Mediterranean Grand Tour – Athens to Barcelona

About this cruise

Block out 12 nights from November 2, 2026 and let this sailing from Piraeus (Athens) do its thing. The route covers Dubrovnik, Split and Kotor, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean and there's plenty of room to breathe between each stop. Disembarkation is in Barcelona. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 9 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. Crossing 5 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Croatia, Montenegro, Italy, France and Spain. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Split, Diocletian's palace, still alive after 1,700 years. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Celebrity Infinity takes the food seriously, with 9 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. If you've done the short cruises and want more, this is the upgrade. Longer, deeper, and more relaxed. And November is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.