The weather in the Mediterranean is pleasant and mild all year round so there is really no best time for a Mediterranean cruise. It totally depends on your own personal preferences and style as well as your very own schedule. Although the spring, summer and fall seasons are considered optimal for a cruise due to the exceptional weather, the choice is yours. Let’s figure out together which is the best time of the year for a Mediterranean cruise as we go through the seasons.

When planning to go on a cruise there are certain things you need to consider such as time, budget and destination which are interrelated. The best time to book a cruise totally depends on the itinerary you will select and of course on your very own preference. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular destinations selected and figure out which is the best time to take a cruise for you.

With a glamorous ceremony and an attendance that exceeded 500 people, some of the most significant initiatives in Greek tourism were celebrated last night at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Athens. In their 10th edition, the first and largest industry awards continue to reward pioneers and innovators steadily. Alexandros Angelopoulos, President of the judging panel, stated about the event: “The Tourism Awards, an institution that now plays a vital role in highlighting the true protagonists of Greek hospitality and tourism, indirectly but emphatically answers the question of who the real champion of the Greek economy is. Congratulations to all the winners, but also to those who silently elevate Greece and the Greek people to new heights.”

Mariana Zapata, a past passenger on M/Y Pegasos in the Seychelles, described her travel experience on Far+Wide. “The Small Cruise Ship Experience: My island-hopping adventure was courtesy of the family-owned Variety Cruises, a Greek company specializing in small cruise ships that go to places bigger boats can’t reach. The ship — christened the Pegasos — measures 147.6 feet by 36 feet and can host up to 44 guests. But my experience was much more intimate, as there were only 18 passengers and 20 crew members.

Greece’s Minister of Maritime Affairs and Island Policy Giannis Plakiotakis, Lithuania’s Minister of Internal Affairs Agne Bilotaite, Ambassador of Lithuania to Greece Lina Skerstonaite and other officials attended the event on February 23.

Strong ties between the two countries

Greece is among the best 12 places to visit this spring according to Travel+Leisure. “The weather is warm, and most of the summer tourists haven’t arrived yet, making May one of the best months to visit Greece. There are thousands of islands in addition to the Greek mainland, so your favorite destination will depend on your plans — and whether you’re most interested in the beach, history, romance, nightlife, or wine. Most trips begin in Athens, so spend a few days exploring the historical city before heading to the islands. Cali Mykonos opens on May 1 for its first full season, with a spa and a variety of spacious villas. Kalesma is another luxury option. On Santorini, Andronis Arcadia offers suites and villas. Magma Resort Santorini, a secluded hilltop sanctuary, and Mystique on the Caldera cliffs are other options. You may want to consider a luxury villa from The Thinking Traveller or an island cruise with Variety Cruises.”

Departing on October 28, 2023, this Limited Collection itinerary will sate any wanderlust via enhanced guest experiences highlighting local farm-to-table dining, soft adventure tours that go beyond the ordinary exploring the beauty and rich culture of this exotic destination, an Off-Broadway-at-Sea night and other signature activities led by a guest host.

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Variety Cruises is the #1 Best Honeymoon Cruise Line, according to the USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards 2023.

Variety Cruises is the #1 Best Honeymoon Cruise Line, according to the USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards 2023! 10Best invited a panel of cruise and travel experts to partner with their editorial team to select 20 cruise lines offering the best cruises for honeymooners, then readers voted for their 10 favorites. Thank you for voting for us, we are the winner of the category Honeymoon Cruise Line. Find out more about our Honeymoon Packages.

Variety Cruises is the #1 Best Honeymoon Cruise Line, according to the USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards 2023! 10Best invited a panel of cruise and travel experts to partner with their editorial team to select 20 cruise lines offering the best cruises for honeymooners, then readers voted for their 10 favorites. Thank you for voting for us, we are the winner of the category Honeymoon Cruise Line. Find out more about our Honeymoon Packages.

French Polynesian President Édouard Fritch welcomed Greece’s leading small-ship cruise company and their first ever itineraries in Tahiti in a special crest ceremony in Papeete. The President, along with Ministers and local government officials were hosted on board Panorama II by Variety’s CEO Filippos Venetopoulos, VC of Sales North America Steve Simao and crew members.