian Viva joined the Norwegian Cruise Line's lineup in 2023. Still has that new-ship feel. 10 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. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Istanbul has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 10-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.