10 Top Med Cruise Holidays from €979 Including Flights!
Thinking about a cruise holiday this year? I’ve got ten great Med cruise deals with our favourite cruise lines!
Non-stop entertainment, all meals included in the price, and the opportunity to explore several destinations on one trip – its no surprise that cruise holidays are so popular! Whether you are looking for an adults-only escape, a luxury five star cruise, a lively family adventure, or just great value cruise deals, we have 10 amazing Med cruise holidays below to suit all tastes and budgets.
I have teamed up with Sunway, Ireland’s award-winning cruise specialists, to showcase just a sample of the cruise holidays that they offer. Sunway, Ireland’s largest Irish owned tour operator, has been booking holidays for Irish holidaymakers for over 50 years, and they are renowned for their super service both before and during your holiday.
I have listed some of their top Med cruise deals below, but you can search many more cruise holidays on Sunway.ie or call one of their travel experts on (01) 2311868 to book your cruise holiday by phone.
Med Cruise Deals for Adults
Whether you fancy a 16 night best of Italy and Greece cruise with Celebrity Cruises, great value Mediterranean cruises with MSC, Princess Cruises or Norwegian cruise line, or a fun filled adult-only cruise with Virgin Voyages, we have seven super cruise deals for adults below.
1. Princess Cruises Enchanted Princess: 7 Night Greece, Italy & Turkey Cruise, €1299pp
I have cruised with Princess Cruises on a few occasions and love the laid back atmosphere, super service and excellent food on board. I also love the Ocean Medallion technology where you can order food or drinks to your exact location anywhere on the ship. Top Tip: Add on Princess Plus to maximise this experience.
Read: My review of Sky Princess
Read: My review of Sky Princess
This super sailing departs from Rome and visits Salerno – the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, as well as Santorini and Katakolon in Greece, and Kusadasi in Turkey.
Price for a seven-night cruise on the 18th of August with flights, transfers, checked baggage, meals and entertainment is €1299pp based on 2 sharing. Add on Princess Plus with Plus drinks package, WiFi, gratuities, and 4 casual dining meals for €406pp.
2. Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady: 7 Night Tuscany, Corsica & Ibiza Cruise, €1569pp
Looking for a fun filled adults only cruise? Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady, should tick all boxes! Unlike most cruises, there are no buffets or dining halls, you are free to dine in any of the 20 restaurants onboard, with no formal dress codes or fixed dining times. You can also enjoy group fitness classes, essential drinks, WiFi and a wide choice of entertainment options as part of your cruise fare.
If you can manage to tear yourself away from your sea view cabin and the choice entertainment on board, you will visit Toulon in the South of France, Corsica, Tuscany, and get the opportunity to sample the nightlife in Ibiza, as the ship docks there for the night!
Price for a seven-night cruise on the 19th of July with flights, checked baggage, meals and entertainment is €1569pp based on 2 sharing a seaview cabin. Add on More at Sea package with drinks, WiFi, speciality dining and shore excursion credit for just €279pp.
3. Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Constellation: 11 Night Best of Italy & Croatia Cruise, €1695pp
Discover the highlights of Italy and Croatia on an 11 day voyage on the five star Celebrity Constellation. This elegant mid sized ship delivers a relaxed cruising experience, complemented by outstanding dining and a variety of inviting spaces to unwind. Guests can enjoy the spacious Solarium with its heated adults only pool, experience the Thalassotherapy pool, or retreat to the soothing Persian Garden for total relaxation.
On board entertainment includes spectacular Broadway style productions in the Celebrity Theatre, along with vibrant bars and lounges that create a lively atmosphere each evening. Having sailed with Celebrity Cruises myself, I love the brand’s modern luxury style, which feels sophisticated yet never formal or pretentious.
Set sail from Rome and overnight in La Spezia – where you will have the opportunity to explore the stunning Cinque Terre and Tuscany. You will then cruise to Salerno, the gateway to the Amalfi Coast before stopping in Sicily, the last port in Italy.
The cruise then sails to Kotor in Montenegro before stopping in Dubrovnik, Split and Zadar in Croatia. This is a fabulous itinerary on a stunning ship, and is superb value for an 11 night cruise holiday.
Price for a eleven-night cruise on the 16th May with flights, transfers, checked baggage, meals and entertainment is €1695pp based on 2 sharing.
4. NCL Norwegian Dawn: 7 Night Spain & Portugal Cruise, €979pp
Explore Spain and Portugal on this action packed seven-night cruise, where you stop in a different port every day! You will set sail from Lisbon and call at Portimão in the Algarve, Gibraltar, Cádiz, Motril, Ibiza and Majorca, before arriving in Barcelona for your return flight home.
If you want to stay on board, you won’t be left wanting, as Norwegian Dawn has a choice of dining options, swimming pools and entertainment, and its More at Sea package with drinks, WiFi, speciality dining and shore excursion credit offers excellent value at just €279 per person.
This is a mid-sized ship with a relaxed cruising experience, making it ideal for first time cruisers or for couples looking for a laid back atmosphere.
Price for a seven-night cruise on the 3rd of May with flights, checked baggage, meals and entertainment is €979pp based on 2 sharing. Add on More at Sea package with drinks, WiFi, speciality dining and shore excursion credit for just €279pp.
5. MSC Meraviglia: 7 Night Spain, France & Italy Cruise, €1198pp
MSC Meraviglia is packed with impressive dining venues and round the clock entertainment. Highlights include the spectacular two deck indoor promenade with a 480 square metre LED dome, creating a vibrant social hub at the heart of the ship, as well as a fantastic outdoor water park perfect for families and thrill seekers alike. Having cruised on her sister ship, I enjoyed the lively atmosphere along the promenade, which feels energetic and sociable both day and night.
