Top 12 Accessible Mediterranean Cruises
By John Sage When going through the steps of planning your accessible Mediterranean cruise, the most important step is selecting an accessible cruise itinerary. Choose the right cruise and you’ll have the trip of a lifetime. Choose the wrong cruise and you could end up with a week-long disappointment! My Top 12 Wheelchair Accessible Mediterranean Cruises are based on visiting more than 80 European cities in my wheelchair, as well as planning numerous accessible trips for other disabled travelers. Give us a call so we can discuss all your interests and pair you with the perfect cruise!
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1) Top Accessible Grand Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona
Princess Accessible Tours Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide * 1 4 Yes 0 6 No 1 7 Yes 1 8 Yes 1 9 Yes 0 1 Yes 1 8 Yes 0 4 Yes 1 7 Yes 0 6 Yes Contact us to check rates and availability100% of the Ports of Call on this cruise have accessible shore excursion options, and the cruise visits 5 countries. What a great way for disabled travelers to explore Europe! Your 12-night wheelchair accessible Princess cruise starts in the modern city of Barcelona where you can dine on tasty tapas in the Gothic Quarter. The enormous Sagrada Familia basilica, which has been under construction for more than one hundred years, is one of the most impressive churches in all of Europe. Arrive a few days early and you can relax on a wheelchair accessible Mediterranean beach! Scenic drives through Provence and Tuscany are followed by visits to world-class attractions like the Colosseum, the Vatican, and Pompeii. Ancient Greek ruins in Athens, ancient Roman ruins in Ephesus, and ancient Byzantine ruins in Istanbul give you a taste of European history going back 2500 years. The windmills on Mykonos and the bridges & canals in Venice are some of the most iconic sights you’ll find anywhere in Europe. And this wheelchair accessible Mediterranean cruise travels on the Regal Princess which is one of the newest and most accessible ships on the seas! Show Cruise Details
Princess’s 12-Night Grand Mediterranean Cruise on Regal Princess
Ports of Call
Barcelona, Spain
Toulon (Provence), France
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Mykonos, Greece
Istanbul, Turkey
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Athens, Greece
Venice, Italy
2) Top Accessible Disney Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona
Disney Accessible Tours Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 4 Yes 1 3 No 0 7 Yes 1 8 Yes 0 9 Yes 0 4 Yes Contact us to check rates and availability Disney’s 7-Night Cruise from Barcelona is the most accessible Mediterranean cruise that Disney offers. All five of the ports on this cruise itinerary have accessible shore excursion options that will work great for families. In Nice, an old town walk or an accessible beach visit are a couple of your options. In Livorno, kids will enjoy exploring medieval fortresses. Pizza in Rome, a boat tour around the island of Capri, and visiting the crater rim of Mount Vesuvius will also keep kids entertained! While some other Disney cruises also visit accessible ports, this itinerary has multiple sailing dates which earned it a spot on our Top 12 list! Show Cruise Details
Disney’s 7-Night Western Mediterranean Cruise on Disney Magic
Ports of Call
Barcelona, Spain
Villefranche (Nice), France
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Barcelona, Spain
3) Top Accessible 3 Week Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona
Senior travelers looking for a longer cruise will love this 3 week Holland America wheelchair accessible Mediterranean cruise. With 1 day in Spain, 1 day in France, 1 day in Monaco, 7 days in Italy, 3 days in Turkey, 6 days in Greece, 1 day in Montenegro, and 1 day in Croatia, you’ll visit seven different countries during your vacation!
Multiple sailing dates are available for this 3-week accessible cruise, but be sure you avoid the summer heat and the Venice flooding season!
Holland America doesn’t list any accessible shore excursions on their website and has not responded to our requests. Consequently, we have been unable to confirm that they have any truly accessible excursions. Don’t worry though, we can arrange top-notch accessible excursions in 94% of the ports!
Show Cruise Details Holland America Accessible Tours Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 4 Yes 0 6 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 7 Yes 0 8 Yes 0 9 Yes 0 1 No 0 3 Yes 0 2 Yes 0 6 Yes 0 2 No 0 7 Yes 0 8 Yes 0 0 No 0 4 Yes 0 3 No 0 2 No 0 6 Yes Contact us to check rates and availability Holland America’s 24-Night Western & Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on ms Nieuw Amsterdam
Ports of Call
Barcelona, Spain
Marseilles (Provence), France
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Corfu, Greece
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Kotor, Montenegro
Venice, Italy
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Athens, Greece
Istanbul, Turkey
Lesbos, Greece
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Santorini, Greece
Argostoli, Greece
Venice, Italy
4) Top Accessible Western Mediterranean Cruise from Rome
Although this 7 night Royal Caribbean cruise can also be boarded in Barcelona, I gave this itinerary my nod for the Top Western Mediterranean Accessible Cruise. You can easily spend 3 or 4 days before or after your cruise visiting the ancient, Renaissance, and Vatican sights in Rome.
