Europe offers the perfect itineraries for people who are new to cruising. Why not try one of the many 'taster' cruises available to destinations such as Le Havre, the gateway for exploring the D-Day beaches or travelling inland to the romantic city of Paris and Amsterdam, where you can discover the wonderful atmosphere of a 17th century city combined with the contemporary character of a modern metropolis.
A cruise to Europe provides the opportunity to visit bustling cities, rustic villages, historic capitals, deserted coves, snow-capped mountains and sandy beach resorts of the Mediterranean. Experience the fabulous natural and man-made beauty of this intriguing destination as you soak in the vibrant mix of people, cultures and traditions.
The Western Mediterranean offers beaches, island resorts and cosmopolitan cities. Cruises generally depart from Barcelona, Palma, Genoa & Rome. Visit the third largest city in Spain - Valencia and Cadiz, the oldest continuously-inhabited city in the Iberian Peninsula. The Balearic Islands (including Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca & Formentera) are all popular destinations. The French Riviera can be reached from Nice or Monte Carlo and the west coast of Italy offers the chance to explore some historical destinations including Pompeii, Rome, Venice & Pisa.
The Eastern Mediterranean cruises include ports of call stretching from the Aegean Seas to the Adriatic. It is an opportunity to explore ancient cities such as Olympia in Greece or Ephesus in Turkey. Dubrovnik and Corfu have now become popular cruise destinations on the Croatian coast whilst Greek Islands such as Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini remain firm favourites.
Fancy a short break? Take a look at our 2 day cruises.