Mediterranean Fly Cruises 2028

Mediterranean fly cruises in 2028 give you the sea, the coastline and the ports without the overland journey to get there. Fly to Piraeus (Athens), Rome (Civitavecchia) or Barcelona, step aboard and the sailing begins. Itineraries range from short breaks of 5 nights to voyages of 40 nights, with a median of 11 nights — long enough to take in several countries, short enough to fit around work. Most of the sailings here are one-way, so your start and end ports can be different cities entirely.

What Do Mediterranean Fly Cruises in 2028 Look Like?

The Mediterranean in 2028 is where the bulk of the fly-cruise market is concentrated. Western and Eastern Mediterranean routes dominate, with a small number of transatlantic repositioning crossings at either end of the season. Lines sailing here include Celebrity Cruises, Azamara, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Oceania Cruises and MSC Cruises. Fares start at £739 pp*, and a notable share of sailings carry a reduction from their previously listed cabin price — more on that below.

One thing worth knowing before you search: more of the sailings here are one-way than round-trip. That means you fly to one city, board, and fly home from a different one. It also means genuine flexibility — you can start in Athens and finish in Barcelona, or the other way around. Where the disembark port is abroad, you will need a return flight home; Cruise1st can add that, along with a hotel night if your schedule needs one.

Where Do These Sailings Go?

The Mediterranean is the destination for the vast majority of these 2028 fly cruises, split across its western and eastern basins. Here is where the itineraries actually take you.

The Western Mediterranean

The Western Mediterranean is the most represented region among these sailings. Itineraries here tend to combine Spain, France, Italy and the islands in various combinations, with Barcelona the most common embarkation port. Voyages typically run between 7 and 14 nights, making this the natural choice if you want variety — several coastlines in a single trip — without committing to a very long voyage. Palma de Mallorca and Monte Carlo feature as port calls on many of these routes, and Rome (Civitavecchia) serves as both an embarkation and a disembarkation city for a large share of the market.

The Eastern Mediterranean

The Eastern Mediterranean draws travellers who want older history and a different pace. Piraeus (Athens) is the leading embarkation point for eastbound sailings. Valletta, Malta is a regular port call on itineraries crossing between the two basins. Venice-area ports — including Venice itself and Fusina (Venice) — serve as departure and arrival points for itineraries that loop through the Adriatic and the Aegean. If your priority is ancient cities and island harbours, these itineraries are where to look.

Transatlantic Repositioning

A small number of sailings cross the Atlantic at the edges of the season — typically ships repositioning between the Mediterranean and Florida. These longer voyages suit travellers who want sea days as much as port days, and they pair well with a pre- or post-cruise stay in the US. Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) and Miami feature as US endpoints on these crossings; the two ports are about half an hour apart, so a Florida trip can work from either — worth checking both when you search. Cruise1st can add US hotel nights and transfers to make the whole journey seamless. For more on transatlantic fly cruises across multiple seasons, that page covers the full picture.

Which Cruise Lines Are Sailing the Mediterranean in 2028?

Six major lines make up the 2028 fly-cruise programme for the Mediterranean. Each brings a different style of ship and a different approach to what is included in the fare.

Celebrity Cruises leads by sailing count and offers 3 fare tiers. The entry-level rate is cruise-only — you add drinks, Wi-Fi and extras to taste. The mid-tier bundles a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi into one price for straightforward value. The Retreat tier, available in suite accommodation, adds premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, access to an exclusive sundeck and lounge, private dining in Luminae, and dedicated butler and concierge service. If you want a luxury cruise with everything taken care of, The Retreat fare is worth a conversation with our team.

Princess Cruises sails on a Standard base fare, with the Princess Plus package available to add on — or included depending on which promotion is current. Princess Plus covers beverages up to $15 each (up to 15 per day), MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, 4 casual dining meals per voyage, unlimited digital photos plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. It is a meaningful bundle for a couple who will use the Wi-Fi and the drinks daily. Princess Cruises 2028 sailings are available across several regions, including the Mediterranean.

