Desire Cruises
Seductive Mediterranean 2026
Trieste, Italy → Valletta, Malta
15 August 2026 to 22 August 2026 • 8 nights
Check Seductive Mediterranean 2026 AvailabilitySail through the Adriatic and Ionian seas aboard the Allura by Oceania. From the Austro-Hungarian elegance of Trieste to the baroque splendour of Valletta, with stops in Kotor, Dubrovnik, and Crotone. Clothing-optional decks, theme nights at sea, and ports that read like a fantasy itinerary.
Naked Escapes says
The Adriatic routing is the strongest in the Desire cruise programme. Kotor, Dubrovnik, and Valletta in a single week, with clothing-optional decks and theme nights between each port. This is the one we recommend first.
The Ship
Allura by Oceania
Guests
1,200
Tonnage
68,000 GT
Length
823 ft
Width
105 ft
Decks
11
Speed
20 knots
Inaugural
2025
Registry
Marshall Islands
Deck Plans
Cabin Categories
Itinerary
Trieste, Italy
Where Central Europe meets the sea. Embark on the Allura and set sail.
Kotor, Montenegro
8:00 AM to6:00 PM
A medieval gem nestled between dramatic mountains and a sparkling bay.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
8:00 AM to10:00 PM
The pearl of the Adriatic. Ancient city walls, crystal clear waters.
Durres, Albania
8:00 AM to5:00 PM
One of the oldest cities in the Mediterranean, with a Roman amphitheatre and beautiful beaches.
At Sea
An exhilarating sea day to indulge in all the desires of the cruise experience.
Crotone, Italy
8:00 AM to5:00 PM
One of the oldest Greek colonies in southern Italy. Rugged coastline and pristine beaches.
Valletta, Malta
7:00 AM to11:00 PM
A UNESCO World Heritage Site of baroque splendour and golden limestone.
Valletta, Malta
Disembark in Valletta.
Onboard Dining
7 restaurants, all included in the cruise fare.
Elegant Main Dining
The Grand Dining
Open seating
International Casual
Terrace Café
Open seating
Al Fresco American
Waves Grill
Open seating
Classic Steakhouse
Polo Grill
Reservation required
Authentic Italian
Toscana
Reservation required
French Cuisine
Jacques
Reservation required
Contemporary Asian
Red Ginger
Reservation required
Onboard Amenities
Highlights
On Land
Explore the Resorts
Extend your cruise with a stay at one of the adults-only resorts on Mexico's Caribbean coast.
