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Scenic Rivieras & Mediterranean Islands Balmoral · departs Thu 7 Oct 2027 · 26 nights (fly-cruise)

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 26 nights · Fly-cruise · 7 Oct 2027

26-night fly-cruise on Balmoral from Alicante, departing Thu 7 Oct 2027 and calling at Mahon, La Spezia, Villefranche and 13 more ports. From £3,099 per person (Interior Cabin), price checked 10 Nov 2026.

Fly-cruise

Sails: Thu 7 Oct 2027
Returns: Tue 2 Nov 2027
Duration: 26 nights
Departs: Alicante (fly-cruise)
Ship: Balmoral
Cruise line: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Price from

£3,099 per person

Cabin: Interior Cabin

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Highlights

Explore both the French and Italian Rivieras
Scenic highlights include Milazzo, the Amalfi Coast and Stromboli
Enjoy tours to Pisa or Florence from La Spezia

Itinerary

1 Alicante · Spain
2 Mahon · Spain
3 La Spezia · Italy
4 Villefranche · France
5 Toulon · France
6 Ajaccio · France
7 Alicante · Spain
8 Ibiza · Spain
9 Propriano · France
10 Golfo Aranci · Italy
11 Milazzo · Italy
12 Valletta · Malta
13 Souda Bay · Greece
14 Piraeus (for Athens) · Greece
15 Ermoupoli · Greece
16 Kos · Greece
17 Agios Nikolaos · Greece
18 Santorini · Greece
19 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

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
Santorini · Greece

Santorini is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea with eight major attractions including an archaeological site, fortress and scenic points within easy reach of the port.

8 things to do on a port day

Other dates for this cruise

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