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Mediterranean Islands & Spanish Shores Balmoral · departs Sun 5 Dec 2027 · 17 nights (fly-cruise)

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 17 nights · Fly-cruise · 5 Dec 2027

17-night fly-cruise on Balmoral from Piraeus (for Athens), departing Sun 5 Dec 2027 and calling at Valletta, Trapani, Cagliari and 7 more ports. From £1,449 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 20 Oct 2026.

Sails
Sun 5 Dec 2027
Returns
Wed 22 Dec 2027
Duration
17 nights
Departs
Piraeus (for Athens) (fly-cruise)
Ship
Balmoral
Cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£1,449 per person

Cabin: Interior Cabin

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Price checked 20 Oct 2026 against the cruise line's page. Prices and availability change daily and are confirmed by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines when you book. Booked direct with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · ATOL protected (ATOL 5016) · ABTA member W0637.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines says:Fly cruise to Athens, Malta, Sicily, Sardinia, Málaga and Valencia. Winter sun, historic harbour towns and relaxed coastal exploration at a comfortable pace.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a blend of cultures, coastlines and flavours across the Mediterranean Longer time in port and scenic arrivals set an easy, unhurried rhythm Sicily and Sardinia offer coastal strolls, Castello views and Sicilian flavours

Itinerary

  1. 1 Piraeus (for Athens) · Greece
  2. 2 Valletta · Malta
  3. 3 Trapani · Italy
  4. 4 Cagliari · Italy
  5. 5 Mahon · Spain
  6. 6 Málaga · Spain
  7. 7 Ceuta · Spain
  8. 8 Motril · Spain
  9. 9 Cartagena · Spain
  10. 10 Valencia · Spain
  11. 11 Cádiz · Spain
  12. 12 Málaga · Spain

Ports in sailing order as published by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines; sea days and scenic cruising not shown. Itineraries can change.

Ports on this cruise

  • Athens · Greece

    Athens (Piraeus) offers ancient landmarks including the Acropolis and Parthenon, plus museums and gardens within easy reach of the cruise port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Valletta · Malta

    Valletta is Europe's smallest capital city, packed with museums, historic landmarks and waterfront attractions within walking distance of the cruise port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Cagliari · Italy

    Cagliari, Sardinia's capital, offers eight major attractions within walking distance of the port, from historic landmarks to scenic viewpoints.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Málaga · Spain

    Málaga offers spring through autumn sailings with Mediterranean warmth. Explore the Alcazaba fortress, Picasso museum and cathedral within walking distance of the port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Cartagena · Spain

    Cartagena's port offers eight major attractions within walking distance, from Roman museums to the Teatro Romano. Spain's second-largest city in Murcia sits on a natural Mediterranean harbour.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Valencia · Spain

    Valencia is Spain's third-largest city on the Mediterranean coast, featuring historic landmarks, parks and markets within walking distance of the cruise port.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Cádiz · Spain

    Cádiz port offers seven major attractions within walking distance, including Torre Tavira and Parque Genovés. One of Western Europe's oldest cities, founded by the Phoenicians.

    7 things to do on a port day

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