Mediterranean Spirit Plus
8-night cruise
There's something different about the way of life in the Med. Uncover
it on the Island Star with our Mediterranean Spirit
Plus cruise, including Valencia as a fantastic bonus port of call.
- Ports of call & itinerary
- Shore excursions
- On board experience
Ports of call & itinerary
Let history come alive in an explosive combination of sightseeing and
scenery. From Sicily, see awe-inspiring Mt Etna, and step back in time
in the haunting air of Pompeii from Naples. Then onto Florence, the
capital of Renaissance art, chic St Tropez and Gaudi's Barcelona. And not forgetting your trip to Valencia, meaning you'll visit seven different ports in just an 8-night holiday!
View shore excursions for this cruise
| Day | Port of call | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Palma, Majorca All of our Mediterranean cruises start in Palma. Think of it as the world's best departure lounge and a perfect place to get into the Mediterranean lifestyle. |
9pm | |
| 2 |
At Sea |
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| 3 |
Messina, Sicily Sicily offers an extraordinary concentration of history, Greek temples, Roman mosaics, Arab-style Norman churches and ornate Baroque architecture. Dominating the skyline is Mount Etna, whilst old time Sicily is home of The Godfather movies. |
9am | 6pm |
| 4 |
Naples, Italy A very vibrant and busy city, Naples is in complete contrast to the surrounding coast and countryside, which is renowned for its blissful tranquility. Close by is Pompeii, destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius, beautiful Sorrento and the Isle of Capri. |
7am | 4pm |
| 5 |
Livorno, Italy Livorno acts as a stepping stone to the legendary landmarks of Tuscany - Florence, the capital of Renaissance art, and Pisa, home of the famous Leaning Tower, cathedral and baptistery. |
9am | 6pm |
| 6 |
Toulon, France A naval base with Napoleonic past, Toulon is very welcoming and well-placed for explorations along the coast. St Tropez, on the stylish French Riviera, is not far away and the drive to Marseille provides stunning coastline views and photo opportunities. |
9am | 12am |
| 7 |
Barcelona, Spain Barcelona is a great city to explore with Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarters and of course Gaudi's works within easy reach. Within easy reach is miraculous Monserrat, home to the famous Benedictine monsatery, one of the greatest religious shrines in Spain. |
9pm | 5pm |
| 8 |
Valencia, Spain From the cutting-edge City of Arts and Sciences leisure complex to quaint paella restaurants and bustling flower markets, Valencia is a city full of fascinating contrasts. La Albufera nature reserve provides is a further contrast and the opportunity to see over 250 types of birds. |
8am | 6pm |
| 9 |
Palma, Majorca All of our Mediterranean cruises start in Palma. Think of it as the world's best departure lounge and a perfect place to get into the Mediterranean lifestyle. |
7am |
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