Mediterranean

The Mediterranean boasts a medley of remarkable features, including sun-drenched Monte Carlo on the French Riviera, historic Istanbul, architecturally astounding Rome and vibrant, eclectic Barcelona.

Sail to Monte Carlo’s restaurant-lined streets and soak up dazzling views of rocky slopes and sapphire-blue waters before trying your luck at the town’s famous casino. Alternatively, disembark in Rome and sample a plethora of succulent cuisine, astounding ancient ruins and rich artistic patronage.

Cruise to the seaside city of Istanbul; named joint European Capital of Culture for 2010. Turkey’s largest city encompasses a stunning natural harbour known as the Golden Horn, which provides a glittering backdrop to Istanbul’s array of ancient palaces and mosques.

Voyage to idyllic Dubrovnik, Croatia’s walled city famous for its stunning, orange-roofed cloisters of historic villages flirting with clean, transparent sea and Mediterranean climbs.

A must-see destination is the Almalfi Coast, frequented by luxury cruise liners and located on southern side of Italy’s idyllic Sorrentine Peninsula extending from Positano in the west to Vietri sul Mare in the east. Its rocky slopes, aqua waters and epic bridges harmoniously blend with charming historic villages and bright gardens precariously perched on the coast’s edge, creating an enticing juxtaposition of civilization and untamed nature.