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Our Family Travel Hosted Group Cruise

Greece & the Mediterranean

September 5–12, 2027

7 Nights aboard Norwegian Gem

Sail from Ravenna on an unforgettable Mediterranean adventure featuring historic Adriatic cities, beautiful Greek islands, spectacular scenery, and the convenience of traveling with an Our Family Travel hosted group.

Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line
Ship Norwegian Gem
Length 7 Nights
Departure Ravenna, Italy

Greece 2027 Group Cruise

Your Mediterranean Adventure at a Glance

Join Our Family Travel for seven unforgettable nights aboard Norwegian Gem as we explore the Adriatic and some of the most beautiful destinations in Greece. This hosted group sailing combines the convenience of a cruise vacation with the added support and camaraderie of traveling with our group.

A Cruise Designed for Exploring

Beginning in Ravenna, Italy, this itinerary takes you through historic coastal cities, beautiful Mediterranean scenery, and several of the Greek Isles' most memorable destinations.

Along the way, you can explore each destination at your own pace, choose the shore experiences that interest you most, and enjoy the freedom of returning each evening to the comfort of Norwegian Gem.

Traveling with Our Family Travel gives you the benefits of a group experience without requiring everyone to follow the same schedule. Participate in group activities when you want, explore independently when you prefer, and enjoy support before and throughout your vacation.

Hosted Group Experience Travel with fellow Our Family Travel guests while maintaining the freedom to enjoy your vacation your way.
Personalized Planning Support Guidance with cruise planning, flights, hotels, travel protection, and other trip arrangements.
Destination Guidance Helpful information and planning resources for the destinations included in the itinerary.

September 5–12, 2027

Your Day-by-Day Mediterranean Itinerary

Eight days, seven nights, and an extraordinary collection of destinations. From the Adriatic coast of Italy to Croatia and Montenegro, then south through the Greek Isles, every day brings somewhere new to explore.

Day 1

Sunday, September 5

Ravenna, Italy

Embarkation Day

Board Norwegian Gem

Your Mediterranean adventure begins in Ravenna, Italy. After boarding Norwegian Gem, settle into your stateroom, explore the ship, meet fellow group travelers, and get ready for the week ahead.

Day 2

Monday, September 6

Dubrovnik

Croatia

Historic Walled City

Discover one of the Adriatic's most celebrated cities. Dubrovnik's medieval walls, limestone streets, historic Old Town, and dramatic seaside setting make this one of the most memorable stops of the cruise.

Historic Dubrovnik and its walled Old Town on the Adriatic coast
Day 3

Tuesday, September 7

Kotor

Montenegro

Bay of Kotor

Cruise into the spectacular Bay of Kotor and explore this beautifully preserved medieval town. Surrounded by steep mountains and calm blue water, Kotor offers one of the most scenic arrivals of the entire itinerary.

Kotor and the mountainous Bay of Kotor in Montenegro
Day 4

Wednesday, September 8

Corfu

Greece

Greek Island

Welcome to Greece. Corfu combines beautiful beaches, lush landscapes, Venetian architecture, traditional villages, and a charming Old Town. Spend the day sightseeing, relaxing, or discovering the island's distinctive Greek character.

Corfu waterfront and historic architecture in Greece
Day 5

Thursday, September 9

Katakolon

Olympia, Greece

Ancient Olympia

Katakolon is the gateway to ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games. Explore one of Greece's most important archaeological sites or enjoy the relaxed waterfront atmosphere of this small Ionian port.

Day 6

Friday, September 10

Mykonos

Greece

Cyclades

Wander through the whitewashed lanes of Mykonos, photograph its famous windmills, relax along the waterfront, or head farther across the island for beaches and classic Cycladic scenery.

Traditional windmills and whitewashed buildings on Mykonos
Day 7

Saturday, September 11

Santorini

Greece

Caldera Views

Experience one of Greece's most iconic islands. Santorini is known for its dramatic caldera, whitewashed villages, blue-domed churches, unforgettable viewpoints, and spectacular Aegean scenery.

Santorini caldera with whitewashed buildings and blue-domed churches
Day 8

Sunday, September 12

Athens

Piraeus, Greece

Disembarkation

Norwegian Gem arrives in Piraeus, the cruise gateway to Athens. Your cruise ends here, but your vacation doesn't necessarily have to. Athens is an excellent place to extend your stay and explore the Acropolis, Plaka, ancient landmarks, and the modern Greek capital.

A note about cruise itineraries

Ports, arrival and departure times, and the order of the itinerary are subject to change by Norwegian Cruise Line. Final cruise documents and information provided by the cruise line should always be used for the most current itinerary.

