CruiseBay's pick of Mediterranean cruises in 2017:

• Norwegian Epic (NCL Cruises)
  7-Days Western Mediterranean cruises departing from Barcelona and Rome on one of Mediterranean’s largest ships with a capacity of 4100 guests. Enjoy 20 delicious dining choices including 9 options under Freestyle Dining. Weekly departures from April to September starting US$ 699 per person*
  2017 summer sailing dates: 23, 30 Apr; 7, 14, 21, 28 May; 4, 11, 18, 25 Jun; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jul; 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug; 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct (2017)
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• Royal Princess (Princess Cruises)
  Royal Princess was christened in 2013 and has already won 5 prestigious travel awards. The ship dazzles its guests with exciting new features like Sea Walk, an enhanced Movies Under the Stars® screen and an even larger and expanded atrium with additional entertainment and casual dining options. Enjoy 7 day cruises in the Western Mediterranean to France and Italy departing from Barcelona and ending in Rome. Cabin fares from US$ 1049 per person*
  2017 summer sailing dates: 27 May; 24 Jun (2017)
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• Celebrity Reflection (Celebrity Cruises)
  The newest marvel in Celebrity’s fleet, Celebrity Reflection was christened is 2012 and has a carrying capacity of 3000 guests. She boasts an expanded deck, 72 additional staterooms overall, more seating in the restaurants, more sun lounges on the pool deck, and more seats in the theatre. Enjoy a 10 night cruise to the Greek Islands of Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes and Athens and visit Malta and Naples and Sicily in Italy. Cabin fares from US$ 2149 per person*
  2017 summer sailing dates: 19 May; 9, 30 Jun; 21 Jul; 11 Aug; 1, 29 Sep (2017)
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• Costa Deliziosa (Costa Cruises)
  This 92,600-ton, 2,260-passenger ship, debuted in February 2010. The mid-sized ship offers mega-sized features and amenities, from vast spa facilities and kids club to its Grand Prix driving simulator and extensive entertainment options. Enjoy 7 day cruises in the Eastern Mediterranean from Venice to the Greek Islands of Corfu & Katakolon and to Athens and Dubrovnik. Cabin fares from US$ 949 per person*
  2017 summer sailing dates: 7, 14, 21 May; 4, 11, 18, 25 Jun; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jul; 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug; 3, 10, 17 Sep (2017)
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• Freedom of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)
  Freedom of the Seas is a 160,000 tonne beauty and she offers awesome innovations like 3D theatre, outdoor movie screen, FlowRider® surf simulator, rock climbing wall, ice-skating rink, Royal Promenade, cantilevered whirlpools, mini golf course, H2O Zone water park, and much more. Enjoy a 7 night Western Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona to Naples, Florence and Rome in Italy and Nice and Marseille in France. Cabin fares from US$ 858 per person*
  2017 summer sailing dates: 21, 28 May; 4, 11, 18, 25 Jun; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jul; 6, 13, 20 Aug; 3, 10 Sep (2017)
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• MS Westerdam (Holland America)
  MS Westerdam is a Vista Class cruise ship that can accommodate 2000 passengers. The ship has recently undergone a US$ 300 million refurbishment with new bar, entertainment and dining venues, plus completely reimagined suites. Enjoy a 12 nights Adriatic Dream cruise from Rome to Venice visiting exotic ports in Italy, Malta, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia and Greece. Cabin fares from US$ 1599 per person*
  2017 summer sailing dates: 27 Apr; 28 Jun (2017)
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