Mediterranean Grand Tour – Rome, Sicily & Dubrovnik

About this cruise

You board in Civitavecchia (Rome) on September 18, 2026 for 10 nights visiting Messina, Katakolon and Corfu, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The Eastern Mediterranean route takes in Italy, Greece, Croatia and Montenegro, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Keep an eye out for Corfu: Venetian elegance in an emerald setting. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Celebrity Ascent launched in 2023, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Civitavecchia (Rome) before boarding. It's a good city to wander. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. That's 10 nights well spent.