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Everything you need to know for Cruising the Adriatic – Cruise Lines, Itineraries, Deals & Expert Advice
The Adriatic Sea is one of Europe’s most captivating cruise regions – known for its mix of history, culture, crystal-clear waters, and coastal beauty. From the medieval charm of Dubrovnik to the glamour of Venice, a cruise through the Adriatic takes you through some of the Mediterranean’s most stunning and historic ports. Sail to multiple countries including Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, and Italy, with each stop offering a unique blend of food, architecture, and natural beauty. Whether you’re into beach days, UNESCO sites, or cobbled old towns, Hello Cruise helps you compare top Adriatic cruises, lines, and deals – all in one place.
Adriatic Cruise Itineraries
Adriatic cruise itineraries are rich with variety, often combining ports across Croatia, Montenegro, Italy, and beyond. Classic routes feature highlights like Venice, Split, and Dubrovnik, while smaller ships may explore lesser-known gems like Hvar, Kotor, Rovinj, and Koper. You’ll find cruises ranging from 7 night roundtrips to longer Mediterranean sailings that include the Adriatic as a segment. Departures are typically from Venice, Athens, Rome, or even UK ports on extended voyages. Whether you’re sailing a boutique yacht or a modern mega-ship, Adriatic itineraries are perfect for those who want to explore a lot in a short distance.
Adriatic Cruise Deals
Looking for the best Adriatic cruise deals? Hello Cruise makes it easy to search, compare, and save. We bring together offers from trusted cruise lines and travel agents, including all-inclusive options, last-minute discounts, and early-booking incentives. Whether you’re after a luxury sailing or a great-value cruise and stay package, we help you find the right deal for your Adriatic adventure – without hours of searching.
Silver Whisper
Silver Whisper exudes a relaxing, sophisticated, and genuinely elegant atmosphere.The amenities of a larger ship with the charm of a boutique hotel. Silversea’s Shadow Class ships Silver Whisper and sister ship Silver Shadow invite you to enjoy Silversea’s world-class accommodation, shipboard conviviality, and warm, personal service. Revel in the pampering treatments of an expanded spa, enjoy dynamic full-scale productions in a multitiered show lounge, and dine on delectable cuisine in her four superlative restaurants. Silver Whisper has it all.
- Small Ship
Cruise: Piraeus – Santorini – Rhodes – Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete – Siracuse, Sicily – Valletta – Valletta – La Goulette – Cartagena – Málaga – Cádiz – Lisbon
14 nights
Oceania Vista
Your World From A New Perspective.Step aboard Oceania Vista and you’ll discover a dramatic new way of seeing the world. Oceania Vista invites you to savor your experience on a ship whose captivating beauty and stylish design evoke the wonders you’ll discover ashore. Stunning interiors and harmonious spaces reflect a fresh, new perspective through organic elements inspired by the land and sea. Sail to fascinating destinations in faraway lands while enjoying The Finest Cuisine at Sea® and personalized service that distinguish every ship in our fleet along with several unique firsts in the realms of dining, accommodations and guest experience.
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Los Angeles, California – Cabo San Lucas – Puerto Vallarta – Manzanillo, Mexico – Acapulco – Puerto Quetzal – Puntarenas – Panama Canal Transit – Cartagena – Georgetown, Grand Cayman – Miami, Florida – Gustavia – Roseau – Bridgetown – Devil's Island – Belem – Fortaleza – Salvador de Bahia – Buzios – Rio de Janeiro – Rio de Janeiro – Rio de Janeiro – Ilha Grande – Santos – Porto Belo – Rio Grande – Punta del Este – Montevideo – Buenos Aires – Buenos Aires – Montevideo – Port Stanley – Ushuaia – Punta Arenas – Puerto Montt – Valparaiso – Coquimbo – Iquique – Pisco – Callao – Salaverry – Manta – Puntarenas – Acajutla – Acapulco – Cabo San Lucas – Ensenada – San Diego, California – Honolulu, Hawaii – Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – Nuku Hiva Island – Rangiroa – Moorea – Papeete, Tahiti – Papeete, Tahiti – Uturoa, Raietea Island – Rarotonga – Pago Pago – Crossing the International Date Line – Apia – Nuku'alofa – Suva – Mystery Island (Inyeug) – Nouméa – Sydney, New South Wales – Mooloolaba, Queensland – Airlie Beach – Townsville, Queensland – Cairns, Queensland – Darwin, Northern Territory – Kupang – Komodo Island – Benoa, Bali – Benoa, Bali – Surabaya – Singapore – Singapore – Port Klang – Phuket – Phuket – Colombo – Cochin – Mumbai (ex Bombay) – Mumbai (ex Bombay) – Muscat – Khasab – Abu Dhabi – Dubai – Dubai – Muscat – Jeddah – Safaga – Safaga – Suez Canal Transit – Suez Canal Transit – Santorini – Messina – Sorrento – Olbia – Mahón, Menorca – Barcelona – Alicante – Motril – Tangier – Lisbon – Vigo – Bordeaux – Bordeaux – Brest – Saint-Malo – Honfleur – Southampton – Falmouth – Dun Laoghaire – Cobh – Belfast – Greenock – Tórshavn – Akureyri – Isafjørdur – Reykjavík – Halifax, Nova Scotia – New York, New York – Charleston, South Carolina – Miami, Florida
197 nights
Oceania Vista
Your World From A New Perspective.Step aboard Oceania Vista and you’ll discover a dramatic new way of seeing the world. Oceania Vista invites you to savor your experience on a ship whose captivating beauty and stylish design evoke the wonders you’ll discover ashore. Stunning interiors and harmonious spaces reflect a fresh, new perspective through organic elements inspired by the land and sea. Sail to fascinating destinations in faraway lands while enjoying The Finest Cuisine at Sea® and personalized service that distinguish every ship in our fleet along with several unique firsts in the realms of dining, accommodations and guest experience.
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Miami, Florida – Gustavia – Roseau – Bridgetown – Devil's Island – Belem – Fortaleza – Salvador de Bahia – Buzios – Rio de Janeiro – Rio de Janeiro – Rio de Janeiro – Ilha Grande – Santos – Porto Belo – Rio Grande – Punta del Este – Montevideo – Buenos Aires – Buenos Aires – Montevideo – Port Stanley – Ushuaia – Punta Arenas – Puerto Montt – Valparaiso – Coquimbo – Iquique – Pisco – Callao – Salaverry – Manta – Puntarenas – Acajutla – Acapulco – Cabo San Lucas – Ensenada – San Diego, California – Honolulu, Hawaii – Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – Nuku Hiva Island – Rangiroa – Moorea – Papeete, Tahiti – Papeete, Tahiti – Uturoa, Raietea Island – Rarotonga – Pago Pago – Crossing the International Date Line – Apia – Nuku'alofa – Suva – Mystery Island (Inyeug) – Nouméa – Sydney, New South Wales – Mooloolaba, Queensland – Airlie Beach – Townsville, Queensland – Cairns, Queensland – Darwin, Northern Territory – Kupang – Komodo Island – Benoa, Bali – Benoa, Bali – Surabaya – Singapore – Singapore – Port Klang – Phuket – Phuket – Colombo – Cochin – Mumbai (ex Bombay) – Mumbai (ex Bombay) – Muscat – Khasab – Abu Dhabi – Dubai – Dubai – Muscat – Jeddah – Safaga – Safaga – Suez Canal Transit – Suez Canal Transit – Santorini – Messina – Sorrento – Olbia – Mahón, Menorca – Barcelona – Alicante – Motril – Tangier – Lisbon – Vigo – Bordeaux – Bordeaux – Brest – Saint-Malo – Honfleur – Southampton – Falmouth – Dun Laoghaire – Cobh – Belfast – Greenock – Tórshavn – Akureyri – Isafjørdur – Reykjavík – Halifax, Nova Scotia – New York, New York – Charleston, South Carolina – Miami, Florida
180 nights
Sun Princess
Designed to shine for youCome feel the love on the cruise vacation of your dreams. Because here, the sun revolves around you.
- Mid-Size Ship
- Great Value
- Premium
Cruise: Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Cartagena – Palma de Mallorca – Barcelona – Marseille – Genoa – Civitavecchia – Naples – Santorini – Kusadasi – Khania – Athens
23 nights
Oceania Vista
Your World From A New Perspective.Step aboard Oceania Vista and you’ll discover a dramatic new way of seeing the world. Oceania Vista invites you to savor your experience on a ship whose captivating beauty and stylish design evoke the wonders you’ll discover ashore. Stunning interiors and harmonious spaces reflect a fresh, new perspective through organic elements inspired by the land and sea. Sail to fascinating destinations in faraway lands while enjoying The Finest Cuisine at Sea® and personalized service that distinguish every ship in our fleet along with several unique firsts in the realms of dining, accommodations and guest experience.
