Self-funded 7-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
All survivors and their guests are invited to join us on our self-funded TAPS 7-Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise.
OVERVIEW
This is a seven-night trip round-trip cruise from Rome going to Sicily, Santorini, Mykonos, and Naples aboard the Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas.
Check out photos from past TAPS cruises to see what a trip is like.
THE SHIP
When it comes to amazing family vacations, Odyssey of the Seas checks all the boxes. The ship offers all kinds of complimentary adventures for kids and adults — from tide-taming on the FlowRider®* and simulated skydiving on RipCord® by iFly®, to bumper cars and glow-in-the-dark laser tag in the largest SeaPlex® ever. And those are just some of the top things to do onboard.
TAPS ON BOARD
We know that healing is found when surrounded by peers who understand. While on board, TAPS will have a variety of programs and activities available for you based on relationship or loss, and we'll gather as a group each evening for a TAPS family dinner. We'll also have a survivor sanctuary, we liken her to “THE HELM.” It will serve as our home base where you can always connect with TAPS staff should you need any emotional support.
When we reach each port, you'll be able to explore the destinations. TAPS will also offer organized group shore excursions that will be announced closer to the cruise.
SCHEDULE
The cruise takes place from Sunday, October 18 to Sunday, October 25, 2026.
- October 18: We'll set sail from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy at 4 p.m. and cruise to our first destination.
- October 19: Sicily (Messina), Italy from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- October 20: We'll spend the day at sea, and you'll get to explore the cruise ship's many features.
- October 21: Santorini, Greece from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- October 22: Mykonos, Greece from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- October 23: We'll spend the day at sea, you'll once again get to enjoy time onboard.
- October 24: Naples, Italy from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- October 25: We'll say our goodbyes and disembark in Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy at 8 a.m.
TRIP FEES
Self-funded trips are fully funded by survivors themselves and not covered by TAPS.
- Balcony – $1,653.00
- Ocean View – email for pricing
- Inside Cabin – $1,192.00
Prices above do NOT include the following:
- Tax of $166.21 per person
- Gratuities of $129.50 per person
- Insurance $79 to $119 per person, dependent on price of the cruise
Deposit is required of $250 per person and a minimum of $500 per cabin.
Final Payment due date is June 6, 2026. Payments are 100% refundable per the group rates listed above until July 12, 2026. After July 12, 2026, prices and cabin availability may change, contact cruise@taps.org for more information.
LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION
You'll need to cover the cost of your transportation to and from Civitavecchia, Italy. The nearest airport is Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (Rome-Fiumicino International Airport). Please plan to arrive before 11 a.m. the day the ship departs and after 12 p.m. the day the ship returns. We highly encourage arrival the night before and will have a hotel option at a group rate if you would like to join TAPS staff. Any flight delays could mean missing the ship.
We'll have lodging on the ship for each night. All staterooms come with two twins that can be converted to a queen bed, private bathroom, phone, closed-circuit television, mini bar and hair dryers.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
To reserve your spot on this trip, please submit a registration form. Group cabins are filled on a first come, first served basis. Cabins can be added to the group up until two weeks before sailing, but may be at higher rates. Please contact cruise@taps.org any additional questions.