Cruise Time: Destination Mediterranean

By Lindsay Mauck

Italy....Spain.....The Greek Isles....The French Riviera...

Are you dreaming yet?  I know I am! (I was supposed to cruising the Greek Isles in two weeks...) Cruising the Mediterranean is an excellent way to explore several countries on one trip, all while enjoying the warm, sunny weather the Med has to offer (and no packing/trains/planes between destinations!).  Nowhere else can you choose to spend your days on shore in some of Europe's most popular city and historical destinations, OR relax on some of those famous (rocky) beaches.  I like to think of cruising the Med as a great way to "taste test" different locales - this way I know where I love and want to go back to spend more time on land!  For example - even with an overnight stay in Venice on my first Med Cruise, I know that I want to go back and spend at least a week sometime getting lost on those winding streets and popping in and out of restaurants and shops.  

This is also a great way to tour Europe if you have little ones!  In 2019 I was so lucky to spend 10 days on the Disney Magic with my whole family- including my 2 year old niece.  She had an amazing time on "The Mickey Boat" itself - but also got to experience a taste of European culture. 

Talk to your travel agent about the destinations you are interested in exploring and they can help find the perfect cruise for you! There are so many options year round that fit every taste.  Here's a photo tour from a couple of my cruises in the Mediterranean to get you excited to start planning the vacation of a lifetime.