Cruise Nation, A leading expert in cruise holidays, is reporting a 17% YoY increase in Mediterranean bookings with Italy proving a firm favourite thanks to a 105% YoY booking increase.
So, if you find yourself daydreaming about sandy beaches, unlimited sunshine and turquoise waters, here are the best deals for your 2026 Mediterranean summer getaway.
Deal Nerd, Chief Deal Officer at Cruise Nation, says: “With British travellers looking to stay a little closer to home this summer, the Mediterranean is having its moment – and it’s no surprise really. Think delicious food, culture on tap, and stunning landscapes.
“Just a short flight away, cruising the Mediterranean is the easiest way to tick off multiple hotspots in one go whether for a long weekend or extended holiday break.
“There’s no time like the present to lock in a great deal, so I’ve rounded up my top money-saving Mediterranean picks below…”
2-nights Venice & 7-nights Adriatic & Greek Gems
This trip starts with a stay in Venice before setting sail for Montenegro on board MSC Lirica to explore the best the Adriatic has to offer. With stops in Kotor, Mykonos, Port Syros and Ancona.
This Cruise Nation Smart Package includes a free pre-cruise hotel stay, full cruise itinerary and return flights from the UK, with savings of £800 per couple starting from £729pp.
1-night Rome & 7-night Enchanted Italy, Greece & Turkey
Spend one night in storied Rome before embarking on a journey aboard Enchanted Princess, with stops in Santorini, Kusadasi, and Katakolon.
Prices start from £909pp – with savings of £1,200 per couple – including a free balcony upgrade, a free pre-cruise hotel stay, full cruise itinerary, and return flights from the UK.
2-nights Istanbul & 10-nights Greek Treasures & Adriatic Pearls & 1-night Venice
After a two-night stay in Istanbul, board Norwegian Viva and set sail for Kusadasi. The journey will then go on to Greece for its jaw-dropping landscapes and ancient history, then further to Croatia and Montenegro for relaxing sandy beaches.
This Cruise Nation Smart Package starts from £809pp – plus savings of £1,500 per couple – and includes a free pre-cruise hotel stay, a full cruise itinerary, and return flights from the UK.
2-nights Barcelona & 7-nights Italy, Spain & France
This Mediterranean adventure begins with two nights in Barcelona, before boarding Celebrity Xcel for a Best of the Med cruise sailing through Marseille, Portofino, La Spezia, Rome, and Naples.
Set sail with a Cruise Nation Smart Package, including a free pre-cruise hotel stay, full cruise itinerary, and return flights from the UK, with prices starting from £939pp, with savings of £840 per couple.
3-nights Majorca & 7-nights Mediterranean Majesty
Stay three nights in stunning Palma de Mallorca before boarding Costa Pacifica for Valencia, Olbia, Rome, Savona, and Toulon, France. This Italy highlights itinerary features the perfect blend of Roman history, scenic views, and relaxing beach cities.
Including return flights from the UK, a full cruise itinerary, and a free pre-cruise hotel stay, Cruise Nation customers set sail with prices starting from £1,079pp, a savings of £640 per couple.
About Deal Nerd
Age: 32
Specialty: Chasing savings the way others chase sunsets
Job Title: Chief Deal Officer, 2015-Present
Style: Think maths teacher on holiday. Sweater vests, bumbag, and a calculator. Fashionably frugal and fluent in flash sales.
Meet Deal Nerd. He’s 32 and he’s cracked the code to cruising the high seas without the high prices. Rarely seen without his signature specs, ideal for squinting at T&Cs and spotting deals from a nautical mile away.
Always armed with a calculator, carry-on satchel, and a spreadsheet with more tabs than a browser in crisis, he’s turned bargain hunting into an art form.
Charming and a little (okay, a lot) awkward, Deal Nerd is here to help you secure the royal treatment on a butler’s budget.
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