Ocean Discovery – Barcelona, Palermo & Santorini

About this cruise

You board in Barcelona on June 5, 2027 for 10 nights visiting Palermo, Santorini and Piraeus (Athens), 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. You finish in Ravenna. 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 and Croatia, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Ravenna alone is worth the trip, Byzantine mosaics glittering in the Adriatic haze. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Mariner Of The Seas keeps you well fed. 12 places to eat, with 4 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. 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 Barcelona before boarding. It's a good city to wander. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. Worth booking. That's the short version.