All Inclusive Mediterranean Cruises 2028

Where Do All Inclusive Mediterranean Cruises Go in 2028?

The Mediterranean is the most popular region for all inclusive cruising in 2028, and sailings spread right across it — from the Western Mediterranean to the Eastern Mediterranean, with a handful reaching further into the Transatlantic for those who want to combine Europe with a longer voyage. The mix suits a short break of around 7 nights just as well as a more extended trip, with durations running from 4 to 27 nights across the range. Prices start from £229 pp*.

Which Parts of the Mediterranean Are Best Covered?

The Western Mediterranean leads the way. Sailings there account for the largest share of 2028 all inclusive options, with embarkation ports including Genoa, Marseille and Rome (Civitavecchia). If Italy’s coastline, the south of France and the Spanish coast are what you have in mind, this is where most 2028 capacity sits.

The broader Mediterranean category — itineraries that blend both east and west — also has strong representation. These are often the longer sailings, visiting a wider range of ports across multiple countries on a single voyage.

The Eastern Mediterranean brings a different character entirely: ancient cities, island-hopping and the kind of history that even a short afternoon ashore can bring alive. Embarkation options here include Piraeus (Athens) and Venice, with disembarkations at Rome, Barcelona and Piraeus among the most common endpoints.

There is also a small number of Transatlantic sailings for those who want to make the Mediterranean the grand finale of a longer crossing. These are rare in this filtered set, so if a Transatlantic is your priority, take a look at Transatlantic cruises in 2028 for the fuller picture.

Which Cruise Lines Offer All Inclusive Sailings in the Mediterranean for 2028?

The six lines with the most 2028 all inclusive Mediterranean sailings are MSC Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Azamara, Explora Journeys, Regent Seven Seas and Costa Cruises. Each one takes a different approach to what “all inclusive” actually means, so choosing between them is less about price than about what matters most to you on board.

MSC Cruises leads the pack by volume and is the most popular line in this 2028 selection, with a wide choice of itineraries and a range of fare types to suit different budgets. For a deeper look at MSC in 2028, see fly cruises with MSC Cruises in 2028 or MSC Cruises from Southampton in 2028.

Seabourn sits at the top end of the luxury scale — small ships, butler service and a focus on destination depth rather than volume entertainment.

Azamara specialises in late-night and overnight port stays, so you actually get to experience a destination rather than just see it from the tender. Both Azamara Journey and Azamara Onward sail in this region in 2028.

Explora Journeys, the luxury arm of MSC, brings a yacht-like atmosphere aboard EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II — intimate and unhurried, with fare types that can bundle international flights, private transfers and hotel stays from the outset.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises positions itself as the most inclusive of the luxury lines, with shore excursions, drinks, Wi-Fi and flights folded into the headline fare on most sailings.

Costa Cruises offers a more accessible entry point, with all inclusive fare tiers that cover full board and an unlimited drinks package — a solid option if you want the value certainty of a single price without the ultra-luxury premium.

Which Ports Do These Cruises Sail From?

The majority of 2028 all inclusive Mediterranean sailings depart from ports in Spain, Italy, Greece, France and Portugal, which means almost all of them involve a flight from the UK. That is straightforwardly good news for your holiday planning: the cruise becomes the centrepiece, and Cruise1st can wrap flights, a hotel the night before, transfers to the pier and insurance around it as a single Cruise1st Package — so there are no loose ends to chase yourself.

The busiest embarkation ports in this set are:

• Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy — one of the most popular starting points, giving you the option to spend a night or two in Rome before joining the ship
• Barcelona, Spain — a well-connected hub with direct flights from most UK airports; a great city to arrive into a day early
• Piraeus (Athens), Greece — the gateway to the Eastern Mediterranean, with Athens a short metro ride from the port
• Venice, Italy — embark in one of Europe’s most distinctive cities; some itineraries here are one-way, so you will need a return flight home from wherever the cruise ends
• Marseille, France — a characterful southern French port, well served from UK airports
• Genoa, Italy — the Italian Riviera’s gateway city, less visited than Rome but easy to combine with a pre-cruise night in the city

A small number of sailings do depart from UK home ports, which means no flight required — you can board by road or rail. These make up a very small share of the 2028 all inclusive Mediterranean programme, but if a no-fly option matters to you, our team can point you to the right departure. For a broader look at Mediterranean sailings departing from the UK, Mediterranean cruises from Southampton in 2028 is a good starting point, and the full Mediterranean 2028 fly-cruise programme covers the rest.

