Ocean Discovery – Istanbul, Kusadasi (Ephesus) & Santorini

About this cruise

You board in Istanbul on October 20, 2028 for 10 nights visiting Kusadasi, Santorini and Mykonos, 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. The sailing ends in Barcelona. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Crossing 5 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Türkiye, Greece, Malta, Italy and Spain. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. People come back from this cruise talking about Valletta: A fortress city of honey-coloured stone. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Norwegian Viva launched in 2023, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. 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. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. 9 ports, 5 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.