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: San Diego, California – Honolulu, Hawaii – Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – Nuku Hiva Island – Rangiroa – Moorea – Papeete, Tahiti – Papeete, Tahiti – Uturoa, Raietea Island – Rarotonga – Pago Pago – Crossing the International Date Line – Apia – Nuku'alofa – Suva – Mystery Island (Inyeug) – Nouméa – Sydney, New South Wales – Mooloolaba, Queensland – Airlie Beach – Townsville, Queensland – Cairns, Queensland – Darwin, Northern Territory – Kupang – Komodo Island – Benoa, Bali – Benoa, Bali – Surabaya – Singapore – Singapore – Port Klang – Phuket – Phuket – Colombo – Cochin – Mumbai (ex Bombay) – Mumbai (ex Bombay) – Muscat – Khasab – Abu Dhabi – Dubai – Dubai – Muscat – Jeddah – Safaga – Safaga – Suez Canal Transit – Suez Canal Transit – Santorini – Messina – Sorrento – Olbia – Mahón, Menorca – Barcelona – Alicante – Motril – Tangier – Lisbon – Vigo – Bordeaux – Bordeaux – Brest – Saint-Malo – Honfleur – Southampton – Falmouth – Dun Laoghaire – Cobh – Belfast – Greenock – Tórshavn – Akureyri – Isafjørdur – Reykjavík – Halifax, Nova Scotia – New York, New York – Charleston, South Carolina – Miami, Florida
120 nights
Silver Muse
Silver Muse is our inspirational work of art. With her eight dining venues, spacious outdoor areas, and up-to-the-minute technology, she’s the best place between sea and sky.Silver Muse marked a new era of ultra-luxury ocean travel for us—enhancing the small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodation that are our hallmarks but raising the bar in terms of luxury. Silver Muse offers a wealth of enhancements to the onboard experience while satisfying our uncompromising requirements for comfort, service, dining, and quality for the world’s most discerning travellers.Silver Muse pioneered the balance between small-ship intimacy and spacious all-suite accommodation. One of the larger ships in our fleet, she offers eight dining offers, plenty of onboard entertainment, and a wide choice of public areas. She’s simply divine!
- Small Ship
Cruise: Piraeus – Mykonos – Vólos – Thessaloníki – Istanbul – Istanbul – Rhodes – Santorini – Piraeus
10 nights
Oceania Nautica
Elegantly charming, Oceania Nautica’s lounges, suites and staterooms boast luxurious, residential furnishings and her decks are resplendent in the finest teak, custom stone and tile work. Oceania Nautica offers every luxury you may expect on board one of our stylish ships. She features four unique, open-seating restaurants, the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, eight lounges and bars, a casino and 333 luxurious suites and chic staterooms, nearly 70% of which feature private verandas. With just 670 guests to pamper, our 400 professionally trained staff ensure you will wait for nothing.The better-than-new Oceania Nautica blends sophistication with a contemporary flair to create a casually elegant ambiance that embodies the most treasured elements of our celebrated ships. Every surface of every suite and stateroom is entirely new, while in the public spaces, a refreshed color palette of soft sea and sky tones surrounds a tasteful renewal of fabrics, furnishings and lighting fixtures that exquisitely encompasses the inimitable style and comfort of Oceania Cruises.
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Miami, Florida – Hamilton – Funchal, Madeira – Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Arrecife, Lanzarote – Agadir – Lisbon – Portimão – Cádiz – Tangier – Gibraltar – Málaga – Cartagena – Alicante – Ibiza – Palma de Mallorca – Barcelona – Palamós – Sète – Marseille – Toulon – Ajaccio, Corsica – Golfo Aranci – Portofino – Livorno – Portoferraio – Civitavecchia – Salerno – Trapani, Sicily – La Goulette – Catania – Katakolon – Monemvasía – Santorini – Kusadasi – Piraeus
45 nights
MSC Lirica
MSC Lirica brings you a distinctive cruise experience centred on elegance, comfort and hospitality in the finest MSC Cruises tradition. Magnificent internal vistas from the foyer and unimpeded ocean views from the lounges’ floor-to-ceiling windows contribute to a sense of relaxed spaciousness, which is complemented by a variety of intimate lounges.Get ready to dive into one of our pools, let your hair down at the themed parties, treat yourself to something delicious in one of our amazing restaurants, and much more!
- Large Ship
- Fun
- Family-Friendly
Cruise: Bari – Piraeus – Santorini – Katakolon – Ancona – Venice
7 nights
Sun Princess
Designed to shine for youCome feel the love on the cruise vacation of your dreams. Because here, the sun revolves around you.
