Mediterranean Grandeur – Rome, Santorini & Valletta

About this cruise

Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 11-night sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) on September 6, 2027 visits Naples, Souda (Chania) and Mykonos, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. It's a proper Eastern Mediterranean tour: 4 countries, from Italy to Malta. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Celebrity Ascent (2023) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. 11 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. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 11-night sailing is a strong place to start.