Cruise Trips to Southern Europe
Taking a cruise to Southern Europe, specifically the Mediterranean, would be as good as going on a romantic getaway. As soon as you arrive, you will be greeted by a refreshing breeze, amazingly clear blue water, and charming medieval towns rich with European culture.
Such cruises offer many choices of ports - from the intimate ones which would allow for fewer crowds, or the more famous ones which would have bigger ships. A tour of the Mediterranean region includes visiting Greece, Italy and the Adriatic, Spain, and many more breathtaking countries and ports. You'll be able to:
Go Shopping
Shop all you want in the marketplaces if you'd like to enjoy the freshest specialty food. Or you can also search for souvenirs, handmade jewelry, and other unique finds in the different shops.
Relax in Quaint Beaches and Villages
The white sand beaches with azure waters are truly a sight to behold. And if you happen to tour the villages, you’ll find a charming and welcoming atmosphere as you relax or prepare for a great adventure.
Appreciate Architecture and Art
From seeing ancient cave drawings to taking a look at more modern architecture and art, the artist within you will surely be awakened. In fact, Southern Europe is actually the birthplace and the inspiration of many well-known architects and artists.
The peak travel season in the Mediterranean is actually during summer, in the months of July and August. During these months, the weather is sunny and hot and the waters in the beaches are comfortably warm. This is the time when tourists flock to the coast so they can relax and work on their tans on the beach. The water temperature in these months stays around 69℉.
However, if you're planning to take Southern European cruises, it may be more ideal for you to do so in spring, in the months of May and June, or in fall, in September and October. You'll enjoy a lot more because there are fewer crowds than in the summer. Also, the flowers are blooming and the landscape is vibrant in spring, while in fall the days are mildly comfortable and the weather is clear.
Going on a Southern Europe cruise, and trawling the Mediterranean, would mean witnessing a lot of culture, tradition, and loads of beautiful places. There are different areas to visit when going on a Southern Europe (Mediterranean) cruise, and where you would go would depend on what you’d like to do and what you are interested in seeing.
The Eastern Mediterranean
This region is particularly magnificent and contains a very rich history. While traveling, you will be passing through a lot of beautiful destinations such as Venice (Italy), Athens (Greece), and Istanbul (Turkey). All of these places are great to visit. Aside from beaches, you will also be taken to a lot of interesting and exotic locations where you can explore and do some shopping.
The Western Mediterranean
More suitable for those who would like to take a tour of some of the most beautiful (and famous) cities in the world like Rome, Florence, Genoa (all Italy), Mallorca (Spain), and Lisbon (Portugal). Touring this part would allow you to see and experience Western Europe at its finest. It's also home to fabulous cuisine and a lot of opportunities for shopping.
Barcelona (Spain)
Found on the Western Mediterranean, Barcelona is one of the most famous cities in the world and is home to a lot of cool and fascinating tourist spots.
The Southern Mediterranean
Going to this area would mean that you are a fan of exotic locations like Sicily (Italy), Cagliari (Italy), and Valencia (Spain). All these are coupled with a lot of exciting experiences such as sight-seeing and being able to enjoy the native fare.
The Southern Europe cruises sails from different ports. The major ones are as follows:
The major cruise lines that are responsible for smooth journeys on cruises to Southern Europe (Mediterranean) are as follows:
- Costa Cruise Lines
- MSC Cruises
- Royal Caribbean
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Cunard
- Princess Cruises
- Holland America Line
- Celebrity Cruises
- Oceania Cruises
- Azamara Club Cruises
Costa Cruise Line is an American operated cruise line. It specializes in catering to Italian and Anglo-American markets.
You can book a ship from the options given below or choose one of the other various options on our webpage: