Mediterranean Jewels – Dubrovnik & Santorini

About this cruise

There's a reason 7-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Ravenna on August 15, 2026 and visits Dubrovnik, Piraeus (Athens), Santorini and Zadar. Port days and sea days take turns, which is about as well-paced as a cruise itinerary gets. Whitewashed Cycladic villages one day, busy bazaars the next. Very different moods, same cruise. You get around 11 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Explorer Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Ravenna has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. An August departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.