Mediterranean Cruises & European Cruises: See The Old World On A European Cruise

A Europe cruise is a way to avoid the higher costs of land travel, as hotels and meals can be quite pricey. For those that anticipate in-depth explorations of Europe, the potential downside of a European cruise is the limited time spent in each port. A number of cruise lines now include overnight stays in select ports.)

On some Europe cruise itineraries, port visits are very convenient for cities built by the seashore, including Venice, Stockholm and Barcelona. However, many cities, such as Rome, Florence and Paris, are quite a ways inland, limiting the time available to enjoy them during a European cruise. In spite of this, Europe cruises are hugely popular and offer terrific value.

For the best of both worlds, many travelers combine a Europe cruise with European tours, or extended visit on their own. We can customize and combine programs to meet your requirements!

The Baltic is a fabulous multi-country European cruise destination. Scandinavia's major cities were built on the coast. One can visit many wonderful sights on visits to Stockholm, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Gdansk, Tallinn, Visby, and the crown jewel, St. Petersburg, Russia. Another northern Europe cruise itinerary is the scenic Norwegian Fjords. Our cruise experts can arrange your best Baltic cruise values.

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Occasionally cruise lines offer itineraries that visit ports in Britain, Scotland and/or Ireland. There's even small ship cruises or expedition cruises just exploring Scotland. From wild, rugged islands to refined cities, our cruise experts can arrange your best European cruise deals.

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Western Mediterranean cruises often dis/embark in Barcelona, Rome and/or Venice. Itineraries can vary and usually include ports in Spain, southern France and Italy.

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Eastern Mediterranean cruises often dis/embark in Venice, Athens or Istanbul. Black Sea cruises are popular and visit Russian ports. Some Eastern European cruises visit Egypt and Israel. Finally, a Greek Islands cruise is a great way to visit some of Greece's highlights. Read more about Greek Isles yachting options.

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There are many ships cruising Europe's rivers. River cruises have become a "hot" commodity. For more information and offers, please see our comprehensive information on European River Cruises.

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