Ready to Experience It?

Join Us for Greece in 2027

Ask us about current group cabin availability and pricing aboard Norwegian Gem.

Request Group Pricing

Your Home at Sea

Choose the Stateroom That Fits Your Vacation

Norwegian Gem offers several stateroom categories, from comfortable Inside cabins to spacious suites. We'll help you compare the available options and find the right combination of comfort, location, and value for your Greece vacation.

Inside

Comfortable & Value-Focused

A comfortable place to relax and recharge between days of exploring the Mediterranean.

  • Typically the most budget-friendly option
  • Ideal for travelers who spend most of their time enjoying the ship and destinations
  • Private bathroom and standard cabin amenities
  • Various locations may be available
Oceanview

A View of the Journey

Enjoy natural light and an outside view while keeping the traditional comfort of a cruise stateroom.

  • Window or porthole with an exterior view
  • Natural light inside your stateroom
  • A nice middle ground between Inside and Balcony
  • Availability varies by location and category
Suites

More Space & Added Comfort

For travelers looking for additional room, enhanced accommodations, and a more spacious experience at sea.

  • More spacious accommodations
  • Suite features vary by category
  • Select categories may include additional amenities
  • Availability may be especially limited

Why Don't We List a Price Here?

Cruise Pricing Changes as Cabins Are Sold

Cruise fares and stateroom availability can change as the sailing fills. Rather than showing an outdated price, we'll check the current group inventory and provide pricing for the cabin categories that are actually available when you inquire.

We'll also help you understand the differences between available categories so you can choose the option that makes the most sense for your vacation and budget.

Greece & the Mediterranean September 5–12, 2027 Norwegian Gem Request Current Group Pricing No obligation to book

Stateroom categories, specific cabin locations, pricing, promotions, amenities, and availability are subject to change. Final pricing and booking details will be confirmed before any reservation is completed.

Know Before You Go

What’s Included — and What You’ll Want to Plan For

Your cruise fare covers the core Norwegian Gem cruise experience. Other parts of your vacation can be customized based on how you prefer to travel. We’ll help you understand the options and coordinate the pieces that make sense for your trip.

Your Cruise Experience

Generally Included in Your Cruise Fare

  • Your Norwegian Gem Stateroom Accommodation in the stateroom category selected and confirmed for your reservation.
  • Main Dining & Casual Dining A variety of included dining venues and meal options are available throughout the cruise.
  • Onboard Entertainment Enjoy scheduled entertainment, activities, live music, and other programming offered aboard the ship.
  • Ship Facilities Access to many of Norwegian Gem’s public areas, recreational spaces, and included onboard amenities.
  • Transportation Between Cruise Ports Norwegian Gem becomes your floating hotel as the ship carries you from one destination to the next.
  • Our Family Travel Planning Support Guidance before your trip, group communication, destination information, and assistance coordinating your vacation.

Customize Your Vacation

Additional Items to Consider

  • Airfare Flights to Italy and home from Greece are separate unless specifically included in your individual travel arrangements.
  • Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotels Arriving early or extending your stay can be a great addition to the trip. Hotel arrangements are separate from the cruise.
  • Ground Transportation Airport, hotel, and cruise-terminal transportation may need to be arranged separately depending on your travel plans.
  • Shore Excursions Tours and activities in the ports of call are generally selected and purchased separately.
  • Travel Protection Travel insurance is not automatically included unless specifically stated in your booking. We strongly encourage travelers to consider appropriate coverage.
  • Optional Onboard Purchases Specialty dining, beverages, spa services, shopping, internet, gratuities, and other optional purchases may involve additional charges depending on your reservation.

This Is Where We Help

You Don’t Have to Put All the Pieces Together Alone

A Mediterranean cruise involves more than simply reserving a cabin. Flights, arrival timing, hotels, transfers, excursions, travel protection, and travel documents all need to work together.

Our Family Travel can help you review those pieces and build a vacation plan around your individual needs, whether you want a simple cruise-only trip or a more complete European experience.

Flight planning
Hotel arrangements
Transfers
Excursion guidance
Travel protection guidance
Pre-trip support

Let’s Build Your Trip

Start With Current Cruise Pricing

Tell us what kind of stateroom you’re interested in, and we’ll help you take it from there.

Request Group Pricing

Cruise inclusions, promotions, amenities, packages, fees, gratuities, and optional services vary by reservation and are subject to the terms in effect at the time of booking. Your individual quote and booking confirmation will identify the specific items included with your reservation.

