Inexpensive Mediterranean cruises offer some of the best experiences Europe has to offer. Of all of the cruise regions, Western and Eastern Mediterranean cruises offer the most arts and culture, surf and sand, cafe hopping and boutique shopping, a blend that features the widest variety of sights, attractions and activities.
Inexpensive Mediterranean Cruises
An advantage of a Mediterranean cruise rather than a land tour of Europe is price. On a Mediterranean cruise, you pay for accommodations, transportation, food and drinks in U.S. dollars. The only time you'll have to deal with Euros and unfavorable exchange rates is when you book excursions independent of the cruise line or purchase snacks and souvenirs in port.
Mediterranean Cruise Lines
An Eastern Mediterranean cruise offers not only fantastic variety in ports of call but also a wide range of cruise ship experiences. There are floating resort-style ships, all-American mega-ships (Celebrity, Holland America, Princess and Royal Caribbean, among others) and sophisticated luxury vessels (Silversea, Crystal, Regent Seven Seas and Seabourn). You can opt for a yacht-style experience (SeaDream Yacht Club or Windstar) or sail on an all-masted ship (Star Clipper). Almost every cruise line sails to the Mediterranean. Short cruises are rare with one to two week sailings the norm but inexpensive mediterranean cruises are abundant.
Mediterranean Ports of Call
Itineraries that sail the Western Mediterranean typically emphasize ports of call in Spain, France and Italy, with a few interesting detours along the way. These could also include stops in Portugal (primarily Lisbon though Porto is occasionally featured), Morocco (Casablanca and Tangier), Monte Carlo, Malta and Croatia (Dubrovnik, most commonly). "Grand" versions sail to seven of Europe's most beautiful destinations.
Ambiance and Activities
These unique vacations are for travelers who want to get a taste of Europe without the hassles of traveling from country to country on land. Mediterranian cruise itineraries take the form of "If it's Tuesday, we must be in Venice" as each day guests wake up in a new port. Cities like Rome, Florence, Athens and Istanbul offer a wealth of ancient sites, museums, religious buildings and other cultural institutions. Itineraries that focus on the Greek Isles or the Balearic Islands allow sun-worshipers to relax on the white sandy beaches.
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