Traversing 'The Med' – A Mediterranean Feast
Aurora Expeditions · Douglas Mawson · 16 days
Day 1: Welcome to Naples. On arrival at Naples 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 Naples. You will also receive cabin tags for your luggage. Please clearly label the tags with your name and your cabin number on the ship. This evening offers time to relax in preparation for our day exploring Naples tomorrow. Accommodation: Royal Continental Naples (or similar) Day 2: Shrouded by the shadow of a brooding Mount Vesuvius,…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | Aurora Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | Douglas Mawson |
| Length | 16 days |
| Region | Mediterranean |
| Departures | 1 listed · 2026-09-28 to 2026-09-28 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Naples, Italy |
| Day 3 | Cruise starts |
| Day 3 | Naples, Italy |
| Day 4 | Olbia, Italy |
| Day 5 | Bastia (Corsica), France |
| Day 6 | Nice, France |
| Day 7 | Toulon, France |
| Day 8 | Sète, France |
| Day 9 | Barcelona, Spain |
| Day 10 | Majorca, Spain |
| Day 11 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 12 | Motril, Spain |
| Day 12 | Granada, Spain |
| Day 12 | Motril, Spain |
| Day 13 | Tangier, Morocco |
| Day 14 | Cadiz, Spain |
| Day 15 | Portimao, Portugal |
| Days 16–17 | Lisbon, Portugal |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-14 | 16 | Douglas Mawson | Yes |
Current offers
- 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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