All-Inclusive Mediterranean Cruises in 2027

What Does an All-Inclusive Mediterranean Cruise in 2027 Include?

All-inclusive Mediterranean cruises in 2027 cover a wide spectrum — from fare bundles that include drinks and Wi-Fi, to fully ship-board experiences where practically everything is taken care of before you step ashore. The lines sailing here in 2027 each take a different approach, so it is worth knowing what you actually get before you book.

Costa Cruises offers several tiers. Their All Inclusive fare adds a drinks and refreshments package on top of full board, so you are not watching the bill at the bar. Their Comfort Plus tier goes further — full board, unlimited drinks, room service round the clock and a reserved dining table. If you prefer to travel light on decisions, this is worth considering. Costa also offers Last Minute and FLASH fares for those willing to book closer to departure, typically with full board already included.

Celebrity Cruises structures things differently. Their best-value All Inclusive fare bundles a classic drinks package with basic Wi-Fi — straightforward and predictable. For suite guests, The Retreat goes further still: premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, private dining and exclusive sundeck access are all part of the package.

Explora Journeys takes an airport-to-airport approach on some fares, combining the Journey fare with international return flights, private transfers and hotel stays — so the whole trip, not just the ship, arrives in one booking.

Whatever fare tier suits you, our team can walk you through what each one covers and what you might want to add. That is a lot easier to do before you board than once you are at sea.

Where Do All-Inclusive Mediterranean Cruises Go in 2027?

The Western Mediterranean is the most popular stretch for 2027, with a strong spread of sailings across the region. The Mediterranean more broadly — taking in itineraries that cross both western and eastern waters — accounts for a large share too, and the Eastern Mediterranean is well represented for those drawn further into that part of the world.

Sailings run across the full year, with itineraries ranging from 4 to 21 nights and a typical sailing sitting at around 7 nights — long enough to take in several ports, short enough not to need weeks off work. Both round-trip and one-way itineraries feature in the mix; if you are looking at a one-way sailing that ends at a different port from where it started, bear in mind you will need a flight home — something our team can book alongside everything else.

Embarkation ports are spread across southern Europe. Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia) and Piraeus (Athens) account for the bulk of departures, with Marseille, Savona and Genoa also featuring regularly. Since nearly all these sailings depart from Europe, most British travellers will need a flight to get there — and Cruise1st can book that, along with your hotel the night before and your transfers, as part of a Cruise1st Package.

If you are considering sailings that end in a different port from where they start — which a number of these do — take a look at our broader page on Mediterranean cruises in 2027 from the UK for context on how those itineraries are structured and how to get there and back without the loose ends.

A handful of sailings do depart from UK ports, so if you would rather avoid flying altogether, it is worth asking our team whether any of the departures suit your dates. For most travellers, though, the cruise begins once you land in Europe — and we handle everything from the airport onwards.

Which Cruise Lines Offer All-Inclusive Mediterranean Cruises in 2027?

Several lines are sailing the Mediterranean in 2027 on all-inclusive fares. MSC Cruises and Costa Cruises between them account for the largest share of availability, making them the most popular choices this year. Celebrity Cruises and Explora Journeys bring a more premium all-inclusive experience, while Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Seabourn represent the ultra-luxury end of the market, where almost everything — drinks, excursions, gratuities and more — is already covered in your fare.

If you are specifically looking at MSC in 2027, our fly cruises with MSC in 2027 page covers that in more detail, including how to combine your sailing with flights from the UK.

For Celebrity sailings in 2027 — whether you are flying to a Mediterranean embarkation or looking at other routes — our Celebrity Cruises 2027 page gives a full picture of what is on offer.

Which Ships Are Sailing the Mediterranean in 2027?

A wide range of ships sails the Mediterranean on all-inclusive fares in 2027. Here are some of the standout vessels:

Seabourn Ovation

The latest addition to the Seabourn fleet, Seabourn Ovation is an ultra-luxury ship with 5 dining venues, including the Earth & Ocean al fresco restaurant — an outdoor dining experience that lets you eat with the sea beside you rather than through a window. The spa offers thermal suites and wellness treatments that go well beyond the standard, and every cabin is a suite. For those who want to see the Seabourn Ovation’s cabin grades and deck plans in detail, the standout is the Grand Wintergarden Suite — approximately 115 m² with a private hot tub, a separate bedroom, living area and full kitchen. It sleeps up to 4.

