Decide what sights you would like to see in and around the Mediterranean. This will help you to research the various cruise lines and itineraries with stops at ports of call that fit your interests.
Narrow down the search to several different itineraries on different cruise lines. From this selection, compare all the various itineraries, voyage lengths, ports of call, ship amenities and benefits, and cruise starting and ending points. Depending on where the cruise itinerary begins and ends, airfares to and from those places may be quite diverse.
Choose your preferred cruise itinerary and cruise line and then book the Mediterranean cruise vacation.
Investigate various airlines, routes, and schedules between your home and the cruise departure and end points in order to procure the best airfare deal.
Consider, when making air travel plans, arriving in the departure port city a few days prior to the cruise departure, and staying in the final destination port city a few days longer, in order to adequately explore the local area.
Book roundtrip airfare to the initial departure port city and from the final destination city, which may or may not be the same as the departure port depending on the cruise itinerary selected.
Participate in activities that interest you aboard the cruise ship and enjoy the wide variety of food available. Most large cruise ships today provide a myriad of activities catering to all ages and interests, and food is available around the clock.
Disembark from the ship and explore the sights and culture of the area at each port of call on the Mediterranean cruise itinerary.
Take pictures throughout the journey and particularly when in stopover points along the itinerary in order to document the experience and create lasting memories.
