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Rivieras & Islands of the Mediterranean
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Rivieras & Islands of the Mediterranean Balmoral · departs Thu 30 Sep 2027 · 26 nights from Southampton

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 26 nights · from Southampton · 30 Sep 2027

26 nights on Balmoral from Southampton, departing Thu 30 Sep 2027 and calling at Matosinhos, Gibraltar, Cartagena and 13 more ports. From £2,989 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 20 Oct 2026.

Sails
Thu 30 Sep 2027
Returns
Tue 26 Oct 2027
Duration
26 nights
Departs
Southampton
Ship
Balmoral
Cruise line
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£2,989 per person

Cabin: Interior Cabin

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines says:Fly cruise to coastal Portugal, Spain, the French and Italian Rivieras and the eastern Mediterranean. Quieter ports, warm seas and unhurried days ashore.

Highlights

  • Discover Portugal and Spain at an easy, early‑autumn pace
  • Wander the French and Italian Rivieras once summer crowds fade
  • Enjoy island calls, scenic sailing and quieter Mediterranean ports

Itinerary

  1. 1 Southampton · United Kingdom
  2. 2 Matosinhos · Portugal
  3. 3 Gibraltar · Gibraltar
  4. 4 Cartagena · Spain
  5. 5 Alicante · Spain
  6. 6 Mahon · Spain
  7. 7 La Spezia · Italy
  8. 8 Villefranche · France
  9. 9 Toulon · France
  10. 10 Ajaccio · France
  11. 11 Alicante · Spain
  12. 12 Ibiza · Spain
  13. 13 Propriano · France
  14. 14 Golfo Aranci · Italy
  15. 15 Milazzo · Italy
  16. 16 Valletta · Malta
  17. 17 Souda Bay · Greece
  18. 18 Piraeus (for Athens) · Greece

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

  • Porto · Portugal

    Porto has eight major attractions within walking distance of the cruise terminal, including the iconic Luís I Bridge and historic churches. Explore Portugal's second-largest city on a stopover.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Gibraltar · Gibraltar

    Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, dominated by the iconic Rock of Gibraltar with attractions including cable cars, caves and botanical gardens.

    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

  • La Spezia · Italy

    La Spezia is a port of call on this cruise — see the port page for the map and what is within reach of the terminal.

    8 things to do on a port day

  • Ajaccio · France

    Ajaccio is Corsica's capital and largest city, offering museums, historical landmarks and beaches within walking distance of the cruise port.

    7 things to do on a port day

  • Ibiza · Spain

    Ibiza is a Mediterranean port offering history, beaches and cultural attractions within walking distance of the old town.

    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

  • 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

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