Mediterranean Cruise and Stay

Mediterranean Cruise and Stay offers the perfect way to combine an extended city break with a relaxing cruise. Explore iconic cities such as Venice, Rome, or Barcelona, enjoying extra time to soak in the culture, history, and cuisine before you board your ship. These packages are excellent value, giving you more time to unwind, explore at your own pace, and enjoy the flexibility of arranging your travel dates independently from the cruise line’s flights. Whether you’re after sightseeing, dining, or simply a leisurely start to your holiday, Mediterranean Cruise and Stay ensures a seamless experience. Hello Cruise helps you compare all the best deals across trusted agents in one place, making it easy to plan your perfect Mediterranean escape.
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A large ship offering a classic cruise experience, with elegant public spaces, a relaxed onboard atmosphere, and a strong focus on comfort and choice.MSC Divina is part of MSC Cruises’ Fantasia Class and delivers a traditional large-ship cruising style with refined interiors and a calm onboard flow. Carrying around 4,300 guests, the ship offers spacious lounges, a broad range of dining venues, and well-balanced public areas that feel comfortable without the scale or pace of newer mega ships. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, alongside the exclusive MSC Yacht Club, which provides a more private, premium experience within the ship. MSC Cruises is known for its international onboard atmosphere and family-friendly facilities, and Divina suits guests who want a large ship with classic styling, a relaxed pace, and plenty of onboard choice.
- Large Ship
- Fun
- Family-Friendly
2 Nights Stay: Rome, 6 Nights Cruise: Civitavecchia – Mykonos – Kusadasi – Marmaris – Naples


A large ship offering a classic cruise experience, with elegant public spaces, a relaxed onboard atmosphere, and a strong focus on comfort and choice.MSC Divina is part of MSC Cruises’ Fantasia Class and delivers a traditional large-ship cruising style with refined interiors and a calm onboard flow. Carrying around 4,300 guests, the ship offers spacious lounges, a broad range of dining venues, and well-balanced public areas that feel comfortable without the scale or pace of newer mega ships. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, alongside the exclusive MSC Yacht Club, which provides a more private, premium experience within the ship. MSC Cruises is known for its international onboard atmosphere and family-friendly facilities, and Divina suits guests who want a large ship with classic styling, a relaxed pace, and plenty of onboard choice.
- Large Ship
- Fun
- Family-Friendly
2 Nights Stay: Rome, 7 Nights Cruise: Civitavecchia – Mykonos – Kusadasi – Marmaris – Naples – Civitavecchia


A smaller ship offering a relaxed cruise experience, with classic design, a friendly onboard atmosphere, and a strong focus on comfort and destinations.MSC Sinfonia is part of MSC Cruises’ Lirica Class and offers a more traditional cruising style compared to the line’s larger, newer ships. Carrying around 2,000 guests, the ship provides a calmer onboard environment with compact public spaces and an easygoing pace at sea. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, laid out in a practical, comfortable design. MSC Cruises is known for its international onboard atmosphere and destination-focused itineraries, and Sinfonia particularly appeals to guests who prefer smaller ships, relaxed days onboard, and itineraries that prioritise ports and scenic cruising over large-scale onboard attractions.
- Mid-Size Ship
- Fun
- Family-Friendly
3 Nights Stay: Bari, 7 Nights Cruise: Bari – Santorini – Piraeus – Katakolon – Argostoli – Corfu – Bari


A flagship World Class ship offering a modern cruise experience, with bold design, expansive public spaces, and a strong focus on innovation and scale.MSC World Europa is the first ship in MSC Cruises’ World Class and represents a major step forward in the line’s large-scale, design-led cruising. Carrying around 6,700 guests, the ship features a striking modern layout with wide open decks, a strong indoor-outdoor flow, and a wide variety of dining, entertainment, and leisure venues spread across multiple neighbourhood-style areas. Accommodation includes a broad mix of cabins and suites, including the exclusive MSC Yacht Club, which offers a more private, premium experience within the ship. MSC Cruises is known for its international onboard atmosphere, family-friendly facilities, and contemporary ship design, and World Europa is well suited to guests who enjoy big-hip cruising, choice, and a lively, modern onboard environment.
- Mega Ship
- Fun
- Family-Friendly
2 Nights Stay: Barcelona, 7 Nights Cruise: Barcelona – Marseille – Genoa – Naples – Messina – Valletta – Barcelona


A mega sized ship offering a family-friendly cruise experience, with innovative attractions, modern design, and a lively onboard atmosphere.Odyssey of the Seas is part of Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Ultra Class and delivers a modern, activity-led cruise experience built around innovation and choice. The ship features standout Royal Caribbean attractions such as the North Star observation capsule and FlowRider surf simulator, alongside multiple pools, sports areas, and a broad range of dining and entertainment venues. Odyssey of the Seas is well suited to families and multi-generational groups, offering plenty to do onboard without the scale of the Oasis or Icon Class ships. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, with dedicated options that can also suit solo travellers. Royal Caribbean is known for its energetic, family-friendly cruising style, making Odyssey of the Seas a strong choice for guests seeking a modern large-ship experience with headline attractions and a lively onboard vibe.
- Mega Ship
- Fun-filled
- Family-Friendly
2 Nights Stay: Rome, 9 Nights Cruise: Civitavecchia – Soúda, Crete – Santorini – Kusadasi – Mykonos – Piraeus – Naples – Civitavecchia


