This is a guide for people booking a Mediterranean cruise for the first time. It takes the decisions in order: when to sail, which route and embarkation port to choose, and which ship and cabin to book. It also shows what a fare leaves out and helps you put a budget on paper before you book.
The guide gives advice on documents, seasickness, packing and life onboard. It includes port-by-port plans for Barcelona, Rome, Athens, Santorini and other common stops.
Two day-by-day sample weeks, a simple rule for getting back to the ship on time, a countdown table and a quick reference are included. They are meant to make each port day realistic, whether you join the ship's tours or explore on your own.
- Edition
- 2027
- Audience
- First-time Mediterranean cruisers
- Ports covered
- Barcelona, Rome, Athens, Santorini and other common stops
- Topics
- Route, ship and cabin choice, hidden costs, budgeting, documents, seasickness, packing, life onboard
- Included
- 2 day-by-day sample weeks, countdown table, quick reference, rule for returning to the ship on time