Rich with the history of empires ancient and modern, this region boasts some of the world most stunning sites of antiquity such as Ephesus, Leptis Magna, and the Pyramids, all of which are accessible from a Mediterranean cruise. In complete contrast are the stunning French and Italian Rivieras where you can join the jet set aboard a mega yacht and enjoy water sports from the marina.

For beautiful bays, beaches and fishing villages, the Dalmatian Coast and Greek Islands are a must. The cities of Rome, Venice, Athens, Istanbul and Monte Carlo are all regular embarkation and disembarkation points, further enabling you to extend your holiday and explore these glorious cities in more depth.

The Mediterranean season generally runs from March to October or even November and almost all luxury cruise lines offer voyages of seven nights of more.