Since the cruise departs every Thursday, it is a good idea to arrive in Italy on Thursday to board the boat, and then spend the weekend after the cruise in Rome’s city center. the Sage Accessibility Guide for Rome is included in our trip planning services. Learn more
Show Cruise Details Royal Caribbean Accessible Tours Sage Accessible Tours * Sage Accessibility Guide 4 8 Yes 2 9 Yes 2 4 Yes 1 6 Yes 0 5 No 2 7 Yes 4 8 Yes Contact us to check rates and availability * Get €50 off each accessible excursion if you book your cruise through Sage Traveling Spectacular Turkish attractions like the ruins of Ephesus and the Blue Mosque. The Athens acropolis (the most famous Greek ruins) and Pompeii (the most famous Roman ruins) are also on this itinerary. Show Cruise Details Celebrity Accessible Tours Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 4 8 Yes 0 3 No 1 8 Yes 1 4 Yes 0 1 Yes 1 7 Yes 2 9 Yes 4 8 Yes Contact us to check rates and availability Celebrity’s 7 night Eastern Med Cruise starts in Istanbul and finishes in Rome which means you’ll have extended time to visit both of these magnificent cities. Along the way, you’ll be able to visit the ruins of Pompeii, fortifications built by the Knights of Malta, the Parthenon in Athens, and more! Learn more Show Cruise Details Celebrity Accessible Tours Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 1 8 Yes 0 1 Yes 1 7 Yes 1 2 Yes 0 6 Yes 2 9 Yes 4 8 Yes Contact us to check rates and availability Starting in the East at Istanbul and ending in the West at Barcelona, this 14 night Holland America accessible Egypt cruise also visits Greek & Roman ruins (Olympia & Pompeii) and exotic Egyptian destinations in Cairo & Alexandria. Show Cruise Details Holland America Accessible Tours Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 8 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 0 No 0 1 No 0 3 No 0 3 No 0 2 No 0 1 No 0 5 No 0 9 Yes 0 4 Yes Contact us to check rates and availability Italy, Croatia, Turkey, Greece, France, and Spain are all visited during this 12 night accessible Mediterranean cruise by Princess. An accessible pre-cruise Venice visit and an accessible post-cruise Barcelona visit are both possible. It has several embarkation dates between May and September. Learn more Show Cruise Details Princess Accessible Tours Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 6 Yes 0 3 Yes 1 7 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 1 Yes 1 9 Yes 1 8 Yes 1 7 Yes 0 6 No 1 4 Yes Contact us to check rates and availability It includes the scenic volcanic island of Santorini, the lively island of Mykonos, the quaint town of Corfu, and the historic ruins of Olympia. Norwegian cruise lines sails this cruise itinerary frequently, so you can easily fit it into your busy schedule! Learn more Show Cruise Details Norwegian Accessible Tours Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 6 Yes 0 1 No 0 3 No 0 1 Yes 0 2 No 0 6 Yes Contact us to check rates and availability Although this is a short 7 night cruise, you will still be able to experience 4 different countries: the ruins of Olympia in Greece, the Ephesus ruins in Turkey, the walled city of Dubrovnik in Croatia, and the Venice accessible boat tours in Italy. Learn more Show Cruise Details Royal Caribbean Accessible Tours Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 1 6 Yes 1 3 Yes 1 4 Yes 0 3 No 0 2 No 1 6 Yes Contact us to check rates and availability All seven of the ports on this cruise itinerary offer accessible excursions including accessible van tours and accessible walking tours. Learn more Show Cruise Details Celebrity Accessible Tours Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 1 6 Yes 1 3 Yes 0 1 No 0 2 No 0 3 No 1 4 Yes 1 8 Yes Contact us to check rates and availability This 19-night Crystal Eastern Mediterranean cruise starts and finishes in Italian ports so you can easily add a visit to other popular Italian destinations like Naples and Florence using comfortable, wheelchair accessible, first-class train transfers. Show Cruise Details Crystal Accessible Tours Sage Accessible Tours Sage Accessibility Guide 0 6 Yes 0 3 Yes 0 1 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 8 Yes 0 4 Yes 0 1 Yes 0 3 No 0 0 No 0 2 Yes 0 6 No 0 3 Yes 0 8 Yes Contact us to check rates and availability Learn about the 6 Benefits of Booking Your Cruise through Sage Traveling Read more: Europe Accessible Cruising Advice How to Choose Your Accessible Cruise Accessible Mediterranean Cruise Port Reviews Accessible Mediterranean Cruise Excursions Top 12 Accessible Mediterranean Cruise Itineraries Top 6 Accessible Cruises from Athens Top 6 Accessible Cruises from Barcelona Top 5 Accessible Cruises from Istanbul Top 9 Accessible Cruises from Rome Top 11 Accessible Cruises from Venice Best of Accessible Azamara Cruises Best of Accessible Celebrity Cruises Best of Accessible Crystal Cruises Best of Accessible Disney Cruises Best of Accessible Holland America Cruises Best of Accessible Norwegian Cruises Best of Accessible Princess Cruises Best of Accessible Royal Caribbean Cruises 6 Benefits of Booking Your Cruise through Sage TravelingRoyal Caribbean’s 7-Night Western Mediterranean Cruise on Liberty of the Seas
Ports of Call
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Barcelona, Spain
Marseilles (Provence), France
Nice, France
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
5) Top Accessible Eastern Mediterranean Cruise from Rome
While most Eastern Mediterranean cruises depart from Venice, Celebrity offers a great 11 night Eastern Mediterranean cruise option where 100% of the ports have accessible shore excursions. One of my favorite features of this cruise is that it visits the top two Greek Islands, Mykonos and Santorini, while many other cruises only visit one or the other.
