Cruise holidays offer incredible choice when it comes to the destinations available. This is hardly a surprise when you consider that around 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water. The versatility and variety offered by cruises means that travellers of all persuasions will be able to find something that appeals.
Mediterranean – West
Cruising the Western Mediterranean can be a popular and affordable way to enjoy some of the most famous places in Europe, such as Rome, Florence and Barcelona. Typically, holidaymakers will travel to top destinations such as France, Italy and Spain – including the Spanish islands. There are plenty of other options, of course, depending on the itinerary you choose, whether you fancy a visit to Portugal, Malta or perhaps Croatia. Many of these cruises sail throughout the year, with some ships skipping cooler locales in France or Italy and including stops in the Canary Islands and Morocco during the winter months.
Mediterranean – East
To fully experience the delights and mysteries of destinations such as Greece, Turkey and Black Sea stops such as Croatia, an Eastern Med cruise is the answer. They offer plentiful sun and beach fun, but also immerse cruisers in history and culture. The majority of Eastern Mediterranean cruises take place from spring through to autumn to take advantage of the best weather.
Baltic Region and Northern Europe
While often over-shadowed by the sunny Mediterranean, cruises to the less tourist heavy Northern Europe and Baltic provide access to a wide range of cultures and unique scenery. Baltic cruises typically visit Oslo, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Stockholm, St. Petersburg and Tallinn. Cruises that focus on the Norwegian fjords often stop at Bergen, Stavanger, Alesund, Flam and Tromso. And for a chilly but inspiring trip, you can head even further north with the cruises available around the artic and Greenland.
Transatlantic
For those who want to enjoy a leisurely trip to Florida or New York a transatlantic voyage on a luxurious cruise ship is the ultimate experience. These trips often spend 1 to 2 weeks at sea and include only a few ports of call, making these cruises perfect for people who enjoy ample leisure time on the open sea. With more time spent on the ship itself, the activities available on a transatlantic cruise ship are extensive, offering everything from cinemas and planetariums, to spas, gyms and of course plenty of shops, bars and clubs.