Iconic Odyssey – Rome, Athens & Santorini

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 10-night sailing from Barcelona on May 29, 2027 visits Valletta, Piraeus (Athens) and Santorini, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. The sailing ends in Civitavecchia (Rome). A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 4 countries along the Eastern Mediterranean coast: Malta, Greece, Türkiye and Italy. People come back from this cruise talking about Valletta: A fortress city of honey-coloured stone. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Celebrity Equinox has 10 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. Barcelona itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. 7 ports, 4 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.