ilovecruise4ever Posted April 13, 2016 #1 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Hi, I am looking for acruise around the Med in September or October. Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 13, 2016 #2 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Welcome to Cruise Critic. I'd speak to a good travel agent who specializes in cruises. The agent can determine what "great" means to you and compare to cruise lines and itineraries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted April 13, 2016 #3 Share Posted April 13, 2016 It's a terrific time to sail the Mediterranean. Not humid and hot like the summer months and far less tourists. I would figure out where in the Med you might want to sail and ask people you know for an Cruise Specialist that they use who can help guide you through all of this. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted April 13, 2016 #4 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Go to http://www.cruisetimetables.com and from the Ports of Call list, plug in some places you would like to visit. It will tell you who is calling there and their itineraries. Or choose from the first list if you have a preferred departure port. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecruise4ever Posted April 13, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) Thank you for your help. I hear that now there are different company in any ports that offer shared tours, some suggestions will be appreciated. I'll definitely choose a cruise that stops in Naples and Taormina so if you guys have any tips or name of company used I'll appreciated. Thanks again Edited April 13, 2016 by ilovecruise4ever changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasquale77 Posted April 13, 2016 #6 Share Posted April 13, 2016 US Virgin Islands ! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted April 13, 2016 #7 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Get a copy of Rick Steves' Mediterranean Cruise Ports, and read about the ports you want to visit. You may find you can do some without an organized tour. We have been on two different ships that stopped in Catania, and we toured Taormina both times. First time, we took the tour from the ship. Second time, they had a tour 'on your own'. They bused you there and you did it on your own, then caught the bus back. There are a few smaller ships that will anchor below Taormina and tender you to shore. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bound4Bermuda Posted April 13, 2016 #8 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I'm going on this one in October: https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/cruises/12NightMediterraneanVeniceCruise-BR12M459?currencyCode=USD&sCruiseType=CO&sDateMin=2016-10-01&sDateMax=2016-10-31&sailDate=10%2F05%2F2016 We just checked a couple different cruiseline sites and narrowed down by the ports we wanted to see and the dates (our anniversary). I feel like maybe we should have looked around a bit more, but it was hard not to think This Is The One! as soon as we came across this one, as we'll spend our anniversary in Florence! It's on sale right now, too...although RCI has a different sale every other week, so if you aren't ready to book yet, you'll no doubt catch the next sale! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecruise4ever Posted April 14, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Thank you so much I'll check it out:) I'm going on this one in October: https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/cruises/12NightMediterraneanVeniceCruise-BR12M459?currencyCode=USD&sCruiseType=CO&sDateMin=2016-10-01&sDateMax=2016-10-31&sailDate=10%2F05%2F2016 We just checked a couple different cruiseline sites and narrowed down by the ports we wanted to see and the dates (our anniversary). I feel like maybe we should have looked around a bit more, but it was hard not to think This Is The One! as soon as we came across this one, as we'll spend our anniversary in Florence! It's on sale right now, too...although RCI has a different sale every other week, so if you aren't ready to book yet, you'll no doubt catch the next sale! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroMark Posted April 14, 2016 #10 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Check this website: http://www.shoreexcursionsharing.com they offer shared tours in Naples area at reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecruise4ever Posted April 14, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Thank you very much, much appreciated!I'll check them out Check this website: http://www.shoreexcursionsharing.com they offer shared tours in Naples area at reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueblock Posted April 14, 2016 #12 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Fall is a lovely time to visit the Mediterranean - beginning to cool off but not cold (bring a sweater). I particularly like the Eastern Med. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyy7 Posted April 14, 2016 #13 Share Posted April 14, 2016 What ports are high on your list to visit? How many days? Big or small ship? Keep in mind it's hard to find a cruise that hits all the places you want to go. There is always that one port that is left out! Princess Grand Mediterranean is a sure bet. Prices are really good for Med cruises this year so you have that on your side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillygirl63 Posted April 15, 2016 #14 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Thank you for your help. I hear that now there are different company in any ports that offer shared tours, some suggestions will be appreciated. I'll definitely choose a cruise that stops in Naples and Taormina so if you guys have any tips or name of company used I'll appreciated. Thanks again Get involved in your roll call for whatever cruise you choose. Sometimes you can get others on the roll call to share excursions with you. Private tours in the mediterranean are usually less expensive and cover more ground than the tours offered by the ship. We used Aldo Monti's Your Tour in Italy for Rome and Naples (Amalfi coast), and they were absolutely terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyy7 Posted April 15, 2016 #15 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Here are two cruises I wouldn't mind taking (both on Royal Princess)... they both include Naples and Messina (50KM from Taormina) http://www.princess.com/find/cruiseDetails.do?voyageCode=1632 http://www.princess.com/find/cruiseDetails.do?voyageCode=1631A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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