Ocean Discovery – Palermo, La Valletta & Kusadasi (Ephesus)

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 May 1, 2028 and visits Palermo, Valletta and Kusadasi, 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. Crossing 4 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Italy, Malta, Türkiye and Greece. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Keep an eye out for Santorini: Sunsets that redefine the colour blue. 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. 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. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. That's 11 nights well spent.