Mediterranean Cruise
Why Mediterranean Cruises?
Because Europe is a popular cruising region second only to the Caribbean (and followed by Alaska in the third place), and it's really a no-barrier to see why. The Mediterranean region truly offers something for everyone: great sights, shopping, beaches, museums, a diversity of
Cultural and natural attractions, and a decent climate.
The Mediterranean cruise ports are close together, meaning you can visit several in a limited period of time; the seas relatively calm; the opportunities interesting and diverse. Europe has a seafaring tradition that goes back to ancient times - you can even chose an itinerary that follows the exact route of the ancient mariners - so it is any wonder a European, Mediterranean cruise sounds so exciting and romantic.
A Mediterranean Cruise is also one of the most practical, comfortable, and economical ways to see Europe. You only have to unpack ones, your floating hotel takes you different ports in different countries, and you don’t need to deal with hassle of getting around Europe by plane or train.
A downside to Mediterranean cruise is that you might not have as much time as you'd like in port to experience the local culture, although some cruise lines overnight in cities like Venice, Monte Carlo and Istanbul, and smaller cruise ships may overnight in smaller cities. The Mediterranean cruise lines do their best, through their organized shore excursions, to get passengers to the major sights. If you'd rather sit at a cafe and check out the local scene than do an organized tour, you can just head off an your own.
We have found that when cruising in Europe it's best to think of your cruise as a sampler package. If you fall in love with a European city, plan on visiting again later.
European cruising:
Cruise lines - including major American cruise lines like Princess, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Celebrity - have steadily been increasing their presence in Europe and in the Mediterranean Sea.
In Europe the cruise lines offer all sorts of itinerary options and a variety of ships to suite everyone's tastes. And the European, Mediterranean cruising has expanded from April to October to March to December; there are even cruises offered in winter mostly in Mediterranean.
Because Europe is a popular cruising region second only to the Caribbean (and followed by Alaska in the third place), and it's really a no-barrier to see why. The Mediterranean region truly offers something for everyone: great sights, shopping, beaches, museums, a diversity of
Cultural and natural attractions, and a decent climate.
The Mediterranean cruise ports are close together, meaning you can visit several in a limited period of time; the seas relatively calm; the opportunities interesting and diverse. Europe has a seafaring tradition that goes back to ancient times - you can even chose an itinerary that follows the exact route of the ancient mariners - so it is any wonder a European, Mediterranean cruise sounds so exciting and romantic.
A Mediterranean Cruise is also one of the most practical, comfortable, and economical ways to see Europe. You only have to unpack ones, your floating hotel takes you different ports in different countries, and you don’t need to deal with hassle of getting around Europe by plane or train.
A downside to Mediterranean cruise is that you might not have as much time as you'd like in port to experience the local culture, although some cruise lines overnight in cities like Venice, Monte Carlo and Istanbul, and smaller cruise ships may overnight in smaller cities. The Mediterranean cruise lines do their best, through their organized shore excursions, to get passengers to the major sights. If you'd rather sit at a cafe and check out the local scene than do an organized tour, you can just head off an your own.
We have found that when cruising in Europe it's best to think of your cruise as a sampler package. If you fall in love with a European city, plan on visiting again later.
European cruising:
Cruise lines - including major American cruise lines like Princess, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Celebrity - have steadily been increasing their presence in Europe and in the Mediterranean Sea.
In Europe the cruise lines offer all sorts of itinerary options and a variety of ships to suite everyone's tastes. And the European, Mediterranean cruising has expanded from April to October to March to December; there are even cruises offered in winter mostly in Mediterranean.
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