Worldwide Destinations: Europe and The Mediterranean Cruises

Cruise vacationers have the chance to explore the coastal cities and thousands of islands of Southern Europe and the Mediterranean Sea. Europe and the Mediterranean Cruises are broken into three broad categories:

Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Sea These cruises visit ports in Turkey, Greece and islands such as Rhodes, Santorini, Mykonos and Crete. Cruising this itinerary on seven-day cruises often departing from Piraeus (Athens), Greece, or Istanbul, Turkey, though some longer sailing travel from ports farther west.

Western Mediterranean/Southern Europe Cruises Voyage among the cities and villages of Southern Europe from the Adriatic to the Straits of Gibraltar, including Venice, Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome) and Genoa, Italy; Monte Carlo, Monaco; St.-Tropez, France; Barcelona, Spain; and a broad range of others, from small villages to major cities.

Southern Mediterranean Cruises Explore the more exotic ports of call along the shore lines of North Africa from Morocco to the Holy Lands, including Tunis, Tunisia; Tripoli, Libya; Alexandria, Egypt; and Haifa, Israel, as well as others.

Northern Europe, Scandinavia, & Baltic Russia Cruises Northern Europe makes the lists of favorite cruise destinations for North American travelers. Those who have talk about returning, and those who have not dream of going.

There are many good reasons for cruise travelers to experience this part of Europe. The numerous cities in this well to do and elegant corner of the world include London, Paris, St. Petersburg and many others. Its landscapes include the beautiful lands of Norway and Finland, the vibrant flower landscapes of the Netherlands and the lush greens of Ireland. The architecture surrounds modern masterpieces as well as historic churches and castles.

Most of all, the art and music and literature of this part of the world form a major part of the cultural make up of the western world. These also are the heartlands of golf, tennis, auto racing, equestrian sports, soccer and many more of the world's most favorite sporting pursuits and championships.

Summer is the high season for cruises throughout Europe; however, some cruise lines offer year-round voyages from ports in Great Britain and Norway.

For the best popular cabins and best cruise rates we advised to book ahead. Balcony Cabins & Midship tend to sell out quickly on Europe Cruises due to the popularity of these types of staterooms. Reserve your cabin today!