3 EUROPEAN MINI-CRUISE SPECIALS

The Old Continent has been enchanting the hearts of travelers for years. Centuries of fascinating history, art and culture, outstanding scenery and breathtaking architecture, Europe has so much to offer to each and every visitor who has a taste for the flavor of the Old World.

You might be probably ready to take on Europe, despite the fact that you have neither the time to travel nor the funds for a good old-fashioned tour. Well, guess what? There is a way to cover a lot of ground and see Europe’s greatest hits in less than a week without having to search for “low-cost” travel services and everything that goes with it. In fact there are several ways to do it, since most of the cruise lines started offering mini-cruises that make their way through the most stunning spots of the continent.

As the booking rates started to drop, cruise lines have been doing their best to convince travelers to get aboard and sail. The early-booking discounts can reduce up to 60% of the average cruise price, bringing it down as low as 300 to 550 € per person. You get your entire itinerary planed for you. You don’t have to worry about hotels, repacking, being on time or finding the right highway. You just make your way across the continent and chill out.

Mediterranean Cruises

Now, have you ever dreamed of exploring the cradle of the Western Civilization, discovering the Mediterranean’s ancient empires and the wonders of the Holy Lands?

Have you ever wanted to immerse yourself in sounds, visions and flavors from the wonders of Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Spain, and Italy, to the beautiful beaches of the Black Sea and the French Riviera?

But of course you have! Who hasn’t?

However to see it all, you would probably need a lot of time or a better way to do it … and what better way is there than a Cruise Tour.

CDF

Royal Caribbean Cruises’ subsidiary Croisieres de France (CDF) is the perfect option for this purpose. The company offers several Mediterranean cruises with itineraries, including cities as Marseille, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, Rome, Athens, Alexandria, Port Said, Piraeus and Suez. With prices varying between 375 €/pers to 815 €/pers including meals (with an 80% discount on the second passenger price), CDF’s 752-passenger Bleu de France provides a pretty good opportunity to take the best of both worlds – cruising and touring.

Bleu de France is a custom made ship, a unique concept amongst other cruises, relying on the exquisite French formula – 100% All Inclusive. On the ” Bleu of France” you can truly make yourself at home. This boat offers an atmosphere of attentive, courteous and delicated services, spaces defined by chic elegance, warmth and discrecy.

Family Cruises

Cruises are tailor-made for families – you cover a lot of ground without having to unpack and repack a million times, while on-board kids’ clubs ensure Mom and Dad have some quiet time. So if you are looking for some quality family time on the med then you might want to book on a ship line like the Italian Costa Cruises.

Costa Cruise

With more than fifty years of tradition in passengers’ navigation, Costa cruise’s fleet includes 14 ships, each of which offers an exclusive atmosphere enhanced by the home comfort one might require. The staff is more than friendly and then there’s a fantastic cuisine from around the world.

With prices starting from 419 € for an inside cabin you can get a 5 day trip around Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Ajaccio, Civitavecchia and Rome, or enjoy the beauty of Venice, Bari, Corfu, Valletta, Naples, Savona and Nice for the price of 470 € per person. These ships make a lot of the standard Mediterranean stops, but they also squeeze into smaller ports and extraordinary spots to give you this profound sense of personal satisfaction from the entire trip.

Luxury Cruises

If you are looking for a glorious way to tour Europe, then step aboard the Queen Mary 2!

Queen Mary 2

A true heir to the timeless elegance, legacy and inspiration of the great Cunard liners of legend, she is the grandest, most magnificent ocean liner ever built. You’ll notice it the moment you walk through her doors into her soaring Grand Lobby, and be awed from the first instance you experience the famous Cunard White Star Service.

For a fee of 520 € per person for an inside cabin you can spend 3 stunning days on this sophisticated ship, boasting the most modern luxuries and amenities – from the pampering services of the only Canyon Ranch SpaClub^® on the seas to the fascinating Cultural Enrichment Programme led by prestigious experts.