Sailing from Barcelona, this cruise calls at Tunisia, Sicily and Marseille, as well as Naples, the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, and Livorno, perfectly placed for exploring Tuscany or the picturesque villages of the Cinque Terre.
Price for a seven-night cruise on the 12th of May with flights, transfers, checked baggage, meals, entertainment and gratuities is €1198pp based on 2 sharing. Add on a Premium drinks package for €229pp.
6. MSC Lirica, 7 Night Greece, Italy and Montenegro Cruise, €1148pp
Set sail from Venice and visit the stunning Greek Islands of Mykonos and Syros as well as Kotor in Montenegro and Anacona in Italy, on this seven-night cruise on MSC Lirica. I love this itinerary and this cruise offers excellent value at just €1148 per person.
One of MSC’s mid size ships, MSC Lirica has a maximum capacity of 2648 passengers, which is less than half of MSC’s mega cruise ships, such as MSC World Europa, MSC Meraviglia or MSC Grandiosa.
You can expect a more relaxed atmosphere on board but you will still find multiple swimming pools and sun decks, as well as a fitness centre, sports courts and a host of dining and entertainment venues.
Price for a seven-night cruise on the 16th of May with flights, transfers, checked baggage, meals, entertainment and gratuities is €1148pp based on 2 sharing. Add on a Premium drinks package for €229pp.
7. MSC Divina, 7 Night Greece, Italy & Turkey Cruise, €1679pp
MSC Divina is a large cruise ship with multiple swimming pools, a spacious sun deck, and a luxurious spa and wellness centre. You can enjoy a choice of dining options as well as lively bars and lounges along its long indoor promenade, complete with a digital sky LED screen.
Their partnership with Cirque du Soleil brings world class performances to sea, adding a spectacular element to the on board experience. Alongside this, guests can enjoy a fantastic range of facilities including a water park, a poolside cinema screen, an indoor amusement park, a lively karaoke bar and a fully equipped sports centre, all designed to ensure a fun filled holiday for guests of every age.
This summer Med cruise sets sail from Rome and visits Mykonos Greece, Kusadasi and Marmaris in Turkey, and Naples in Italy, before returning to Rome.
Price for a seven-night cruise on the 3rd of July with flights, transfers, checked baggage, meals, entertainment and gratuities is €1679pp based on 2 sharing. Add on a Premium drinks package for €229pp.
Summer Med Cruise Deals for Families
My children have always loved cruise holidays, from the days when they were small and had a blast in the splash parks, to last year when they were living their best lives ordering food by the pool via the cruise app! From waterslides to west-end shows, kids clubs to unlimited treats, family cruises offer something for all age groups, young and old.
Read: 10 reasons to choose a family cruise holiday for your next getaway
8. Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas: 7 Night Greek Isles Cruise, 2ad & 2ch €1289pp
Treat the kids to a Royal Caribbean family cruise! Have fun on the waterslides, surf simulator, ice-skating rink and rock climbing wall, and enjoy non-stop entertainment in the fifteen bars, clubs and lounges, as well as world-class theatre shows.
You will be spoilt for choice for dining options too, with everything from Italian to Asian, and its fabulous steakhouse.
If you can manage to tear yourself away from the entertainment on board, you will visit the stunning Greek islands of Santorini and Mykonos as well as Athens and Split in Croatia.
Price for a seven-night cruise on the 13th of June with flights, transfers, checked baggage, meals, entertainment and gratuities is €1289pp based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing.
9. MSC Grandiosa: 7 Night Spain, France & Italy Cruise, 2ad & 2ch €1099pp
MSC Grandiosa is a modern mega-cruise ship that is ideal for families. Kids will love the LEGO and Chicco kids clubs as well as the waterpark on board. The Broadway style shows, Aurea Spa and wide selection of bars and restaurants will ensure a fun filled cruise for all the family.
The Western Mediterranean itinerary is a timeless favourite. You will set sail from Barcelona and cruise to glamorous Cannes, historic Genoa and La Spezia – the gateway to the Cinque Terre and the rolling hills of Tuscany. You will also call at Civitavecchia, the port for exploring Rome, before visiting Palma in Majorca.
Price for a seven-night cruise on the 20th of June with flights, transfers, checked baggage, meals, entertainment and gratuities is €1099pp based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing. Add on a Premium drinks package for €229pp.
10. MSC World Europa: 7 Night Spain, France & Italy Cruise, 2ad & 2ch €1869pp
MSC World Europa is one of the world’s most exciting and largest cruise ships. The state-of-the-art cruise ship has a futuristic design and advanced environmental technology as well as its signature World Promenade.
With MSC’s firm favourite LEGO and Chicco kids clubs, multiple pools, waterslides, bumper cars, roller skating, a Venom Drop spiral slide, and multiple entertainment venues and diverse dining options, this is one of the best cruise ships for families.
This superb itinerary sets sail from Barcelona and calls at Marseille, Genoa, the gateway to the Cinque Terre and Tuscany, and Naples, perfectly placed for exploring the stunning Amalfi Coast.
You will also visit Messina in Sicily and Malta’s beautiful capital, Valletta, all while enjoying the comfort and privacy of your own balcony cabin.
Price for a seven-night cruise on the 7th of August with flights, transfers, checked baggage, meals, entertainment and gratuities is €1869pp based on 2 adults and 2 children sharing a Balcony Cabin. Add on a Premium drinks package for €229pp.
I hope these Med cruise deals from Ireland will help you plan a cruise holiday soon. This is just a small sample of the many cruise deals that Sunway offer – you can search them all here:
Prices are correct at the time of issue but are subject to change. This post was sponsored by Sunway.
