Rick Steves' Cruising the Mediterranean

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2018 | In this one-hour special, Rick sails from Barcelona to Athens, with stops in the French Riviera, Rome, and more. Our goal: to explore the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. We’ll learn how to make the most of the cruise experience, from enjoying time on the ship to exercising independence on shore — savoring iconic sights and romantic island getaways. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #mediterraneansea

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Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

00:00 Introduction
03:50 Cruising overview
08:55 Make the most of your time
13:40 French Riviera sights
17:47 Back onboard
19:42 Florence excursion
21:07 Budget considerations
22:06 Rome sightseeing
23:38 Cruise ship tour
24:52 Naples private tour
29:13 Onboard entertainment
30:25 Malta sightseeing
33:23 Onboard activities
35:44 Athens excursion
37:49 Cruise ship crew
38:53 Mykonos free time
42:37 Delos ancient ruins
44:53 Onboard cuisine
46:54 Santorini excursions
52:45 Conclusion

[RealisticRick]

I'm not looking for a shoulder to cry on or sympathy but I would like to share why I watch Rick Steves. I live in Alberta, Canada, I lost my job in 2015 from the oil and gas industry. I've lost everything I had, went bankrupt and have struggled tremendously to try and find a new livable job. Watching these videos takes my head off of reality. It makes me disappear on a vacation for an hour. It relaxes me and helps keep my mind from going insane. I've always enjoyed these shows and like seeing how the rest of the world lives. That said, thank you for making these videos. I will more than likely never get to do what you do or go where you go, so watching these programs fill a little void in my life. Again, thanks.

[ericdudley]

38 countries around the world now and many with Rick Steve’s travel books in hand!! He made me the ultimate traveler, and I keep enjoying his videos over and over!

[FG-fkjb]

I've been to many cruises and watched quite a few videos about them, but nothing compares to Rick's unique, classy, logically structured, immensely deep and informative presentations. You are still unsurpassed Rick, even in our times, when virtually anyone can grab a camera or smartphone and share his/her adventure story. It definitely helps to be a skilled PROFESSIONAL like you to stand far out of that crowd of amateurs. Keep doing the great job Rick to help, inspire, entertain and inform us for many years to come.

[AnnHermann]

Love your videos and books but you just said you leave your passport on the ship. Please fellow travelors DO NOT leave ypour passport on the ship. What if you are late from an excursion and need to fly to the next port - possibly in a new country? What if you have a problem in a town and need to show your ID? Where a thin fanny pack under your shirt or pants with cash, CC's, and ALL your ID's. Be safe and smart.

[crustycobs]

I have been retired happily in Portugal for eight years now, having been introduced to Portugal
by Rick Steves way back in the nineties. Thank you, Rick Steves. It's sunny, and no chaos!

[ivanespinoza]

My favorite trip of my life time was a Rick Steves 21 days tour of western Europe! The six countries we visited took my breath away!😯

[headshunter]

42 years ago I was the ship's photographer based in Sydney Australia, I traveled from UK via the Med, this video moved me to tears as I remember the best 9 months of my life in board my ship. Now disabled and with mobility issues I doubt this will ever happen again. Thank you.

[Laura-Lee]

Another great one, Rickie. After 25 years "travelling" with Rick Steeves, watching one of his videos feels like a visit with an old friend. Nobody does it like him. Surely his own personal calling. I've never had the money and now I lack the health to travel but Rick has taken me all over the world to enhance my life and fulfill my spirit for exploration. Thank you. Thank you. Laura-Lee

[luismanuel-tena]

I am very impressed. I have never heard of Rick Steve before and this come out as a surprise to me for the high quality of the content and its presenter. Well done, Rick. You have won another follower.

[elisabetta]

Rick Steve is an outstanding, soothing travel itinerary ideal. He gives a lot of tips for the travelers of all pocket

[rext]

As with most of Rick's videos you're left with a bitter sweet feeling - enjoying the moment, then wishing you were there yourself .Great way to travel .

[Dr.Pepper]

I thought that the pandemic would totally destroy the cruise industry, yet today a record number of cruise ships enter and depart ports all over the world. New ships were being built in the middle of the pandemic and today many of them cruise with a full load of passengers. Watching cruise videos is a favorite past time for me. Thank you, Rick, for sharing this adventure.

[mgore]

I've become obsessed with your videos. I'm a Brit currently teaching English in Italy. I think I've learnt more about Americans than I have about Europe watching your videos. All the sights.... it's great, but gaining an understanding of American attitudes and perceptions of Europe is far more interesting.

[Kulveennarula]

Just loved it, u have explained every bit of it, all aspects, the rush gush, history, architecture, nature, how to chose guided tours. Totally spectacular and panoramic 👌👍

[dailychecker]

It's a masterpiece of filming! Nobody has ever explained cruising and how it works in this particular and detailed way.

[orlandotouristtraps]

You can tell Steve loathes cruise ships. He doesn't hide it very well.

[budwalsh]

This man is a travel guru for the ages. One hundred years from now his videos will still be relevant. Thank you Rick Steves!

[morisdegraaf]

Its the first time watching you. Honestly the best travel review I've seen so far! The credits show how professional this is. Absolutely a joy to watch

[CP]

The advantage to a cruise line organized/sanctioned excursion is that if the excursion is late getting to back to the ship because of traffic, the ship will wait for the excursion to return. If you get off the ship and wander around on your and miss the ship's departure time... then it is your problem to deal with. The ship will not wait.

[madhurimasarkar]

It's amazing to see the world from one corner of your living room, visualizing the scenic beauty of Mediterranean sea. 👌👌 Thanks for making this happen Rick Steve and team. Good work folks