Sail into the magic of the Med

With its ancient wonders, incredible beaches and cuisines, the Mediterranean opens up its secrets to Holland America Line’s cruises

Is it the beautiful beaches, the vibrant cities, the ancient sites, or the delicious cuisine that makes the Mediterranean so special? For all these reasons and more, it remains a favourite holiday destination.

And rightly so: from Marseille to Monte Carlo, Santorini to Sardinia, the Mediterranean is packed with dazzling destinations – each offering something unique and exciting.

So why choose just one? On a Mediterranean sailing with Holland America Line – the premium, upscale cruise line that has been welcoming guests onboard its elegant, perfectly sized ships for over 150 years – you’ll be able to combine multiple locations on a single trip on vessels that are refreshingly uncrowded and small enough to reach ports that the mega-ships cannot. For nothing beats the thrill of waking up each morning to a new view and a different adventure, while only needing to unpack once.

In summer 2024 and 2025, two of Holland America Line’s ships – the contemporary, Pinnacle-class vessel Nieuw Statendam, and Oosterdam, the second in the line’s Vista-class – will sail a carefully curated collection of cruises around the Mediterranean.

Read my piece for The Telegraph here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/holland-america-line-luxury-holidays/best-mediterranean-cruises/