Scenic Ocean Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Civitavecchia, Rome

   Italy

   

   Rome's ancient maritime gateway since the Emperor Trajan commissioned its harbour in 106 AD, Civitavecchia is the natural prologue to the Eternal City — just seventy minutes southeast by express rail. The port's Renaissance fortress, designed in part by Michelangelo, anchors a working waterfront that has welcomed travellers for millennia. Beyond Rome's unmissable monuments, consider an afternoon in the Civitavecchia thermal baths, drawing on mineral waters prized since antiquity. Spring and autumn offer the ideal balance of mild weather and manageable crowds for exploring the capital's layered history.

2. Day 2

   Bonifacio

   France

   

   Bonifacio is a dramatically cliff-perched medieval citadel at Corsica's southern tip, where Genoese ramparts tower above a fjord-like natural harbour in the turquoise Strait of Bonifacio. Visitors should descend the vertiginous Escalier du Roi d'Aragon carved into the limestone cliffs and take a boat excursion to the pristine Lavezzi archipelago nature reserve for world-class snorkelling among sculpted granite formations. The ideal window is June or September, when the Mediterranean light is at its most luminous and the narrow streets of the haute ville remain blissfully uncrowded.

3. Day 3

   Porto Cervo

   Italy

   

   Porto Cervo is the jewel of Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, a purpose-built luxury village where world-class sailing, pristine emerald beaches, and ancient Nuragic archaeology coexist against a backdrop of sculpted granite coastline. Visit from May through October, with June and September offering the ideal balance of Mediterranean warmth and refined exclusivity.

4. Day 4

   Sorrento

   Italy

   

   Sorrento is a clifftop jewel on southern Italy's Sorrentine Peninsula, perched sixty meters above the Bay of Naples with sweeping views of Vesuvius and Capri. Visitors should not miss the gnocchi alla sorrentina at a family-run trattoria in the old quarter, nor the short excursion along the Amalfi Coast to Positano and Ravello. The ideal season stretches from late April through mid-October, when warm Mediterranean light illuminates the tufa cliffs and the famed local lemons reach their most fragrant peak.

5. Day 5

   Siracuse, Sicily

   Italy

   

6. Day 6

   Valletta

   Malta

   

   Valletta, Europe's smallest capital, is a fortress city of exceptional grandeur raised from bare limestone in just fifteen years after the Knights of St. John repelled the great Ottoman siege of 1565 — its rigid Renaissance grid of sun-drenched streets concealing a density of baroque palaces, gilded oratories, and subterranean World War II shelters unrivaled anywhere in the Mediterranean. The Grand Harbour, framed by golden bastions plunging into startlingly blue water, offers one of the most dramatically photogenic arrivals in the world for arriving vessels. Spring and autumn deliver the most comfortable temperatures for exploring this UNESCO-listed gem.

7. Day 8

   Crete

   Greece

   

   Crete is Greece's largest island and the cradle of Minoan civilisation, offering the Palace of Knossos, dramatic gorge hikes, world-class beaches, and one of the Mediterranean's most celebrated cuisines. Must-dos include exploring Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, tasting wild-greens horta and aged graviera cheese, and swimming at Elafonisi's pink-sand beach. May through October offers the best weather, with spring wildflowers and autumn harvests providing seasonal highlights.

8. Day 10

   Alexandria

   Egypt

   

   Alexandria is the ancient Mediterranean port where the Great Library, Euclid's geometry, and the Pharos lighthouse defined Western civilization, now home to the stunning Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the multicultural Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa. Visit October through April via Oceania Cruises or Royal Caribbean for twenty-three centuries of layered history, optional Cairo excursions, and the city whose intellectual legacy surpasses most nations.

9. Day 11

   Alexandria

   Egypt

   

   Alexandria is the ancient Mediterranean port where the Great Library, Euclid's geometry, and the Pharos lighthouse defined Western civilization, now home to the stunning Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the multicultural Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa. Visit October through April via Oceania Cruises or Royal Caribbean for twenty-three centuries of layered history, optional Cairo excursions, and the city whose intellectual legacy surpasses most nations.

10. Day 13

    Rhodes

    Greece

    

    Rhodes, Greece's resplendent Dodecanese jewel, merges a UNESCO-listed Medieval Old Town built by the Knights of St. John with sun-soaked Aegean beauty just seven miles from the Turkish coast. Wander the Street of the Knights before tasting *pitaroudia* fritters and local Athiri wine at an Old Town taverna, then take a catamaran to the neoclassical harbor of Symi. The island basks in over 300 days of sunshine annually, with April through June and September through October offering ideal temperatures for exploration without the peak-summer crowds.

11. Day 14

    Mykonos

    Greece

    

    Mykonos is the Aegean at its most seductive — a labyrinth of bougainvillea-draped whitewashed alleys designed to disorient pirates (and occasionally visitors) leading to Kástro, the medieval hilltop quarter overlooking Little Venice, where balconied houses hang directly above the sea. The island's famous windmills, perched on a ridge above the old harbour, are best photographed at golden hour as pelicans patrol the waterfront below. Visit the sacred archaeological island of Delos — a 30-minute boat crossing — for one of the most significant ancient sites in the Greek world. May, June, and September offer the perfect balance of warmth, light, and bearable crowds.

