Carnival Pride Cruise Ship Review Author: Yvon Marier

Have you ever considered taking a vacation with no driving, no hassle and no worries for 7, 10, 14 days or more? There are more than 120 seaports around Mediterranean coastline, offering numerous combinations of cruise vacations over one-week, two-week or longer trips.

A huge clash of cultures await all who opt for a Mediterranean cruise. You can visit no less than 17 different countries, including such nations as Spain, Italy, Greece and Egypt. Each nation has its own unique attractions, all of which you can sample as your cruise ship gracefully sails around calm blue Mediterranean Sea.

More than 50 companies offer cruises along varied routes in Mediterranean. Some companies specialize in providing Western Mediterranean cruises, concentrating on ports of call around Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Morocco. Other companies offer Eastern Mediterranean cruises which take in Croatia, Greece, Turkey and countries in Middle East. Popular specialist Mediterranean cruises include a tour of North African nations, a Mediterranean islands cruise that visits island nations of Cyprus and Malta, as well as cruises around Greek Islands. If you're after a longer vacation, it is possible to arrange a cruise itinerary that takes you around most if not all of Mediterranean nations.