A large ship offering a classic cruise experience, with elegant public spaces, a relaxed onboard atmosphere, and a strong focus on comfort and choice.MSC Fantasia is part of MSC Cruises’ Fantasia Class and delivers a traditional large-ship cruising style compared to the line’s newer World and Meraviglia ships. Carrying around 4,300 guests, the ship offers a balanced onboard experience with spacious lounges, a wide range of dining venues, and a calm flow that avoids the high-energy feel of newer mega ships. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, alongside the exclusive MSC Yacht Club, which provides a more private, premium experience within the ship. MSC Cruises is known for its international onboard atmosphere and family-friendly facilities, and Fantasia appeals to guests who want a large ship with classic styling, a relaxed pace, and plenty of onboard choice.
- Large Ship
- Fun
- Family-Friendly
2 Nights Stay: Rome, 8 Nights Cruise: Civitavecchia – Naples – Barcelona – Valletta – Corfu – Bari


A flagship World Class ship offering a modern cruise experience, with bold design, expansive public spaces, and a strong focus on innovation and scale.MSC World Europa is the first ship in MSC Cruises’ World Class and represents a major step forward in the line’s large-scale, design-led cruising. Carrying around 6,700 guests, the ship features a striking modern layout with wide open decks, a strong indoor-outdoor flow, and a wide variety of dining, entertainment, and leisure venues spread across multiple neighbourhood-style areas. Accommodation includes a broad mix of cabins and suites, including the exclusive MSC Yacht Club, which offers a more private, premium experience within the ship. MSC Cruises is known for its international onboard atmosphere, family-friendly facilities, and contemporary ship design, and World Europa is well suited to guests who enjoy big-hip cruising, choice, and a lively, modern onboard environment.
- Mega Ship
- Fun
- Family-Friendly
4 Nights Stay: Lake Como, 7 Nights Cruise: Genoa – Naples – Messina – Valletta – Barcelona – Marseille – Genoa


A mid-sized, adults-only ship offering a modern cruise experience, with bold design, social spaces, and a lively onboard vibe.Valiant Lady continues Virgin Voyages’ distinctive adults-only approach, building on the concepts first introduced with Scarlet Lady. The ship features striking contemporary public spaces, flexible social hubs, and immersive entertainment centred on live music and interactive shows rather than traditional cruise formats. Dining is entirely restaurant-style and included in the fare, reinforcing Virgin’s casual, no-buffet philosophy. Cabins are modern and cleverly designed, including options that appeal to solo travellers, all styled with a boutique-hotel feel. Virgin Voyages is known for its relaxed, inclusive atmosphere and upbeat onboard energy, making Valiant Lady particularly appealing to adults seeking a stylish, social cruise experience without family facilities.
- Mid-Size Ship
- Informal
- Adults Only
3 Nights Stay: New York, 14 Nights Cruise: New York, New York – Ponta Delgada, Azores – Funchal, Madeira – Tangier – Málaga – Palma de Mallorca – Barcelona


A small ship offering a premium cruise experience, with classic elegance, an intimate atmosphere, and a strong focus on destinations.Oceania Sirena is one of Oceania Cruises’ smaller, more traditional vessels and delivers an intimate, destination-led cruising experience. Carrying fewer than 700 guests, the ship offers a calm onboard atmosphere with elegantly styled public spaces, refined lounges, and a relaxed pace at sea. Accommodation includes a mix of inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, arranged in a classic, comfortable layout. Oceania Cruises is known for its high-quality dining, attentive service, and immersive itineraries, and Sirena is particularly well suited to guests who value smaller ships, personalised service, and access to ports and destinations that larger vessels often cannot reach.
- Small Ship
- Enriching
- Adults Only
- Premium
2 Nights Stay: Lisbon, 11 Nights Cruise: Lisbon – Porto – Funchal, Madeira – Santa Cruz de La Palma – Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura – Agadir – Casablanca – Cádiz – Motril – Alicante – Barcelona


A mid-sized ship offering a relaxed cruise experience, with classic design, a friendly onboard atmosphere, and a strong focus on comfort and destinations.MSC Lirica is part of MSC Cruises’ Lirica Class and delivers a traditional small-ship cruising style compared to the line’s newer, larger vessels. Carrying around 2,000 guests, the ship offers a calm, easygoing onboard environment with compact public spaces and an unhurried pace at sea. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, arranged in a practical, comfortable layout. MSC Cruises is known for its international onboard atmosphere and destination-focused itineraries, and Lirica is particularly well suited to guests who prefer smaller ships, port-intensive sailings, and a straightforward cruise experience without large-scale onboard attractions.
- Mid-Size Ship
- Fun
- Family-Friendly
2 Nights Stay: Venice, 7 Nights Cruise: Venice – Kotor – Mykonos – Mykonos – Syros – Ancona – Venice




