Cruises Mediterranean Itineraries With Port Stops

Some people take cruises Mediterranean adventures as a way of learning. Crystal Cruises offers wonderful enrichment experiences aboard "Crystal Serenity." You can partake in things like foreign language and computer skills classes to cooking lessons and dance exhibitions. You'll be able to listen to expert speakers discussing politics and current events, food and wine, art and antiques.

You can cruise Mediterranean waters from Venice to Barcelona during the summer months, enjoying both East and Western Mediterranean cruise ports. The spring offers more offbeat stops in Bordeaux, Bilbao, Valencia and Lisbon. In 10-14 nights, you'll receive luxurious service, penthouse cabins with personal butlers, exquisite dining and some of the best sea days imaginable. You'll love the lunch buffets, the spa and the activities. This is just one of many cruise experiences for the adventurous!

The cruises Mediterranean itineraries attract many senior citizens. The best option for the 55+ crowd is Oceania Cruises, which features 684-person ships "Regatta," "Insignia" and "Nautica." This Mediterranean cruise line attracts more cultured audiences who have seen much of the world.

The itineraries range from 10 to 14 nights and visit many lesser known stops like Amalfi, Taormina and Livorno, as well as the big hits of Marseille, Malta, Venice, Monte Carlo and Civitavecchia (Rome). The bedding is plush, the amenities are top-notch and the balconies are affordable, which are all features that appeal to an older crowd.

You'll feel like you're in a Colonial country club on this nicely decorated cruise liner, although the one downside is that the rooms (save for the suites) are a little small with tiny bathrooms.

Some of the best cruises Mediterranean waters have to offer are surprisingly perfect for the small budget. Island Cruises' "Island Star" gives you a casual and friendly atmosphere, while mixing popular ports and lesser visited gems, and all at a reasonable price. Starting in Palma de Mallorca, you can find 7-night Mediterranean cruise deals starting at just $582 per person.

You'll visit Messina (Sicily), Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Naples, Toulon (France) and Barcelona. You may even get to see Mahon (Menorca), Ajaccio (Corsica), Alghero (Sardinia) and Santa Margherita (Italy). You'll enjoy the five restaurants, relaxing spa and easy access to ports.

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