There are more great European cruise deals out there these days, and there’s quite a good assortment of them over at Orbitz. These are all essentially Mediterranean cruises we’re talking about, though some focus strictly on places like Greece or Turkey while others hop (or sail, rather) more from country to country. The duration of these cruises varies, as does the price, but there are some real steals in here. If you’re even considering a Mediterranean cruise this year, you should definitely check this deal out.

Here are some of the sample deals I found today:

• 7-night Mediterranean Costa cruise from $499 – includes Italy, Turkey, Greece
• 7-night Western Mediterranean Norwegian cruise from $649 – includes Spain, Italy, France
• 7-night Greek Isles & Turkey Royal Caribbean cruise from $749 – includes Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey
• 12-night Mediterranean & Greek Isles Carnival cruise from $899 – includes Italy, Turkey, Greece
• 14-night Mediterranean Celebrity cruise from $999 – includes Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, France, Spain

Among the many benefits of arranging your European vacation on a cruise like this is that you’ll pay for most of the big ticket items up front and in dollars, so you’ll know what you’re spending in advance and you’ll avoid the currently abysmal exchange rate with the euro. That’s a travel two-fer.

Remember with cruise deals like this that they’re based on availability, so if you see a deal you like you’d best scoop it up before it goes away. Prices will vary depending on the kind of room you book, the date you choose to sail, and the number of people in your traveling party. These fares also don’t include some taxes & fees, and they don’t include airfare. Check out all the deal details before you book.