Mediterranean Cruise — Celebrity Equinox, 10 Nights

About Mediterranean Cruise — Celebrity Equinox, 10 Nights

A 10-night, 11-day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Celebrity Equinox. Fly from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and board the ship at the port of Barcelona. The ship calls at Barcelona, Valletta, Crete, Katakolon, Messina, Naples and Rome (Civitavecchia), in that order. Program summary: Day 1 Istanbul – Barcelona; Day 2 at sea; Day 3 Valletta; Day 4 at sea; Day 5 Crete; Day 6 Katakolon; Day 7 Messina; Day 8 Naples; Day 9 Rome (Civitavecchia); Day 10 at sea; Day 11 Barcelona – Istanbul. Departure date: 11 November 2026. Prices start at €1.572 per person. Included in the price: 10 nights aboard the ship in the selected cabin category; full-board meals on board; round-trip flights with Turkish Airlines.

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Barcelona

Flight from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines TK1467 (10:00); upon arrival, transfer to Barcelona port, embarkation, and cabin check-in. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 2 — Cruising at sea

Full day cruising at sea: free time on board with pools, spa, shows, and restaurants. Overnight stay on board.

Day 3 — Valletta

The ship docks at Valletta port at 09:00. You can visit the Grand Harbour and the former capital, Mdina, from this port; optional shore excursions are available. The ship departs the port at 17:00; overnight on board.

Day 4 — Cruising at sea

Full day cruising at sea: free time on board with pools, spa, shows, and restaurants. Overnight stay on board.

Day 5 — Crete

The ship docks at the port of Crete at 07:00. Knossos Palace can be visited from this port; optional shore excursions are available. The ship departs at 16:00; overnight on board.

Day 6 — Katakolon

The ship arrives at Katakolon port at 08:00. Ancient Olympia can be visited from this port; optional shore excursions are available. The ship departs the port at 16:00; overnight accommodation is on board.

Day 7 — Messina

The ship docks in Messina at 09:00. The Ancient Theatre of Taormina and Mount Etna can be visited from this port; optional shore excursions are available. The ship departs at 19:00. Overnight on board.

Day 8 — Naples

The ship docks at Naples port at 07:00. Sightseeing and free time around Capri during the day. The ship departs from the port at 18:00; overnight stay on board.

Day 9 — Rome (Civitavecchia)

The ship docks at the port of Rome (Civitavecchia) at 07:00. The Colosseum, the Vatican, and the Trevi Fountain in Rome can be visited from this port; optional shore excursions are available. The ship departs the port at 20:00; overnight on board.

Day 10 — Cruising at sea

Full day cruising at sea: free time on board with pools, spa, shows, and restaurants. Overnight stay on board.

Day 11 — Barcelona – Istanbul

The ship arrives at the port of Barcelona at 23:30; disembarkation takes place after breakfast. Transfer to the airport and return to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1856.

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Mediterranean cruise with Celebrity Equinox take?

The tour is 10 nights 11 days.

Which ports does the ship visit?

Respectively Barcelona, Valletta, Crete, Katakolon, Messina, Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia).

Which ship operates this tour?

Aboard the Celebrity Equinox.

Where is the departure, and how is the transportation?

Fly from Istanbul to the port of Barcelona with Turkish Airlines and board the ship there; return is also by plane.

What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?

Departure dates: November 11, 2026. Price per person starts from €1,572.

What is included in the price?

10 nights onboard accommodation in the selected cabin category; Full board meals onboard; Round-trip flights with Turkish Airlines.

What is not included in the price?

Optional shore excursions; Personal expenses.

Is a visa required?

Since the itinerary calls at ports in the Schengen area, Turkish citizens travelling with an ordinary (burgundy) passport are required to obtain a Schengen visa. As the ship leaves the Schengen area and re-enters, the visa must be multiple-entry.