Celebrity’s 11-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Celebrity Reflection
Ports of Call
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Santorini, Greece
Istanbul, Turkey
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Mykonos, Greece
Athens, Greece
Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
6) Top Accessible Ancient Ruins Cruise
This 7 night wheelchair accessible Mediterranean cruise is the best option for people who love ancient history.
Celebrity’s 7-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Celebrity Equinox
Ports of Call
Istanbul, Turkey
Mykonos, Greece
Athens, Greece
Valletta, Malta
Catania (Sicily), Italy
Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
7) Top Accessible Egypt Cruise from Istanbul
This cruise is unique on our Top 12 Accessible Mediterranean Cruises list because it visits 3 continents: Asia (Ephesus), Africa (Egypt), and Europe (numerous ports).
Holland America’s 14-Night Grand Mediterranean Cruise on ms Ryndam
Ports of Call
Istanbul, Turkey
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Marmaris, Turkey
Antalya, Turkey
Port Said (Cairo), Egypt
Alexandria, Egypt
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Corfu, Greece
Messina (Sicily), Italy
Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Barcelona, Spain
8) Top Accessible Grand Mediterranean Cruise from Venice
This Princess cruise runs in both directions between Venice and Barcelona. It visits 10 ports and I have personally inspected accessibility in each of them…I can assure you that a great time is possible in each port!
Princess’s 12-Night Grand Mediterranean Cruise on Regal Princess
Ports of Call
Venice, Italy
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Athens, Greece
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Mykonos, Greece
Naples (Pompeii), Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
Toulon (Provence), France
Barcelona, Spain
9) Top Accessible Greek Isles Cruise from Venice
While many Eastern Mediterranean wheelchair accessible cruises include stops in Turkey, Croatia, Montenegro, and elsewhere, this 7 night Norwegian cruise focuses exclusively on Greece.
Norwegian’s 7-Night Greek Isles Cruise on Norwegian Jade
Ports of Call
Venice, Italy
Corfu, Greece
Santorini, Greece
Mykonos, Greece
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Venice, Italy
10) Top Accessible Eastern Mediterranean Cruise from Venice
100% of the cruise ports on this 7 night Eastern Mediterranean accessible cruise by Royal Caribbean have accessible shore excursion options for you to choose from.
Royal Caribbean’s 7-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Splendour of the Seas
Ports of Call
Venice, Italy
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Santorini, Greece
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Venice, Italy
11) Top Accessible Venice to Istanbul Cruise
This 7 night accessible Mediterranean cruise by Celebrity starts and finishes in two of my favorite European cities: the unique canal city of Venice and the ancient Byzantine city of Istanbul. The Celebrity Equinox is one of Celebrity’s newer ships and has an extremely high passenger approval rating.
Celebrity’s 7-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Celebrity Equinox
Ports of Call
Venice, Italy
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Corfu, Greece
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Santorini, Greece
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
12) Top Luxury Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Crystal has been consistently rated the most luxurious cruise line on the seas. Although they don’t offer any accessible shore excursions in Europe, Sage Traveling has you covered. We can arrange accessible shore excursions in 92% of the ports on this cruise itinerary.
Crystal’s 19-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Crystal Serenity
Ports of Call
Venice, Italy
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Mykonos, Greece
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Mykonos, Greece
Santorini, Greece
Monemvasia, Greece
Valletta, Malta
Taormina (Sicily), Italy
Sorrento (Capri), Italy
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
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