Cobblestone Pulse – Venice, Kotor & Syros

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 7-night sailing from Ancona on June 19, 2026 visits Venice, Kotor, Mykonos and Syros. In between port days, the 2 sea days are where cruise life actually happens: reading, eating, napping, repeat. The Eastern Mediterranean route takes in Italy, Montenegro and Greece, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Kotor alone is worth the trip, A fjord hidden in the Montenegrin mountains. Port time is tight at about 8 hours each. Pick your favourites and save the rest for another trip. MSC Lirica keeps you well fed. 5 places to eat, with 4 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. If you can, add a night in Ancona before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And June means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. Worth booking. That's the short version.