From Booking to Bon Voyage

Your Greece 2027 Planning Timeline

A Mediterranean cruise is much easier when the important pieces are handled in the right order. We’ll help keep you informed along the way, but these are the major milestones to keep on your radar as departure approaches.

1

When You’re Ready

Reserve Your Stateroom

Cruise pricing and cabin availability can change as the sailing fills. Once you’re ready to join the group, we’ll check current inventory and help you select the best available stateroom option.

Request Current Pricing
2

Soon After Booking

Review Your Passport

Make sure your passport will remain valid for your international travel dates and satisfies the entry requirements that apply to your itinerary.

Don’t wait until the last minute. Passport processing or renewal can take time, so this should be reviewed early in the planning process.
3

Promptly After Booking

Consider Travel Protection

Travel protection can help protect the investment you’re making in your vacation. Some benefits or coverage options may be time-sensitive, so it is best to review your options shortly after your initial trip payment.

Timing can matter. Waiting until shortly before departure may limit some available coverage options.
4

As Air Schedules Become Practical

Plan Flights & Your Arrival in Italy

This sailing begins in Ravenna, so your flight, hotel, and transfer plans need to work together. For international cruises, arriving before embarkation day is generally the safer and more comfortable approach.

We can help coordinate airfare, pre-cruise hotel arrangements, and transportation planning.

5

May 8, 2027

Final Payment Deadline

Your cruise reservation must be paid according to the payment schedule associated with your booking. For this group, the planned final payment date is May 8, 2027.

Important

Your individual invoice and reservation terms should always be used as the final authority for the amount due and exact payment deadline.

6

Before Departure

Complete Online Check-In & Final Details

As the sailing approaches, complete Norwegian Cruise Line’s required check-in steps, review your travel documents, confirm transfers and flights, and make sure you have everything needed for your trip.

  • Review passport and travel documents
  • Complete cruise-line check-in
  • Review flight and hotel confirmations
  • Confirm transfers and excursion plans
  • Review luggage and packing needs
7

September 2027

It’s Time to Go!

With the details taken care of, all that’s left is to pack your bags and enjoy the adventure. We’ll continue sharing important group information as departure approaches.

Cruise September 5–12, 2027
Ship Norwegian Gem
Embarkation Ravenna, Italy

We’ll Help Keep You on Track

You Don’t Have to Remember Everything Yourself

Part of traveling with Our Family Travel is having guidance throughout the planning process. As important milestones approach, we’ll provide information and reminders to help you prepare for your vacation.

Planning Updates
Destination Information
Deadline Reminders
Pre-Trip Guidance

Start Your Greece Countdown

The First Step Is Choosing Your Cabin

Request current group pricing and availability for Norwegian Gem.

Request Group Pricing

Greece 2027 Traveler Resources

Newsletters, Planning Guides & Port Resources

Follow along as we prepare for Greece & the Mediterranean. Our traveler resource library brings together trip updates, planning information, pre-cruise guidance, and port-of-call guides created specifically for our Greece 2027 group.

Trip Planning

What Happens Next?

See what happens after booking, including documents, passports, flights, excursions, and the planning steps ahead.

Read the Planning Update
Pre-Cruise Planning

Pre-Cruise Arrival Guide

Compare Venice, Ravenna, and Bologna as possible ways to begin your trip before boarding Norwegian Gem.

Explore Arrival Options
Travel Preparation

Travel Protection Guide

Review important travel protection considerations, coverage options, CFAR information, and planning reminders for the group.

Read the Protection Guide
Port-of-Call Guide

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Explore Old Town, the ancient city walls, Mount Srđ, Game of Thrones locations, beaches, dining, and excursion ideas.

Explore Dubrovnik
Port-of-Call Guide

Kotor, Montenegro

Discover Kotor Old Town, the fortress climb, Bay of Kotor, Perast, Our Lady of the Rocks, dining, shopping, and excursion options.

Explore Kotor
Port-of-Call Guide

Corfu, Greece

Plan a day around Corfu Old Town, the Old Fortress, Paleokastritsa, beaches, Greek cuisine, shopping, and island sightseeing.

Explore Corfu

More Greece 2027 Resources

The Library Will Continue to Grow

New newsletters, planning updates, and port guides will be added as we get closer to departure. Visit the complete library anytime to see everything currently available.

View the Full Resource Library

Prepare With Confidence

Travel Protection & International Travel Preparation

International travel involves a few important details beyond the cruise itself. We’ll help you think through travel protection, passports, documentation, medications, and other practical considerations before departure.