On one-way itineraries — and around half of the sailings in this programme are one-way — you will board at one port and disembark at another. The most common disembarkation ports are Rome, Barcelona, Piraeus (Athens), Venice, Marseille and Genoa. That means you will need a return flight home from the disembarkation port; Cruise1st can book that too, as part of the same package.

Featured Ships for 2028 All Inclusive Mediterranean Sailings

Below are the ships with the most sailings in this 2028 all inclusive Mediterranean programme. Each one offers something distinct — read the detail before you decide, because the differences between them are real.

Seabourn Ovation

The latest addition to the Seabourn fleet, Seabourn Ovation carries a small number of guests in an atmosphere closer to a private yacht than a traditional cruise ship. The spa is a genuine retreat — thermal suites and a serious range of wellness treatments, not a token gym with a sauna attached. Dining spreads across 5 venues, including the Earth & Ocean experience where you eat al fresco with the sea alongside you. The ship sails 89 Mediterranean itineraries in this 2028 all inclusive set — more than any other vessel here.

Cabin grades on Seabourn Ovation run entirely in suites; the ship carries no standard cabins. If you are considering the Grand Wintergarden Suite (grade GR), you get a private hot tub, a separate bedroom, a generous living area, a full kitchen and bar, and around 115–120 m² of space — roughly twice the size of the Owner’s Suites on the same ship. It sleeps up to 4 guests. See the full range on the Seabourn Ovation cabins and deck plans page.

Azamara Journey

With room for just 694 guests, Azamara Journey is small enough to call at boutique harbours that larger ships simply cannot reach. Azamara’s signature is time in port: long stays, late-night departures and overnight calls that give you a genuine evening ashore. The two speciality restaurants — Prime C and Aqualina — are included in the fare at no extra charge, and the Caviar and Champagne Bar is on board for when the mood calls for it. AzAmazing Evenings, exclusive private cultural events ashore that come with the fare, are a detail that separates Azamara from most competitors. Azamara Journey has 42 sailings in this 2028 programme.

Cabin grades on Azamara Journey, from inside to suite:

• Inside cabin (grade 09) — 14.7 m², sleeps 2, on an upper deck with shorter distances to the pool and bar areas
• Ocean-view cabin (grade 04) — 13.3 m², sleeps 3, a sea-view window and natural daylight; a clear step up from inside
• Club Veranda Plus (grade P1) — 16.3 m², sleeps 3, with a private balcony giving direct access to sea air and views
• Club World Owner’s Suite (grade CW) — 52 m², sleeps 3, the largest suite on board, with a separate dressing room and around 11 m² more space than the Club Ocean Suite

Full details are on the Azamara Journey cabins and deck plans page.

Azamara Onward

Azamara Onward is the companion ship to Journey, with a near-identical philosophy: 692 guests, 167 accessible ports and an emphasis on depth over distance. The Prime C Steakhouse, Aqualina Italian restaurant and the Caviar & Champagne Bar are all aboard, and the overnight and late-night stays that Azamara is known for apply here too. If an evening wandering a medieval old town rather than an early departure matters to you, this is a ship built around that preference. Azamara Onward has 27 sailings in this 2028 selection. See the Azamara Onward cabins and deck plans page for the full grade breakdown.

Celebrity Infinity

Celebrity Infinity came out of a comprehensive refit in 2024, bringing this Millennium-class ship up to a contemporary standard throughout. It carries around 2,170 guests — significantly larger than the Azamara ships — and the on-board offer reflects that scale: the Tuscan Grille for modern Italian cuisine, Le Petit Chef for a 3D table-top dinner experience, and The Retreat for suite guests, who get a private sundeck, the exclusive Luminae restaurant, and around-the-clock butler and concierge service. Celebrity Infinity has 26 Mediterranean sailings in this 2028 programme.

Celebrity’s fare tiers on these sailings range from cruise-only rates (where you add what you want later) through to a best-value tier that bundles a drinks package and Wi-Fi, and the full Retreat package for suite guests, which adds premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, exclusive lounge access and private dining. See the Celebrity Infinity cabins and deck plans page for the full range.

Seven Seas Grandeur

Seven Seas Grandeur is Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ commitment to putting everything in the fare: shore excursions, flights, drinks, Wi-Fi and fine dining are all part of the headline price on Regent sailings. The ship is built around the idea of space — fewer guests, larger suites, more room everywhere. The Regent Suite (grade RS) takes that to its logical conclusion: 352.7 m² of living space, a 120 m² private terrace and a private whirlpool — more outdoor terrace than many UK garden flats have of floor space. It sleeps 4 guests. The Seven Seas Grandeur cabins and deck plans page covers all the available grades.

