Sun-Drenched Stone – Dubrovnik, Kotor & Ravenna

About this cruise

You won't run out of things to do on a trip this long, but you also won't feel like you have to do any of them. 11 nights from Piraeus (Athens) on October 11, 2027, visiting Mykonos, Rhodes and Souda (Chania), with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. The sailing ends in Ravenna. 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. Crossing 4 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Greece, Croatia, Montenegro and Italy. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Celebrity Eclipse takes the food seriously, with 10 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 11 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. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Piraeus (Athens) has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 11-night sailing is a strong place to start.