Ocean Discovery – La Valletta, Chania & Santorini

About this cruise

A 11-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Civitavecchia (Rome) on July 3, 2028 and visits Valletta, Souda (Chania) and Santorini, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 3 countries along the Eastern Mediterranean coast: Malta, Greece and Italy. People come back from this cruise talking about Mykonos: Whitewashed glamour under the Aegean sun. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Celebrity Ascent (2023) is one of the newer ships out there, with current design and recent tech throughout. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. Civitavecchia (Rome) itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. 7 ports, 3 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.