There are many fascinating ports of call to discover around the Mediterranean – and what better way to travel from place to place than in the comfort of a luxurious cruise liner?

If you want to plan a Mediterranean adventure, visit Cruise.co.uk. We can help you sort through all the options from a host of different operators, allowing you to choose an itinerary that catches your eye – and that you can afford.

You can use our search function to find Mediterranean cruises calling in at particular destinations, or you can see which deals are available from a host of cruise lines.

Celebrity Cruises, Carnival, Thomson Cruises and MSC Cruises are just some of the companies that regularly travel to this part of the world, so you will certainly be spoilt for choice!

Where to go on a Mediterranean cruise

One of the best things about cruising in the Mediterranean is that you can combine culture and history with areas of stunning natural beauty and, of course, good weather.

Some of the most popular destinations on such trips include ports in Spain, Italy, Greece and Croatia, where you can step ashore to visit some of Europe's most fascinating and picturesque cities.

Meanwhile, if you choose a cruise that takes in some of the islands, such as Mallorca, Rhodes or Madeira, you can also look forward to having the opportunity to soak up some sun on beautiful beaches.

Fred. Olsen Cruises offers some great itineraries for a two-week break, heading to locations such as Lisbon in Portugal before travelling on to Alicante, Palma and Menorca in Spain, rounding the trip off with a stop in Gibraltar.

Meanwhile, a longer excursion for 25 nights is available and will take you on a journey to some of the Mediterranean's highlights.

Among the ports of call are Sardinia in Italy, Iskenderun in Turkey, Limassol in Cyprus, Alexandria in Egypt and Algiers in Algeria.

Of course, shorter voyages of just a week can also be booked and will usually travel to France and Spain.

Soak up some culture on a Mediterranean cruise

Italy has to be one of the top destinations for a cultural cruise around the Mediterranean, with many ships stopping off at Venice, Rome, Livorno and Sardinia.

While your ship is moored up, you will have time to wander among the stunning architecture and even visit one or two of the museums and galleries for which the nation is famous.

Of course, you should not miss the opportunity to sample some authentic Italian cuisine before you head back to your ship.

Another wonderful destination for those seeking culture on their holiday is Croatia. The old city of Dubrovnik, for instance, is certainly worth a visit due to the many historic buildings located here, as well as the impressive walls that encircle the settlement.

Find your perfect Mediterranean cruise with Cruise.co.uk

When you come to Cruise.co.uk, you will be able to search for the ideal Mediterranean itinerary for your interests, as you can browse voyages by destination, as well as by operator and date.

Once you have chosen the cruise you would like to go on, you can simply make your booking online – or call us on 0800 408 6200 if you prefer.

All of the trips we offer are ABTA and ATOL protected, so you can have complete peace of mind when you book your holiday through one of the cruise lines featured on our site.