Azamara takes a different approach entirely — smaller ships, longer port stays, and itineraries designed around the destination rather than the vessel. More below under the ships section.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises positions itself at the luxury end, with Seven Seas Grandeur sailing the Mediterranean this year. Oceania Cruises follows a similar premium-but-not-ultra-luxury model, with the newly launched Allura joining the programme. MSC Cruises rounds out the six with a broad range of itineraries and cabin types. MSC fly cruises in 2028 cover multiple Mediterranean routes and tend to offer competitive entry-level pricing.

Which Ships Are Sailing These Itineraries?

Sun Princess — Princess Cruises

It is a genuinely new ship, and its design shows it. The Dome is its centrepiece: a multi-level, glass-enclosed deck space inspired by Santorini terraces, with an indoor-outdoor pool that shifts into an evening entertainment venue after dark. Across the ship there are 29 dining and bar options — more than any other Princess ship — including the three-storey Horizons Dining Room and the Piazza atrium overlooking the sea.

• Inside cabin IA — 13.5 m², sleeps up to 4. Compact and well-equipped; ideal if the cabin is mainly for sleeping and you plan to spend your time on deck or ashore.
• Premium Sea-view cabin O2 — 19.7 m², sleeps up to 4. A panoramic window with an unobstructed view of the open sea, with natural daylight throughout the day.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DF (spacious) — 27.4 m², sleeps up to 4. A private balcony gives you your own outdoor space — useful for breakfast at sea or a sundowner as you arrive in port.
• Sky Suite S0 — 117.2 m², sleeps up to 4. Two full bedrooms, two bathrooms (one with bathtub and separate shower) — a genuinely different level of space and privacy.

Full deck plans and cabin layouts are on the Sun Princess cabins and deck plans page.

Celebrity Xcel — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Xcel is Celebrity’s newest Edge-class ship, bringing the line’s signature design aesthetic — wide open spaces, art installations throughout, and a resort-style pool deck — to the Mediterranean. The ship carries the full suite of Celebrity fare tiers, including The Retreat for suite guests, who get a private sundeck, the Luminae restaurant and round-the-clock butler service. Check Celebrity Xcel cabins and deck plans for grade-by-grade detail and deck layouts.

Celebrity Infinity — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Infinity came out of a comprehensive refit in 2024 with its Millennium-class interiors brought fully up to date. The dining programme includes the Tuscan Grille for modern Italian cuisine and the Le Petit Chef experience, where a 3D projection onto your table accompanies a multi-course dinner — it is the kind of thing that is genuinely hard to describe and worth experiencing once. For suite guests, The Retreat provides the same private sundeck, Luminae restaurant and butler access as on Celebrity Xcel. Celebrity Infinity cabin grades and deck plans are available if you want to compare layouts before you call.

Azamara Onward and Azamara Journey — Azamara

Azamara’s two Mediterranean ships for 2028 — Azamara Onward and Azamara Journey — are built around a simple idea: smaller ships go to better places. Onward carries around 692 guests; Journey around 694. That scale lets both ships dock at 167 ports that larger vessels cannot reach, and Azamara makes the most of it with overnight and late-night stays that give you genuine time ashore rather than a rushed afternoon. Both ships include the Prime C Steakhouse and Aqualina Italian restaurant at no extra charge, along with a Caviar and Champagne Bar. Journey also includes AzAmazing Evenings — exclusive private cultural events ashore such as vineyard dinners or private concerts — at no additional cost.

Cabin grades on Azamara Onward, from entry to most spacious:

• Inside cabin 09 — 14.7 m², sleeps 2. Notably spacious for an inside grade — actually larger than the sea-view cabin below, making it the best-value option for guests who prefer size over a window.
• Sea-view cabin 04 — 13.3 m², sleeps up to 3. A cabin window with natural daylight and an outlook that the inside cabins cannot offer.
• Balcony cabin P1 — 16.3 m², sleeps up to 3. Private outdoor space with a sea view — particularly useful on Azamara, where late-night arrivals and overnight stays give you time to sit out at anchor.
• Club World Owner’s Suite CW — 52 m², sleeps up to 3. The largest suite on Azamara Onward, giving you more than twice the space of the Continent suite and 11 m² more than the Ocean suite.

See full layouts on the Azamara Onward cabins and deck plans page and the Azamara Journey cabins and deck plans page.

