Rick Steves Cruising The Mediterranean

By Jennifer Robinson / Web Producer

Published September 25, 2019 at 12:34 PM PDT

Cruise ship anchored near the “Little Venice” area of Mykonos town, on the Greek island of Mykonos. On "Rick Steves Cruising The Mediterranean," Rick sails from Barcelona to Athens, with exciting stops along the way in the French Riviera, Rome, Naples and more.

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On “Rick Steves Cruising The Mediterranean,” Rick sails from Barcelona to Athens, with exciting stops along the way in the French Riviera, Rome, Naples and more. Rick's goal is to explore the ins and outs and pros and cons of this popular travel option.

Rick sails from Barcelona to Athens, with stops in the French Riviera, Rome, and more. Our goal: to explore the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising. We’ll learn how to make the most of the cruise experience, from enjoying time on the ship to exercising independence on shore — savoring iconic sights and romantic island getaways.

Throughout the course of his travels, he's captivated by some of the great ports of the Mediterranean — savoring iconic sights, romantic island getaways, and lazy time on the beach.

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Rick Steves on the beach in Nice, France.

He also learns how to make the most of the cruising experience, while taking advantage of his limited time on shore. In addition to highlighting all the benefits of cruising, Rick also points out the downsides, such as the inevitable congestion and commercialism that comes with mass tourism.