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Where else in the world can you experience so much rich culture, history and natural beauty in one vacation then on a cruise in Europe. The old continent has got incredible ports of call and you can explore all this on fascinating shore excursions.
Stay a couple days before you board you’re vessel because Europe’s ports have a lot to offer. Enjoy your trip !
The Port of Amsterdam is often the starting or finishing point of cruises. It also features as a stop for cruises to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean.
Location : The Amsterdam Terminal is at the head of the Oostelijke Handelskade in Amsterdam near Central Train Station, 20 min. from Schiphol Amsterdam International Airport).
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The Port of Barcelona is the starting and arrival point for many Mediterranean cruise itineraries. Its port is the gateway for over 1,2 million passengers every year.
Location : The Barcelona Cruise Ship Terminal is at Port Vell in Barcelona which is at the Southern most end of the famous Ramblas, 25-40 min. by taxi from El Prat (Barcelona International Airport).
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The Port of Civitavecchia is the harbor city of the Eternal City of Rome, one of the Mediterranean’s most important cruise ports.
Location : The Civitavecchia Cruise Ship Terminal lies 85km from the Eternal City of Rome on the Tyrrhenian Sea, 50km from the Rome International Airport, Fiumicino and Ciampino Airport.
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The Port of Copenhagen is the main gateway to Scandinavia, Russia, Baltic Countries and Poland where mostly all cruise vessels have stopover ports.
Location : Ships are berthed at Langelinie, a pier just north of the Little Mermaid and about 3km from the city’s center, 30min by taxi from Kastrup (Copenhagen International Airport)or at Freeport Terminal (4km from city’s center).
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The Port of Dubai (port Rashid) is a place of fascinating contrasts, where the East and the West meet, located in The Middle East, bordering The Gulf of Oman and The Persian Gulf.
Location : The Dubai Terminal is located at Port Rashid (the pricipal port of UAE), 15min. drive from Dubai International Airport. (Port Rashid Cruise Terminal )
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The Port of Hamburg is Germany’s largest harbor and its second largest city. Located 100km inland on the banks of the Elbe. Its the perfect embarkation port for cruises to Northern Europe.
Location : Ships mooring in Hamburg at the Hamburg Cruise Center terminal located in Hafencity, just a few minutes walk from Hamburg City Centre. and 9,5km from Hamburg Airport.
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The Istanbul CruisePort is used by many cruise ships as an embarkation or disembarkation point for cruises of the Greek Isles and the Mediterranean.
Location : Most ships dock at Karaköy Maritime Terminal (Galata) or at Sali Pazari Terminal, 30-45 min. from Ataturk Istanbul International Airport.
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The German Port of Kiel is the ideal starting or ending point on North European cruise itineraries, as well as a perfect port of call.
Location : The terminals are located in the City Centre, 60min from Hamburg International Airport, 10 min. from Kiel Domestic Airport.
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The Port of Lisbon has a very good geographical postition to serve as a switching point or base port for cruises to the Atlantic coast of Europe, The Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
Location : The Harbor of Lisbon has 3 terminals, located in the heart of the city (within easy walking distance from tourist sites). Portela (Lisbon International Airport) is 15min. away.
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The Cruise Ship Port of Livorno is of fundamental importance in the cruise sector in that it is the doorway to Tuscany, its art, its history and its cities. Livorno serves as the gateway to the cities of Pisa and Florence.
Location : Cruise ships anchor at the Porto di Livorno 2000 cruise terminal. Pisa Airport is only 18 km away.
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The Port of Malaga is the gateway to Granada, located in Andalusia, Southern Spain, which contains probably the greatest tribute to the Moorish Empire in Spain, the Alhambra. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line use Malaga as a departure port.
Location : The Port of Malaga is situated in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Southern Coast of the Mediterranean, sheltered by a natural bay.
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The Port of Monte Carlo in the principality of Monaco, is a favorite harbor for many cruises. Ideally located for cruises in the Mediterranean.
Location : Vessels dock at the Hercule Port, located in the heart of the district of the Condamine, and nearby all shopping and leisure facilities. Nice Airport is 22km away.
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The Port of Piraeus is an important destination for cruise ships in the Mediterranean Sea. Ideally located for cruising Eastern and Western Mediterranean.
Location : Ships dock at the Harbor of Piraeus, 11km (7 miles) southwest of Athens. Athens Airport is 45km by car.
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The Port of Rotterdam in the center of Holland is the largest harbor of the world. It’s the perfect starting or ending point for a European cruise.
Location : Ships dock at Holland Amerika Quay, 10min. walk from City Centre. Rotterdam Airport is 20min. and Shiphol Airport (Amsterdam) is 1hour by car.
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The Port of Southampton is the cruise capital of the UK, for most passengers, it’s the first and/or last dock on a European cruise or Atlantic crossing.
Location : Southampton has 3 cruise ship terminals all close to the City Centre, the Queen ELizabeth II 2.2 miles, the Mayflower 1.5 miles and the City Cruise Terminal 1 mile. Airport is 15-20min. away.
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The Port of Stockholm is located between Copenhagen, Denmark, and St.Petersburg is the perfect starting or ending point on a Baltic cruise itinerary.
Location : Ships dock virtually right in town or, depending how busy it is at the commercial port about 15min. away. Arlanda International Airport is 45km from Stockholm.
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The Port of Venice is one of the busiest cruise ports in the Mediterranean and offer any convenience to sail on a cruise discovering the Adriatic and the Mediterranean seas.