12. Day 15

    Piraeus

    Greece

    

    The port that launched Athenian democracy's naval supremacy at the Battle of Salamis, Piraeus remains Greece's maritime heartbeat — and the most convenient gateway to both the Acropolis and the Aegean island chains. Dine on grilled sea bream at a Mikrolimano harbourside taverna, visit the extraordinary bronze Piraeus Apollo, and set sail for Hydra or Santorini by afternoon. Late April through June and September offer the Aegean at its most golden and uncrowded.

Cabin Categories

Deluxe Verandah Suite

Suite

430 sq ftMax 2DVS

<p>Separate sleep and lounge areas for the ultimate comfort. Enhanced spaces and elevated amenities. Walk-in wardrobes, Glam Bar, and fully appointed all-inclusive Butler Bars with custom tables for private in-suite dining.</p>

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaDining AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+6

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Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite

Suite

365 sq ftMax 2GDVS

<p>Separate sleep and lounge areas for the ultimate comfort. Enhanced spaces and elevated amenities. Walk-in wardrobes, Glam Bar, and fully appointed all-inclusive Butler Bars with custom tables for private in-suite dining.</p>

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaDining AreaVanity AreaShowerToiletries Provided+6

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Grand Terrace Suite

Suite

1,937 sq ftMax 2GTS

<p>Enjoy enhanced space and bespoke amenities. Each suite features spacious walk-in wardrobes and Glam Bars. These top-tier suites further elevate indulgence with expansive, fully appointed Butler Bars, offering a personalised selection of refreshments and in-suite dining options. Full-size bath, double vanity, Glam bar, and elevated ESPA amenities, delivering unparalleled comfort and refined ultra-luxury. A private terrace with jacuzzi, cabana and dining.</p>

BathKing or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaDining AreaVanity AreaShower+9

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Horizon Suite

Suite

753 sq ftMax 2HS

<p>Separate bedroom for enhanced privacy. Full-size bath, double vanity, walk-in wardrobe, and Glam Bar, ensuring every detail is designed for comfort, privacy, and indulgence.</p>

King or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaDining AreaVanity AreaToiletries ProvidedFull Bar+7

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Ikon Penthouse

Suite

2,690 sq ftMax 4IP

<p><b>Your own private residence at sea.</b></p><p>The lounge is thoughtfully appointed areas for relaxation, dining, and entertaining, with a fully appointed bar island: delight in anything your heart desires — from crafted cocktails to wellness-inspired refreshments and light dining — all served discreetly by your private butler. The suite features a master bedroom plus a wellness studio with in-suite ESPA spa services and private fitness amenities. Which can transform into a second bedroom for family or guests. The bathroom is enhanced with steam and infrared experiences for ultimate wellbeing and indulgence with full-size baths and double vanities, ensuring the utmost in comfort and indulgence. A spacious walk-in wardrobe and private Glam Bar, fully appointed with Dyson’s advanced hair care tools and elevated ESPA amenities, complete the suite, offering effortless luxury and the ultimate in oceanfront living. An expansive terrace with Jacuzzi, private cabana, and outdoor lounge and dining areas provides the perfect space to relax or entertain under open skies.</p>

BathKing or Twin ConfigurationSecond BedroomLounge AreaDining AreaVanity Area+11

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Master One Bedroom Suite

Suite

516 sq ftMax 2MOBS

<p>Separate bedrooms for enhanced privacy. Master Suite also offering adjoining suites for family accommodation. Full-size bath, double vanity, walk-in wardrobe, and Glam Bars, ensuring every detail is designed for comfort, privacy, and indulgence.</p>

BathKing or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaDining AreaVanity AreaShower+8

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Scenic Yacht Suite

Suite

1,345 sq ftMax 2SYS

<p>Enjoy enhanced space and bespoke amenities. Each suite features spacious walk-in wardrobes and Glam Bars. These top-tier suites further elevate indulgence with expansive, fully appointed Butler Bars, offering a personalised selection of refreshments and in-suite dining options. Full-size bath, double vanity, Glam bar, and elevated ESPA amenities, delivering unparalleled comfort and refined ultra-luxury. A private terrace with jacuzzi, cabana and dining.</p>

BathKing or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaDining AreaVanity AreaShower+9

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Signature Spa Suite

Suite

645 sq ftMax 2SSS

<p>A romantic retreat for couples, featuring a luxurious four-poster bed and indulgent wellness bathroom with a soaking spa bath, steam shower, soothing light therapy, and ocean vista, double vanity, and elevated ESPA spa amenities. Every detail is designed for shared relaxation and rejuvenation.</p>

BathKing or Twin ConfigurationLounge AreaDining AreaVanity AreaShower+9

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