A European cruise can be a perfect vacation option that offers access to incredible places with eliminating the need to plan and book daily activities. Cruise vacations are great for relaxation, touring, exploration, and to spend quality time with family and friends. There are several cruise options available; some are great on your budget and gives you a great experience without hassles.
Below we have listed three incredible cruise deals will give you the opportunity to enjoy your vacation while seeing the sights of Europe.
Celebrity Cruises – Italy and Greek Isles Cruise
This cruise is a lavish 10-night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise. It takes passengers through the beautiful Mediterranean Sea with short stops in exotic ports in Italy, Greece, and Turkey. Prices start at $840 per person.
Here are some of the amazing features Celebrity Cruises offers:
- An interactive art studio that offers classes in certain art skills, like in painting, jewel making, culinary skills, and more.
- The Canyon Ranch Spa club gives you the chance to unwind, relax, and rejuvenate.
- A cuisine that is exotic and wonderful according to your tastes and preferences.
- Many dining options. Some free options, and some for-a-fee dining options.
- It offers custom packages to create the perfect cruise experience for you.
- Professional photography offers you incredible memories of your trip.
- Beverages are available as part of your package.
- Physically challenged passengers and others with special needs are given special considerations. The cruise ship staff can assist in many ways especially if notified in advance.
Ports of Call
- Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy – Day 1
- Messina, Sicily, Italy – Day 2
- At Sea – Day 3
- Mykonos, Greece – Day 4
- Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey – Day 5
- Rhodes, Greece – Day 6
- Santorini (Thira), Greece – Day 7
- Piraeus (Athens), Greece – Day 8
- At Sea – Day 9
- Naples, Italy – Day 10
- Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy – Day 11
Tulips and Windmills – Viking Cruises
This is a wonderful 10-day European cruise that sails through the Rhine and Danube rivers with prices ranging from $3,000 per person, or $350 per day. Viking creates your trip with that quintessential small-boat feel and generic entertainment and dining dictated by location.
Here are some of the amazing features Tulips and Windmills – Viking Cruises offers:
- One on-shore excursion at each port of call, to visit historic and scenic sites led by experienced local guides.
- Unlimited drinks at lunch and dinner as well as bottled water replenished daily.
- Internet services are available for free.
- Private entertainment including movies on demand.
- A beautiful tour of Holland show casing the idyllic scenes of the dykes and windmills.
- Laundry service is available on-board for a fee.
- Each room includes a hairdryer bathroom kit and toiletries.
- Passengers with special dietary needs should notify Viking cruises at least a month in advance, and the chefs will work to accommodate your needs.
Ports of Call
- Amsterdam – Days 1 – 2
- Hoorn – Day 3
- Arnhem – Day 4
- Kinderdijk – Day 5
- Antwerp – Day 6
- Ghent – Day 7
- Rotterdam – Day 8
- Amsterdam – Days 9 – 10
Princess Cruises – The Explorer Cruise
Of all the types of European cruises, the Princess Cruises offers one of the best views of the coast of Europe. Starting from London and ending in Rome, this cruise offers incredible range of prices starting at $1,749 per person, or $159 per night, for an Ocean view room. Princess Cruises hosts this tour of Europe on one of their smaller ships, the Pacific Princess, with room for 680 passengers.
Here are some of the amazing features the Princess Cruises – The Explorer Cruise offers:
- The ship offers two specialty restaurants, Sterling Steakhouse and Sabatini’s.
- Local dishes served in our main dining rooms
- A beautiful extensive art gallery for viewing purposes.
- Art history lecture highlighting some of the world’s greatest masters.
- Champagne art auctions.
- Gaming tournaments
- Lots of live entertainment to choose from ( i.e. Rock Opera, 5-Skies, and Jim Henson’s Inspired Silliness)
- A top of the line spa
Ports of Call
- Dover (London), England – Day 1
- Le Havre (Paris), France – Day 2
- At Sea – Day 3
- La Coruna, Spain – Day 4
- At Sea – Day 5
- Gibraltar (U.K.) – Day 6
- At Sea – Day 7
- Barcelona, Spain – Day 8
- Sete (Carcassonne), France – Day 9
- Monte Carlo, Monaco – Day 10
- Livomo (Florence & Pisa), Italy – Day 11
- Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy – Day 12
These three cruises are the best options for European cruise vacations. Make sure to research the three options further and see if there is one that stands out more to you. You really can’t go wrong when picking between the three of these options.
