Cruise Description

Join Balmoral in the Mediterranean, where the ornate architectural masterpieces of the Sagrada Familia Cathedral and Park Güell beckon, before discovering the cliff-edge towns of the Italian Riviera’s Cinque Terre, Corsica’s Bonifacio and the colourful Amalfi Coast, as well as seeing Ravello, Amalfi and Positano from the comfort of your ship. Incredible scenery can be seen on this cruise to the Dalmatian Coast as Balmoral navigates the fjord-like Bay of Kotor and sails past the mountainous Makarska Riviera. You will also be able to explore scenic Greek Islands, where the coastline of Zakynthos meets the iconic blue-domed, whitewashed houses of Santorini, before discovering iconic landmarks in Istanbul. Immerse yourself in the vibrant lifestyles you will encounter, such as the passion of flamenco, indulging in tapas, experiencing the sunset in Ibiza, savouring local Italian delights such as scialatielli pasta and limoncello, exploring bustling Croatian markets, witnessing traditional Greek dancing and rejuvinating in a soothing Turkish hammam. You will also be able to uncover artworks by Picasso and Dali in Barcelona, unearth fascinating Roman history at Paestum and the well-preserved cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, discover Balkan history at Diocletian’s Palace in Split and the Walls of Dubrovnik, or transport yourself to Ancient Greece at the Palace of Knossos, the ruins of Ancient Thera and Athens’ Acropolis, with its famous temple ruins, the Parthenon.