Ocean Discovery – Istanbul, Kusadasi (Ephesus) & Santorini

About this cruise

By August 7, 2028 you'll be ready for this. 9 nights out of Istanbul, visiting Kusadasi, Santorini and Mykonos, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean, and nothing on the agenda except showing up. The trip wraps in Civitavecchia (Rome), so you won't retrace your steps. There's a new port every day, so you'll do your relaxing on board in the evenings rather than during dedicated sea days. The route threads through 4 countries along the Eastern Mediterranean coast: Türkiye, Greece, Malta and Italy. 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, Norwegian Viva joined the Norwegian Cruise Line's lineup in 2023. Still has that new-ship feel. An August departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 9-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.