Protect Your Investment

Travel Protection

A Mediterranean vacation represents a significant investment of both time and money. Travel protection may help with certain covered situations involving cancellation, interruption, medical expenses, baggage, travel delays, and other unexpected events.

Some coverage options may be time-sensitive. It is best to review travel protection options soon after making your initial trip payment.
Learn About Travel Protection

International Travel

Passports & Travel Documents

Every traveler is responsible for having the identification and travel documents required for the itinerary. Passport requirements should be reviewed well before departure so there is time to obtain or renew documents if needed.

Check your passport early. Do not assume that a passport is acceptable simply because it has not yet expired.
Review Passport Information

Before You Leave

Health, Medications & Accessibility

Travelers should review any medications, mobility needs, dietary requirements, or other personal considerations well before departure. Some destinations, airlines, and cruise arrangements may require additional planning.

Tell us about important travel needs early. Advance planning gives us more opportunity to help identify appropriate options.
Review Medication Travel Tips

More Planning Help

Use Our Travel Resource Library

Our website includes practical information on passports, travel documents, packing, air travel, cruise planning, travel protection, and destination preparation.

Questions About the Trip?

We’ll Help You Plan the Details

Start with current Greece 2027 cabin availability and we’ll help you work through the rest.

Request Group Pricing

Travel requirements, entry rules, health requirements, and insurance terms can change. Travelers are responsible for meeting the requirements that apply to their individual circumstances and itinerary.

Good to Know

Greece 2027 Frequently Asked Questions

Traveling with a group does not mean giving up your independence. These answers cover some of the most common questions about joining our Greece & the Mediterranean cruise.

Do I have to participate in all group activities?

No. One of the benefits of this trip is that you can enjoy the group experience without having to follow a fixed group schedule. Participate in group activities when they interest you, explore independently when you prefer, and enjoy your vacation at your own pace.

Can I choose my own shore excursions?

Yes. You are free to choose the shore experiences that best match your interests, comfort level, and budget. You may select cruise-line excursions, independent options, or simply explore some destinations on your own when appropriate.

Is airfare included in the cruise price?

Airfare is not automatically included unless it is specifically shown as part of your individual booking. Because this cruise begins in Italy and ends in Greece, flight planning is an important part of the overall trip, and we can help you review available options.

Should I arrive in Italy before embarkation day?

For an international cruise, arriving before embarkation day is generally the safer and more comfortable option. It provides additional time in case of flight disruption and allows you to begin the cruise rested rather than rushing directly from a long international flight to the ship.

We can help with pre-cruise hotel and transfer planning based on your individual travel arrangements.

Can I stay in Athens after the cruise?

Absolutely. The cruise ends in Piraeus, making Athens a natural place to extend your vacation. Additional hotel nights can give you time to visit the Acropolis, explore Plaka, see more of Athens, or simply enjoy a slower transition before flying home.

Can friends or family members join the group?

Yes. Friends and family are welcome to inquire about joining the sailing. Cabin availability and pricing are subject to the inventory available when they request a quote, so it is better to inquire sooner rather than later.

Do I need a passport?

This is an international itinerary, so travelers should expect to travel with a valid passport and must meet the entry and documentation requirements that apply to their individual circumstances and itinerary.

Passport validity should be reviewed well before departure rather than waiting until the final weeks before travel.

Is travel protection required?

Travel protection is not automatically included with the cruise unless specifically stated in your booking. We strongly encourage travelers to review appropriate coverage because an international cruise can involve significant prepaid expenses.

Some coverage options may be time-sensitive, so travel protection should be considered shortly after the initial trip payment.

What happens after I request group pricing?

We’ll review the information you provide and check current cabin availability and group pricing. We can then discuss the available cabin options, answer your questions, and explain the next steps if you decide to book.

Submitting the request form does not create a reservation or financial obligation.

What if I’m interested but not ready to book yet?

That is fine. You can still request current information so you understand the available cabin categories and pricing. There is no obligation to book simply because you ask for details.

Keep in mind that cruise fares and cabin inventory can change as the sailing fills.

Still Have a Question?

Ask Us About Greece 2027

If there’s something we haven’t covered, include your question when you request pricing and we’ll be happy to discuss it with you.

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Greece & the Mediterranean — 2027

Ready to Join Us?

Request current group pricing and cabin availability for our September 5–12, 2027 sailing aboard Norwegian Gem.

Sailing September 5–12, 2027
Ship Norwegian Gem
Departure Ravenna, Italy

Tell us what kind of stateroom you are interested in and any questions you have about the trip.

No obligation to book