Mediterranean Grandeur – Santorini & Istanbul

About this cruise

If you've got 11 nights to work with, this sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) on May 25, 2026 through Souda (Chania), Istanbul, Kusadasi, Santorini, Mykonos and Naples is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. 3 countries (Greece, Türkiye and Italy) across the Eastern Mediterranean, each with its own character. Don't rush through Souda (Chania), which is known as Venetian harbour, Cretan soul. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Celebrity Ascent joined the Celebrity Cruises's lineup in 2023. Still has that new-ship feel. 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. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. All told, 6 ports across 11 nights covers a lot.