- Mid-Size Ship
- Great Value
- Premium
Cruise: Athens – Santorini – Bar – Corfu – Messina – Barcelona – Gibraltar – Marseille – Genoa – La Spezia – Civitavecchia
14 nights
Sun Princess
Designed to shine for youCome feel the love on the cruise vacation of your dreams. Because here, the sun revolves around you.
- Mid-Size Ship
- Great Value
- Premium
Cruise: Athens – Santorini – Bar – Corfu – Messina – Barcelona – Gibraltar – Marseille – Genoa – La Spezia – Civitavecchia – Naples – Khania – Kusadasi – Mykonos – Athens
21 nights
Popular Adriatic Cruise Lines
Many of the world’s leading cruise lines operate in the Adriatic, each offering a different onboard experience. MSC Cruises, Cunard, and Norwegian offer affordable Mediterranean-style cruising, while Celebrity and Princess provide modern comfort and great food. Luxury lines like Azamara, Silversea, and Seabourn focus on immersive travel, smaller ports, and longer stays. You’ll also find regional sailings with yacht cruises and small ships that can access tucked-away harbours. Hello Cruise helps match you with the right cruise line based on your travel style and budget.
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Types of Adriatic Cruises
Adriatic cruises come in many forms, from all-inclusive holidays with everything bundled in, to great-value cheap and last-minute options. Luxury travellers might opt for small-ship cruises that access quieter ports and offer a more intimate feel. Cruise & stay packages are also popular, giving you time to explore cities like Venice or Dubrovnik before or after your sailing. Whatever your style or budget, there’s a type of Adriatic cruise to suit.
Top Adriatic Cruising FAQs
What are the best months to cruise the Adriatic?
The best time to cruise the Adriatic is between May and October. June, July, and August offer the warmest weather and lively port towns, ideal for swimming and sightseeing. For fewer crowds and milder temperatures, May, September, and early October are excellent – offering a more relaxed atmosphere and often better cruise deals.
Are Adriatic cruises worth it?
Absolutely. Adriatic cruises are a fantastic way to explore a mix of historic cities, beautiful coastlines, and Mediterranean culture all in one trip. You can visit multiple countries – like Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, and Italy – without the stress of land travel. From ancient ruins and UNESCO sites to beach resorts and charming old towns, Adriatic cruises offer exceptional value and variety.
What countries do Adriatic cruises visit?
Adriatic cruises typically explore coastal destinations along:
Italy (e.g. Venice, Bari, Ravenna)
Some itineraries may also include stops in Albania, Greece, or Bosnia & Herzegovina, especially on extended sailings.
Croatia (e.g. Dubrovnik, Split, Hvar, Zadar)
Montenegro (e.g. Kotor)
Slovenia (e.g. Koper)
What are reasons to visit the Adriatic on a cruise?
An Adriatic cruise is perfect for travellers who love history, architecture, and breathtaking coastlines. You can explore ancient Roman ruins, walled medieval towns, and stunning natural scenery – all within short sailing distances. It’s ideal for those who want to combine culture with beach time, and it’s a great option for first-time cruisers or those seeking a more intimate Mediterranean experience.
What cruise lines offer Adriatic cruises?
A wide range of cruise lines offer Adriatic itineraries, including:
- MSC Cruises and Costa Cruises – popular with European travellers, offering good value
- Celebrity Cruises, Princess, and Holland America Line – for premium comfort and immersive excursions
- Azamara and Oceania Cruises – ideal for longer stays and boutique ports
- Silversea, Seabourn, and Regent Seven Seas – luxury options with smaller ships
You can also find yacht-style sailings and small ship cruises along the Croatian coast, perfect for a more personal experience. At Hello Cruise, we compare all the options so you don’t have to.
Our Top Adriatic Cruise Advice!
Planning your first Adriatic cruise? There are a few useful tips to make the most of your trip. Comfortable footwear is essential – many Adriatic ports are known for charming cobbled streets and hillside towns. Pack light, breathable clothing, especially for summer sailings, and don’t forget swimwear for beach days. Excursions in this region are packed with cultural sites, so book early if you’re keen to visit key landmarks like Dubrovnik’s old city walls or Diocletian’s Palace in Split. The Adriatic is also a haven for food and wine lovers – try local seafood, truffle dishes, and Croatian wines. If you want to avoid the busiest crowds and save money, consider cruising in shoulder season (May or late September) when the weather is still pleasant but prices are lower. And remember: Hello Cruise can help you compare options across cruise types, lines, and departure cities to find the ideal itinerary at the best value.
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