Costa Fascinosa

Costa Fascinosa draws its design from Italian cinema — interiors are styled after Fellini and Visconti, with gold leaf and deep ruby décor throughout. The Samsara Spa covers 6,000 m² across 2 decks, with a thalassotherapy pool and more than 100 cabins that give direct spa access. The Archipelago restaurant brings 3 Michelin-starred chefs on board, and the three-deck theatre gives evenings a different scale. Cabin grades on Costa Fascinosa run from a 10 m² inside cabin through to a 31 m² Suite — see the full Costa Fascinosa cabin and deck plan options for sizes and grades:

• Inside cabin I4 — 10 m², sleeps up to 4
• Ocean-view cabin E1 — 16 m² with a sea view, sleeps up to 4
• Balcony cabin B1 — 19 m² with a private balcony and sea view, sleeps up to 4
• Suite GS — 31 m², 11 m² larger than the Mini-Suite, sleeps up to 4

Costa Serena

Costa Serena is the only ship in the Costa fleet with a Fiorentina Steak House, serving authentic Florentine cuts on board. The Samsara Spa spans 6,000 m² across 2 decks, with direct cabin access for Samsara suite guests. Four pools include one with a retractable glass roof — useful when the weather is more changeable early or late in the season — and the three-storey theatre runs musicals and cabaret every evening. Deck plans and cabin options are available on the Costa Serena cabins and decks page.

Costa Favolosa

The atrium on Costa Favolosa is something you notice immediately — gothic fairy-tale styling with Versailles-inspired décor running through 3 decks of crystal and mirror. Like her sister ships, she carries a 6,000 m² Samsara Spa and the Archipelago restaurant, here helmed by Michelin-starred chefs Barbieri, Darroze and León. The Costa Favolosa cabin and deck plans are worth checking if you are considering a Samsara cabin with spa access.

MSC Sinfonia

MSC Sinfonia is a Lirica-class ship at 65,542 GT — compact enough to access smaller harbours that larger vessels cannot reach. On board you will find a top-deck water park with slides, an Aurea Spa with thermal suite, a LEGO and Chicco children’s zone, and the Teatro San Carlo, where Broadway-style shows run in the evenings. Her smaller size makes her a good choice if the itinerary includes ports where the big ships simply cannot go. See the MSC Sinfonia cabin grades and deck plans before you choose your grade.

Ports These Sailings Call At

The disembarkation ports in the mix include Rome (Civitavecchia), Piraeus (Athens), Genoa, Marseille and Venice. Depending on the itinerary, your sailing may also call at Istanbul, Naples and other ports around the Mediterranean basin. Itinerary details vary by sailing and cruise line — our team can confirm exactly which ports your chosen cruise visits.

If you are planning around a particular embarkation port, our cruises from Barcelona in 2027 page covers the sailings departing from there in detail.

Why Book Your Mediterranean Cruise with Cruise1st?

Cruise1st is one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists. That means our team knows these ships and these routes properly — not from a brochure, but from working with them day to day. Before you book, you can talk to a real cruise expert on the phone who will help you match the right cabin grade, the right fare tier and the right itinerary to what you actually want from the trip.

Because the vast majority of these sailings depart from European ports, most travellers need a flight to reach the ship. We can book that alongside your cruise — along with your hotel the night before embarkation, your airport and port transfers, tours ashore and travel insurance — as a single holiday rather than a collection of separate bookings. That is what a Cruise1st Package is: everything sorted, everything together.

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Thinking about 2027 Mediterranean cruises on a fly-cruise basis? Our Mediterranean 2027 fly cruises page goes into more detail on how those packages work. And if you are still comparing across the broader 2027 sailing calendar, our full 2027 cruises listing covers the whole year across all destinations.

You can also browse the wider all-inclusive cruises section if you want to compare the Mediterranean against other destinations for 2027, or visit our all-inclusive cruises in 2027 hub to see what else is available across the year.

If you are considering all-inclusive cruising over the Christmas and New Year period as well, take a look at our Christmas and New Year 2027 all-inclusive cruises page, or our Asia all-inclusive cruises in 2027 if the Mediterranean is one of several destinations you are weighing up.