Going on a Mediterranean Cruise? I made some big cruise mistakes on my Med cruise, & sharing them so you don’t make them too! These Mediterranean cruise tips will help you plan and have the best cruise vacation!
If you’re going on a Mediterranean cruise for the first time, this is for you.
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Booked and ready to go to the Mediterranean this May 2023! Love your videos and I will keep reading comments to look for more great suggestions!
Great tips!
We are taking a TransAtlantic cruise from FL to Spain next month. We are considering a back to back cruise on the same ship that will take us to more ports around Spain and Italy, then flying home. Any tips on how 19 days on a cruise ship might feel? I'm afraid we'll have literal cabin fever by the time we get to the end!
I decided to do land tours instead in the Mediterranean. The culture is so rich there, a one day stop won’t be enough. I said to my wife, let’s spend a week on Santorini or two weeks touring Italy or Spain. Attempting to speak the local language goes over very well.
Good information! Enjoyed the video!
Because of your video, we are flying in to Barcelona multiple days ahead of our cruise. Thank you.
I loved the tips, thank you for sharing! I would love any tips and advise! My friends and I are going to Italy, Greece & Turkey on a 10 day cruise in September 2024. This will be the 1st time for all of us in the region. We are Americans and would love to hear about your perspective. We don’t want to be the typical pushy, loud, entitled Americans! We want to experience these cultures and at the same time be respectful of it.
these were great tips, thank you very much, subscribed! My fiancé and I will be going on a Mediterranean cruise in the Fall, super excited!
Can you share your excursion in Kusadasi? Thank you, lovely video!
Thank you! My wife and I are doing a week long Venice to Barcelona cruise this year so your tips will be really helpful!
When flying to Mediterranean cities prio to embarking on a cruise, note any holidays. For example flying in to Rome. I would normally go a few days earlier, however I'm going on a cruise in 2024 that departs the weekend of Easter. NO!!! Waaaaaay to many people. Hotels are more expensive also. So in this case I will be seeing Rome a couple days after the cruise.
We went one day early in Barcelona and was able to go see La Segrada Familia and the gothic quarter and walked up and down Las Ramblas and stayed 3 extra days in Venice. If you’re going to spend the money and time to go across the pond, please do your research and know what to wear and how to act. Doing research on hotels to stay and pinning it on the map as well as all the places you want to visit is part of the fun.
Did you go to Ephesus and if so can you recommend a tour guide?
Sorry but we have had too many ports ruined by using the “Hop on Hop off” tours.
They sound much better than they actually are.
Someone may have enjoyed them but we were burned more than once so they are no longer what we consider a good option. Have actually had better results looking into local transit options.
We leave in just over 2 weeks on a 12 day Barcelona to Rome cruise. Ok, I know pass-able Spanish, which will help, a bit, with Italian. But French? Almost zero, and we have a day in Niece and one in Marseilles. I've watched SO many of your awesome videos, I wish I had come across this one earlier! I will take the time to sit and enjoy meals in every port. Florence is the one bringing me the most excitement!
First time cruisers from Australia here… doing it in style in May 2023 in the Mediterranean from Rome through the Greek Islands with NCL. We’re a 40-ish aged couple travelling with our 10yo son (he’s excited about the basketball court on board… we’re excited about our drinks package 😂)… cannot wait! Any tips/hints/tricks welcomed (we are both well travelled but it’s a first for my boys to go to Europe… they’re gonna love it! Bring on the gelato/gelati & cannoli ❤)
I LOVE that people close down their stores for a few hours a day. For us Americans it is inconceivable for capitalism to rest a little.
My husband and I are going to the Mediterranean in June. I also booked the hop on hop off tour bus for Barcelona. I get tired feet bc of surgeries and can’t walk fast. Will this be a problem with this excursion? Also because we are going in June, do you think this is going to be too busy a season for this type of excursion?
may be booking a Mediterranean cruise this week, our first cruise ever. should we buy excursions on the ship or at the port location?
Did you use USD or euros and how and where do you get the exchange? Great insight 🙏
would love comments and insights into what excursions to experience/select when on Celebrity Edge from Rome to Barcelona please.
How about phone service while not on the ship?
Is it necessary to get an international access thru Verizon ($100 per person) or not?
How do you get the information you have for airline /hotels/ tours etc. while you are not on the ship?
What about getting the Wifi package on the cruise ship. Is it necessary? Will we have wifi in the different ports or should we just get with our cell phone carrier and ask for a European package?
Any specific info on your Kusudasi tour? If all I want to do is Ephesus and the terrace houses would a bus and entry fee excursion be okay?
Our ship is disembarking at 6:30am for Rome, so you know how long it took to get of the boat?