What Does All Inclusive Actually Mean on These Cruises?

The honest answer is: it depends on the line, and sometimes on which fare tier you book within that line. “All inclusive” is not a fixed industry standard.

At one end, Regent Seven Seas bundles shore excursions, free-flowing drinks, speciality dining, Wi-Fi and return flights into every sailing. On a Regent sailing, virtually nothing is extra.

Seabourn and Azamara sit in the ultra-premium segment with drinks, gratuities and selected dining included as standard, plus Azamara’s AzAmazing Evenings cultural events ashore at no additional charge.

Explora Journeys offers fare tiers that can bundle international return flights from Barcelona, Madrid, Geneva or Zurich, private transfers and hotel stays alongside the cruise — a genuinely airport-to-airport package for those who want simplicity. The Sky and Sea Supplement fares are particularly useful for UK travellers connecting through those hubs.

Celebrity Cruises uses tiered fares: the best-value tier includes a drinks package and Wi-Fi; the Retreat package for suite guests goes further with premium drinks and exclusive dining. The cruise-only rate gives you the lowest base fare and lets you build it up later.

Costa Cruises All Inclusive and Comfort Plus tiers cover full board — breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks — plus unlimited premium drinks and room service. The FLASH and Last Minute fares provide full board at keener prices, sometimes without the drinks package bundled in.

The practical upshot: before you book, it is worth being clear on exactly which inclusions come with your fare. That is precisely where our team earns their place — Cruise1st’s cruise experts can talk you through what each fare tier actually covers on the specific sailing you are looking at, so there are no surprises on board.

What Discounts Are Available on 2028 All Inclusive Mediterranean Cruises?

Reductions on these sailings are measured from the price previously listed for the same cabin grade on the same sailing — not from any published brochure rate. The maximum reduction seen in this 2028 all inclusive Mediterranean programme is up to 32%, though that applies to a single departure. Across the sailings where a reduction is shown, the typical saving is around 7%. Fare types such as early-saver rates, last-minute offers and promotional bundles come and go; our team can tell you what is live at the time you call.

How Do I Get to the Ship?

Almost all 2028 all inclusive Mediterranean sailings depart from ports in Italy, Spain, Greece, France and Portugal, so a flight from the UK is the standard route. The good news is that these are all well-connected airports, with direct services from a wide range of UK regional airports as well as the London airports.

Cruise1st can book the whole trip as a Cruise1st Package: flights out, a hotel the night before if you want to arrive relaxed and unhurried, transfers to the port, the cruise itself, and a return flight from your disembarkation port. If the cruise is one-way — and many of these are — you will end up at a different port from where you started, so having the return leg sorted in advance matters. We can handle all of it on one booking.

For the small number of sailings that do leave from UK home ports, most of Britain can reach Southampton, Liverpool or Dover by road or rail, with no airport involved at either end. Our team can add transfers, parking arrangements or a pre-cruise hotel for those departures too.

Why Book with Cruise1st?

Cruise1st is one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists — that means the people you speak to know these ships and these itineraries in real detail, not just what is on the booking screen. When you are weighing up the difference between a balcony cabin on Azamara Journey and a veranda suite on Seabourn Ovation, or deciding whether Regent’s fully-inclusive fare is better value than building up a Celebrity Cruises booking tier by tier, that kind of expert advice is genuinely useful.

We are also ABTA and ATOL protected, and rated 4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews. Everything can go on a single booking — cruise, flights, hotel, transfers, tours and insurance — so you have one point of contact for the whole holiday, not a handful of separate bookings to manage.

Planning Around 2028? Explore These Options Too

If you are still comparing years or options, these pages cover the closest alternatives:

• All Mediterranean cruises in 2028 — the full programme, not filtered to all inclusive
• All inclusive Mediterranean cruises in 2027 — the equivalent page for the year before
• All inclusive cruises in 2027 across all destinations
• All inclusive Mediterranean cruises across all years
• Mediterranean 2028 fly-cruises — departing from abroad, with flights included
• Cruises from Barcelona in 2028 — if Barcelona is your preferred embarkation
• All cruises in 2028 — every destination and every line for the year
• Christmas cruises in 2028 — if you want the Mediterranean over the festive season
• Mediterranean cruises in 2027 — an earlier departure if 2028 is too far ahead
• All inclusive Norwegian Fjords cruises in 2027 — if the Mediterranean is not the only option you are weighing

Or browse our full range of all inclusive cruises to see every destination and year in one place.

*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.