Location : Venice Cruise Harbor is located near the 4-km causeway that links the historic city with the mainland. The Port is just 15-20min. from Marco Polo International Airport (Venice).
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European cruises offer a variety of itineraries and destinations. Take a look at the major European cruise itineraries:
Mediterranean Cruises : Best temperatures to sail the Mediterranean are in the spring and fall. Greece, Turkey, the Rivieras, and southern Italy and Spain get especially hot during the Summer months.
#Western Mediterranean Cruises : Explore Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, the Mediterranean Islands and some Northern African countries. On a Western Mediterranean cruise you’ll find one magical moment after another, art and culture to surf and sand. You can stroll along the famous Las Ramblas and marvel at Gaudi`s many buildings in Barcelona or watch the French Riviera’s ‘in crowd’ in St Tropez, Cannes and Villefrance, the places to be and be seen! Enjoy the casinos, gambling and glamour of Monte Carlo. A Western Mediterranean cruise is a perfect way to see the French Riviera.
Popular stops are Barcelona, Venice, Lisbon, Monte Carlo, Nice, Valencia, Naples and nearby Pompeii, Rome. Many cruise ships depart from Barcelona, Venice or Civitavecchia (Port of Rome).
#Eastern Mediterranean Cruises : These cruises generally include ports in Turkey, Greece, Greek Isles, Croatia, Italy, Egypt, Israel and other Eastern Mediterranean countries. Explore the islands of Cyprus Crete, Euboea, Rhodes, Lesbos, Chios, Kefalonia and Corfu. Visit the ancient sites in Greece and Turkey, and visit Dubrovnik, considered the most beautiful port along the Adriatic Riviera. Enjoy a gondola ride in the famed canals of Venice Italy after a tour of St. Mark’s Basilica at the Piazza San Marco. Visit in Rome the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps or tour the Vatican City.
Many of the eastern Mediterranean cruises start and/or end in Italy, usually in Venice, Rome (Civitavecchia), Piraues Greece (Athens) or in Istanbul Turkey.
Western Europe & British Isles Cruises : These cruises focus on Western Europe and the British Isles. Enjoy history, culture and romance at the heart of old Europe. Some of the famous cities you would sail to on your cruise to Western Europe are Rome, Barcelona, Lisbon, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Oslo and Copenhagen.
Many of the Western Europe cruises start and/or end usually in Amsterdam (Holland), Southampton (England), Dover (England) or Copenhagen (Denmark). Some cruises depart also from the port of Edinburgh, Hamburg or Kiel.
Most cruises sail from April to October.
Baltic Cruises – Northern European Cruises : Cruises sail to northern Europe usually only from late May to early September, with the late summer providing the best weather. Mid-June to early July is particularly interesting because of the midnight sun, which only disappears for 3-4 hours each night. Expolre one of the most fascinating regions in the world, representing a captivating of imperial treasures and spectacular scenery.
The cruise region stretches from the British Isles through Scandinavia, and all the way to St. Petersburg, Russia. Baltic and Scandinavia cruises sail to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and/or Russia.
Many of the Northern European cruises depart/end in Stockholm Sweden or Copenhagen Denmark. Some cruises sail also from Hamburg or Kiel in Germany.
Trans Atlantic Cruises : A Transatlantic cruise is perfect for passengers who loves lazy days at sea with only a few ports of call and an experience that you’ll never forget. The focus of a transatlantic trip is the lifestyle on board the vessel.
Cunard Line offers more regular Trans-Atlantic sailings than any other cruise line, and these classic departures can be found at some point during every month throughout the year, customarily for 6 nights between New York City and Southampton, UK England aboard the majestic QM2 (Queen Mary 2).
Most Transatlantic Cruises in Europe depart from the port of Southampton UK, Dover UK, Barcelona Spain or from Lisbon Portugal.
At at the end of April or in early May, many ships ending their winter season in the Caribbean a make an eastbound crossing to begin a series of cruises in Europe for the summer. In September or October, at the end of the summer Europe season, the ship returns westbound to the warm weather of the Caribbean.
A European cruise is the perfect way to see Europe. Cruises to Europe are very different from cruises to the Caribbean or Alaska but are a wonderful experience. Start in one of the many old medieval cities and then visit a region ending up in a completely different country where you can continue your European exploration.
Imagine yourself on a European cruise. Your adventure begins in a rich cultural city such as Rome, Istanbul, Venice, Amsterdam or Copenhagen. From the fjords of Norway to the canals of Venice (take a gondola ride) to the old ruins of the Mediterranean, the Gothic cathedrals of Spain, visit Florence the birthplace of the Renaissance and the holy grounds of the Vatican City in Rome, …explore the richness and beauty of old Europe on a fantastic cruise ship.
A European cruise offers you an opportunity to see al lot of Europe’s history without the logistical challenges of ground transportation, multiple hotel rooms, choosing restaurants and paying extra fees for everything.
Most cruise ships sail at night and arrive in the next port of call early in the morning, allowing passengers a full day to sightsee, it’s a great way to see the history, cultural sites, art, beaches and natural beauty of Europe.
Are you ready for the vacation of a lifetime ?
Always plan to arrive at least one day before the cruise departs but 2 to 4 days is much better. Most European cruises leave from very interesting ports, so take a few days to explore your departure and debarkation port. The major starting ports in Europe are Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Southampton, Venice, Amsterdam and Copenhagen. You can find several interesting hotels near the several cruise ports.
