Mediterranean offers fantastic variety; from historic sites of Venice, Athens and Rome, through sandy beaches of Majorca, Tenerife and Kusadasi to glamour of Monte Carlo or oriental atmosphere of Tunis. And cruise lines cater for all kinds of the preferences of Med cruise holidaymakers.

Ocean Village, Island Cruises and Thomson Cruises offer relax and family friendly atmosphere, while Royal Caribbean International, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line provide more grandeur.

Most of the Mediterranean cruises are on fly and stay basis, however P&O Cruises provides both family friendly and ‘adults only’ cruises sailing from Southampton.

The pick of Med cruises season is between August and October, but most of the cruise lines offer good choice of Mediterranean cruises through spring and autumn months as well. Costa Cruises, NCL Cruises and Thomson Cruises also sail during winter.