Seven Seas Navigator
September 28, 2024

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination.

Ponza, Italy, offers docking at Ponza Port. Travelers explore Chiaia di Luna beach and colorful fishing villages. Excursions include boat tours to Palmarola’s caves. Local markets sell lenticchie di Ponza. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cliffside villages and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes spaghetti alle vongole, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like coral crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ponza’s history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Ponza’s island allure offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches, charming villages, and marine adventures, making Ponza an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Pontine Islands and coastal beauty.

Trapani, Sicily, offers docking at Trapani Port. Travelers explore Salt Pans and Erice’s medieval village. Excursions visit Segesta’s ancient temple. Local markets sell couscous al pesce. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures windmills and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes pasta con le sarde, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like coral crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Phoenician history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance village hikes. Trapani’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and scenic coasts, making Trapani an engaging destination for exploration.

Gozo Island, Malta, has no docking; ships anchor offshore with tenders to Mgarr Harbour. Travelers explore Ggantija’s prehistoric temples, a UNESCO site. Excursions visit the Azure Window’s coastal cliffs. Local markets sell lace crafts. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather. Photography captures ancient ruins and Mediterranean seas. Dining onboard includes pastizzi, a Maltese pastry. Souvenirs, like ceramic tiles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Maltese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Sturdy shoes enhance temple walks. Gozo’s ancient heritage and scenic beauty offer a tranquil Maltese stop, blending history with coastal charm.

Syros, Greece, offers docking at Ermoupoli Port. Travelers explore Ano Syros and Miaouli Square. Excursions visit Galissas Beach. Local markets sell loukoumi. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures neoclassical mansions and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cycladic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance town walks. Syros’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic architecture and scenic beaches, making Syros an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Cyclades islands.

Bozcaada (Tenedos), Turkey, docks at Bozcaada Port, a 10-minute walk to the town center, population 2,500. Travelers visit the 15th-century Bozcaada Castle. Local vineyards offer wine tastings. Polente Lighthouse, 15 minutes west, provides sunset views. Markets sell grape jam. Peak season June to September; taxis 20-50 TRY. Dining includes kalamar tava at harbor tavernas. Souvenirs feature olive oil soaps. Ferry rides to Çanakkale take 30 minutes.

Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub.

Returning to Istanbul — see Day 8 above for port info.

Myrina, Lemnos, Greece, provides docking at Myrina Port. Travelers explore the Venetian castle and Romeikos Gialos’ historic waterfront. Excursions visit Poliochni’s ancient ruins, one of Europe’s oldest settlements. Local markets sell melipasto cheese. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for sightseeing. Photography captures castle views and Aegean beaches. Dining onboard includes kalogeros, a Lemnos dish. Souvenirs, like pottery, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lemnos’ ancient history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance castle walks. Myrina’s blend of history and island charm offers a serene Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites, scenic coastlines, and local culture, making Myrina an engaging destination for exploring Lemnos’ heritage and Aegean beauty.

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, offers docking at Kusadasi Port with excursions to Ephesus. Travelers explore Ephesus ruins and Artemis Temple. Excursions visit Virgin Mary’s House. Local markets sell baklava. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes kebabs, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenistic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Kusadasi’s historic charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic coasts, making Kusadasi an engaging destination.

Santorini, Greece, offers docking at Fira Port with tenders to shore. Travelers explore Oia’s blue-domed churches and Thera ruins. Excursions include sailing to Nea Kameni. Local markets sell fava beans. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures caldera views and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like volcanic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance cliff walks. Santorini’s iconic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of stunning views and ancient ruins, making Santorini an engaging destination.

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration.