Sailing 'The Med' – A Mediterranean Feast
Aurora Expeditions · Douglas Mawson · 17 days
Day 1: Welcome to Malta. On arrival at Valletta Airport make your way to the Arrivals Hall to meet Aurora Expeditions representative, followed by a transfer to your group hotel. At the hotel, visit the hospitality desk in the lobby to meet the team who will provide you with useful information regarding pre-embarkation procedures and about your time in Valletta. You will also receive cabin tags for your luggage. Please clearly label the tags with your name and your cabin number on the ship. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Reception to begin our journey. Accommodation: Valletta hotel Day 2: Sitting in the center of the Mediterranean, Malta boasts unbeatable location, location, location. It's sunny…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | Aurora Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | Douglas Mawson |
| Length | 17 days |
| Region | Mediterranean |
| Departures | 1 listed · 2027-05-19 to 2027-05-19 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Valletta, Malta |
| Day 3 | Porto Empedocle, Italy |
| Day 3 | Agrigento, Italy |
| Day 3 | Porto Empedocle, Italy |
| Day 4 | Trapani, Italy |
| Day 5 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 6 | Olbia, Italy |
| Day 7 | Bonifacio, France |
| Day 8 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 9 | Mahón, Spain |
| Day 10 | Majorca, Spain |
| Day 11 | Valencia, Spain |
| Day 12 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 13 | Málaga, Spain |
| Day 14 | Tangier, Morocco |
| Day 15 | Cadiz, Spain |
| Day 16 | Portimao, Portugal |
| Days 17–18 | Lisbon, Portugal |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-19 | 2027-06-05 | 17 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
Current offers
- Companion Travels Free on Select 2027 Europe Small Ship Cruises — Valid for Travel Now Through 31 Oct 2027
- Aurora Young Adventurers — Valid for Travel Now Through 31 Jul 2028
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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