Seven Seas Grandeur — Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seven Seas Grandeur is Regent’s flagship and sails a luxury-inclusive model where a very high proportion of what you might expect to pay extra for elsewhere is already in the fare. The ship is designed around the idea of space: wide corridors, generous cabins and a low guest-to-crew ratio that keeps service attentive throughout the voyage. The Regent Suite RS is its most extraordinary option — 352.7 m² of living space with a private terrace and whirlpool, giving you more outdoor space than most flats ashore. Full details on every suite category are on the Seven Seas Grandeur cabins and deck plans page.

Allura — Oceania Cruises

Allura joined the Oceania Cruises fleet in 2025, making it one of the newest ships in the Mediterranean programme. Every cabin and suite on board has a private balcony — there are no inside or sea-view grades — which means the entry point for Allura already includes your own outdoor space. The ship takes a wellness-forward approach to its food programme, with new dining venues built around ingredient-led menus. For a detailed look at what Oceania is doing with this ship in 2028, it is worth speaking with the Cruise1st team directly, as Allura’s itineraries and availability move quickly.

Are There Any Discounts on 2028 Mediterranean Fly Cruises?

Some 2028 Mediterranean fly-cruise sailings carry a reduced fare against the price previously listed for that cabin grade. The maximum reduction across the programme reaches up to 18% on one departure, though most discounted sailings are reduced by around 2%. Fare types such as early-booking rates, last-minute offers and promotional bundles appear regularly, so it is worth asking our team what is available on the specific sailing you are considering. Pricing is per person based on 2 people sharing, and the figures you see are not live — call us to confirm what applies to your dates and cabin choice.

What’s Included in a Mediterranean Fly Cruise Fare?

What your fare covers varies considerably by line and tier. At one end, a Celebrity Cruises cruise-only rate gives you the ship and the itinerary, with drinks, Wi-Fi and dining extras priced separately — you build the package you want. The Princess Plus fare bundles daily beverages, Wi-Fi and dining credits into one price. Regent Seven Seas and Azamara move closer to a fully inclusive model, with specialty dining and a Caviar and Champagne Bar covered on Azamara ships, and Regent’s broad inclusions across the Seven Seas Grandeur programme. Oceania’s Allura includes a private balcony on every cabin as standard. If you are comparing fare tiers across lines, our team can map the actual inclusions side by side — it is one of the clearest ways a specialist saves you money, because the right tier for your style of travel is rarely the most obvious one.

Make It a Complete Holiday

A Mediterranean fly cruise naturally involves more than the cruise itself. You will arrive into Barcelona, Athens or Rome, and most travellers want at least a night either side of the sailing to make the most of the city and to take the pressure off connection times. Cruise1st can add flights from your nearest UK airport, hotel nights before and after the cruise, transfers between the airport and the port, tours and excursions ashore, and travel insurance — all on a single booking. That is what a Cruise1st Package covers, and it means one call, one reference number and one team to contact if anything changes. Shore excursions are worth booking early for 2028 sailings — popular ports fill quickly, and having them confirmed before you travel removes a significant source of uncertainty.

Can You Sail to the Mediterranean Without Flying?

A very small number of the sailings in the 2028 Mediterranean programme depart from UK ports, making a no-fly option technically available if those specific departures suit your schedule. The great majority of the programme is fly-cruise, with embarkation in Spain, Italy or Greece. Most of Britain can reach Southampton, Liverpool or Dover by road or rail if a no-fly sailing is what you are after — our fly cruises hub covers the full range, and our Mediterranean fly cruises page shows availability across all years if 2028 is not yet fully released for your preferred line.

Explore More 2028 Sailings

If you are browsing the full 2028 programme, the 2028 cruises hub covers every destination and every line. All-inclusive Mediterranean 2028 cruises is worth a look if a fully bundled fare is your priority. For specific lines, Celebrity Cruises 2028 and Princess Cruises 2028 each have their own dedicated pages with full itinerary listings. If you are considering MSC for 2028, MSC fly cruises 2028 covers the full programme. Fans of previous Mediterranean seasons may also want to compare what was on offer in 2027 Mediterranean fly cruises or the 2026 Mediterranean fly cruises pages for context on how itineraries and pricing have developed. For lines with overlapping programmes, fly cruises in 2027 and Caribbean fly cruises 2027 are nearby options worth knowing about. Deals are updated regularly — the Mediterranean cruise deals page collects the most current reductions across all years.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.