Marella Cruises, TUI’s UK cruise line, is expanding its Mediterranean excursion programme with nine* new offerings allowing customers a chance to ride a tuk-tuk through the coastal city of Olbia in Sardinia and experience the ultimate food tour in Athens. With Marella Discovery 2 homeporting out of Palma for the summer season these nine new excursions from Marella Cruises will offer its customers a chance to see the Greece and Italy along the Mediterranean Sea in new innovative ways, such as exploring the Amalfi Coast in one day with stops to Pompeii, Ravello and Amalfi.

In the world of tourism, the Mediterranean region is one of the most talked about and has been since the prehistoric civilizational period. Travellers from all walks of life are attracted by its beautiful sun-washed coastal areas, historical towns, and the nearby offerings.

The specialist cruise line has announced seven brand new ports of call for their summer 2026 schedule, including Ouranoupolis in Greece and Barletta, Monopoli, Crotone and Pesaro in Italy. Star Flyer will visit Ouranoupolis, a small city in the Halkidiki region, following a day of sailing along the Athos peninsular and viewing the monasteries as a part of a 7-night Greek Islands sailing in June 2026. Pesaro will be a tender port, allowing multiple excursion opportunities including day trips to the Republic of San Marino – one of the smallest countries in the world - and the UNESCO-recognised town of Urbino. There are currently no other cruise ships scheduled to visit Ouranoupolis or Pesaro in summer 2026.

Holland America Line opened its 2026 Europe season for booking with four ships taking guests on Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Island and transatlantic cruises ranging from seven to 42 days. The carefully crafted itineraries grant travelers a wide array of options and new ports to choose from when booking their European holiday.

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has debuted an array of new 2025 Mediterranean sailings, ranging from nine to 56 days, to whisk guests to some of the most breathtaking destinations in Europe.