Ravenna to Byzantium – Dubrovnik & Istanbul

About this cruise

This one leaves Ravenna on October 3, 2027 and spends 10 nights visiting Dubrovnik, Bar and Piraeus (Athens), with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. The sailing ends in Istanbul. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. It's a proper Eastern Mediterranean tour: 4 countries, from Croatia to Türkiye. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Norwegian Viva joined the Norwegian Cruise Line's lineup in 2023. Still has that new-ship feel. 10 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 10-night sailing is a strong place to start.