Top 11 Mediterranean Cruise Tips

Discover the 11 secrets and tips on having an incredible Mediterranean Cruise. Drawing on my experiences from cruising the Mediterranean, these are the 11 essential and important things you need to know before you book and go. I explore topics like best time to go, main itineraries, best ports to sail in and out of, cruises lines and ships to consider, excursions, currency and getting the most of your time in the Mediterranean region. It is a gorgeous and interesting part of the world and the second biggest cruising destination in the world (after the Caribbean).

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Every week Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers Channel posts a video to help you make the most of your precious travel time and money on both land and at sea. First-hand travel inspiration, advice and tips based on the over 20 years I have been travelling every month.

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[genestone]

Gary is probably the best at giving you the real information you need for cruising. No funny stuff, garbage, or BS. Thank you Gary!

[singham]

Wow... Awesome.
I couldn't have stumbled upon a better video than this. Planning for a first time Mediterranean Cruise and this seems like a Bible to me.

[curetiamhices]

We took a Viking cruise in spring of 2019. Their ships carry only 930 passengers. Started in Venice and ended in Barcelona. Great cruise and Viking is fantastic. They do not have a casino or disco, and no kids. This was exactly what we wanted. We’re scheduled for a Viking cruise in December 2021 to New Zealand and Australia. Fingers crossed.

[meenaaanandi]

I love your no nonsense information with the right amount of visuals and information.

[kimberleybornschein]

I really enjoy your videos. I love the fact that you go through the information quickly and stay very focused. The information is very interesting and very helpful. Thank you!

[DNHarris]

Just have to say, I love your content Gary. All the videos you have published speak right to the level of thinking I am at. Not too superficial nor too mundane, just right!

[stevethomas]

Joined a good friend sailing in Mediterranean two times, Greek Isles & Sicily. Looking forward to going back on a cruise. Thanks for the tips

[mobopolo]

The tip on the distance from the Port to the actually cities was very helpful. It was something I hadn't taken into consideration. Thanks!

[dxxldiva]

Love your short videos! I wish more YouTubers would go back to under 10 min. videos.😄

[paulkeay]

Another great video. One tip for the Med I would add is consider cruises with Gibraltar, Kotor, Guernsey, or Ceuta as ports of call (or the Canary Islands) these ports are outside the European VAT zone and therefore all your purchases on board the ship FOR THE DURATION OF THE CRUISE will be VAT free (Sometimes only applies whilst at sea). Some of the Central Med Cruises don't ever leave the European VAT Zone and sometimes people are surprised that most of their purchases on board (inc drinks) get about 20% added on at the till throughout the cruise ...ouch

[smadden]

Omg! I just found your channel few weeks ago and have been watching all of your past videos recently! And i really enjoy them they are very informational. YESTERDAY I booked a Mediterranean cruise through Norwegian and now you have a video out about it today lol that’s crazy!

[allthingsiro]

Headed to the Mediterranean in June and this video was very helpful.

[bkg]

Extraordinarily helpful! It didn't even occur to me that the attractions that were being presented in the itinerary would be so far away from the actual port. What a great piece of information. Thanks so much. After 8 Caribbean cruises, I am quite well-versed in those, but a complete newb to the Europe/Mediterranean cruises, so this was a very helpful video! Thanks again!

[skirtedfancy]

Your videos are so helpful, thank you for the information! I'm taking my first cruise in October around the Mediterranean & Adriatic area and I'm soaking up as much information as possible!

[elisolomon]

I love your content. My wife and I did a back to back med tour in 2019. Saw from the Rock to Montenegro and everything in between.
I'm now trying to get her back on a ship after covid. The Greek Isles and Italy beckon. Wish me luck.

[pamelahaukaas]

Love your information. Could you please expand on the key differences between the Mediterranean cruise lines?

[tixximmi]

Great Info. You brought up a lot of good points.

[Viperbob]

Typically a great video, thanks, a ton of info to take in. Keep up this great work, wife an I have seen almost all of yours. Thank you sir.

[sweetypatnett]

Thanks Gary! I'm taking notes. Planning to go on a Mediterranean cruise one day.😊🙏😊

[judylaska]

We go to Italy in the fall. We will be on HAL for 12 days!! Can’t wait👍🏻😊 loved listening to your helpful information