Booking a Mediterranean cruise for the first time raises a long list of questions. When should you sail, which route and embarkation port suit you, and which ship and cabin will you actually enjoy? This guide takes the decisions in order, shows what a fare leaves out, and puts a budget on paper before you book. You get plain advice on documents, seasickness, packing and life onboard, plus port-by-port plans for Barcelona, Rome, Athens, Santorini and other common stops. Two day-by-day sample weeks, a simple rule for getting back to the ship on time, a countdown table and a quick reference make each port day realistic, whether you join the ship's tours or explore on your own.



Imad Muratspahic is an independent author of practical how-to guides, technical handbooks, history and fiction. The books aim to be clear, honest and useful from the first page.