A mix of ports and sea days
For balancing time ashore with time on board.
Piraeus (Athens) · Izmir · Istanbul · Corfu (Kérkira)
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Mediterranean
Eastern Mediterranean Cruises
Routes here bring ports such as Kusadasi, Istanbul, and Corfu (Kérkira) into reach. Choose how much time you want ashore versus on the ship, then compare departure ports and dates.
Popular trip length: 7 nights
Private destination options
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A few different ways to explore Eastern Mediterranean, drawn from itineraries with upcoming departures.
More time exploring ports
For travelers who want a route focused on destinations.
Kusadasi · Rhodes · Agios Nikolaos · Santorini + 2 more
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For combining a cruise with stays in two different places.
Kusadasi · Pátmos · Rhodes · Heraklion
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For a trip that includes a cruise-line private destination.
Alexandria · Marmaris · Kusadasi
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Departures in Eastern Mediterranean whose cabin-level price history currently points to favorable pricing. Compare the fare and booking context on each sailing.
No departures in this region currently have favorable pricing based on Jibhop's price history.
Plan your dates and budget
When to go & what it costs
- $1,424
- $899–$4,899
- $185
Compare departure months
February 2027 has the lowest median nightly fare in the months shown; September 2027 has the highest.
Oct 2026
$115
Nov 2026
$113
Dec 2026
$129
Jan 2027
$107
Feb 2027
$78
Mar 2027
$126
Apr 2027
$158
May 2027
$186
Jun 2027
$174
Jul 2027
$167
Aug 2027
$175
Sep 2027
$202
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Key ports
The ports most central to cruising in Eastern Mediterranean.
Kusadasi
326 itineraries
1042 sailings
Istanbul
283 itineraries
686 sailings
Corfu (Kérkira)
124 itineraries
477 sailings
Alexandria
109 itineraries
192 sailings
Izmir
46 itineraries
181 sailings
Marmaris
50 itineraries
126 sailings
More ports
Çanakkale
62 itineraries
125 sailings
Limassol
76 itineraries
94 sailings
Dardanelles
39 itineraries
80 sailings
Saranda
37 itineraries
43 sailings
Çeşme
35 itineraries
41 sailings
Antalya
34 itineraries
36 sailings
Port Said
18 itineraries
32 sailings
Haifa
20 itineraries
19 sailings
Mytilene
17 itineraries
17 sailings
Dikili
11 itineraries
15 sailings
Alanya
13 itineraries
13 sailings
Chíos
10 itineraries
12 sailings
Pythagóreion
5 itineraries
11 sailings
Ashdod
10 itineraries
10 sailings
Bozcaada
14 itineraries
7 sailings
Larnaca
7 itineraries
6 sailings
Samos
2 itineraries
4 sailings
Kaş
6 itineraries
3 sailings
Ships sailing this region
Ships with strong presence in Eastern Mediterranean.
MSC Orchestra
MSC Cruises
157 sailings
$185
Celestyal Discovery
Celestyal Cruises
153 sailings
$269
MSC Splendida
MSC Cruises
84 sailings
$329
MSC Armonia
MSC Cruises
76 sailings
$827
More ships
Aroya
Aroya Cruises
69 sailings
$362
Celestyal Journey
Celestyal Cruises
65 sailings
$852
Costa Pacifica
Costa Cruises
56 sailings
$827
Rhapsody of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
54 sailings
$693
Wind Surf
Windstar Cruises
52 sailings
$3,760
MSC Lirica
MSC Cruises
51 sailings
$215
Seabourn Ovation
Seabourn
49 sailings
$5,219
Celebrity Infinity
Celebrity Cruises
45 sailings
$874
MSC Divina
MSC Cruises
41 sailings
$857
Viking Vela
Viking Cruises
32 sailings
$2,799
Emerald Raiya
Emerald Cruises
30 sailings
$5,663
Odyssey of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International
27 sailings
$1,284
Star Legend
Windstar Cruises
26 sailings
$4,286
Viking Libra
Viking Cruises
25 sailings
$2,599
Cruise lines in Eastern Mediterranean
Explore more itineraries
- Eastern Mediterranean Circuit via Piraeus & Izmir
- Greek Isles Loop: Kusadasi & Rhodes
- Greek Isles One-Way: Kusadasi & Pátmos
- Greek Isles One-Way: Kusadasi & Pátmos
- Adriatic Sea Circuit: Dubrovnik, Corfu & Kotor
- Greek Isles Loop: Santorini & Kusadasi
- Greek Isles Loop via Marmaris & Napoli
- Greek Isles Loop: Santorini & Piraeus
- Western Mediterranean Circuit: Piraeus & Kusadasi
- Greek Isles Loop: Mykonos & Kusadasi
- Adriatic Sea Circuit via Corfu & Bari
- Persian Gulf Loop via Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island & Doha
More upcoming Eastern Mediterranean cruises
Featured departures
More departures to explore
Upcoming departures with complete itinerary, availability, and current pricing data.
Norwegian Sun
Piraeus (Athens) → Rhodes → Abu Dhabi → Dubai
Sep 5, 2027 · 21 nights
$5,119 · $244/night
MSC Lirica
Marghera (Venice) → Katakolon → Split → Marghera (Venice)
Nov 15, 2026 · 11 nights
$626 · $57/night
Celebrity Infinity
Piraeus (Athens) → Mykonos → Hydra → Piraeus (Athens)
Jun 6, 2027 · 7 nights
$1,049 · $150/night
Explorer of the Seas
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Katakolon → Santorini → Piraeus (Athens)
Oct 18, 2027 · 7 nights
$669 · $96/night
About Eastern Mediterranean cruises
Eastern Mediterranean has 554 itineraries, 1,626 upcoming sailings, and calls across 30 ports.
The most common cruise lengths in Eastern Mediterranean tend to be 7 nights, 4 nights, and 14 nights.
Based on currently tracked pricing, one of the more affordable departure periods appears to be February 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of cruises are available in Eastern Mediterranean?
Eastern Mediterranean currently has 554 itineraries and 1,626 upcoming sailings.
How much do Eastern Mediterranean cruises cost?
The median future sailing price in Eastern Mediterranean is about $1,424.
When is the cheapest time to cruise Eastern Mediterranean?
February 2027 appears to be one of the more affordable departure periods.