Dreaming of Europe? Let the Ocean Take You There

Do you like the idea of sipping espresso in Rome in the morning, exploring Greek ruins by afternoon, and dancing under Spanish stars at night? That’s what a European cruise feels like—old-world magic, endless discovery, and no unpacking in between.

Whether it’s the sun-kissed Mediterranean, the storybook Baltic, or the rugged charm of the British Isles, a European cruise gives you front-row access to the continent’s most iconic cities, hidden gems, and ancient coastlines. One day it’s Barcelona’s beaches, the next it’s fjords in Norway or wine tasting in Bordeaux.

Where Do European Cruises Go?

Europe offers some of the most diverse cruise itineraries in the world. Here are a few highlights:

• Western Mediterranean, Italy, Spain, France
• Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Isles, Santorini, Dubrovnik, Istanbul
• Northern Europe & Baltics, Copenhagen, Stockholm, St. Petersburg (Russia itineraries vary)
• British Isles & Ireland, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, London
• Norwegian Fjords, Alesund, Bergen, Geiranger
• Canary Islands & Madeira, A splash of sunshine off the coast of Africa
• River Cruises (Danube, Rhine, Seine), Smaller ships

Departure Ports for European Cruises

You’ll typically embark from one of these vibrant cities for a perfect European cruise. It can be either a round-trip sailing or a one-way cruise starting at your nearest departure port to end somewhere beautiful.

• Barcelona, Spain
• Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
• Athens (Piraeus), Greece
• Venice or Trieste, Italy
• Southampton, England
• Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Copenhagen, Denmark
• Lisbon, Portugal
• Stockholm, Sweden
• Reykjavik, Iceland (for Arctic and North Atlantic cruises)

Cruise Lines That Sail in Europe

Whether you’re looking for affordable fun or luxurious leisure, Europe’s got the ship for you:

• Azamara Cruises
• Carnival Cruise Line
• Celebrity Cruises
• Costa Cruises
• Cunard
• Disney Cruise Line
• Holland America Line
• MSC Cruises
• Norwegian Cruise Line
• Oceania Cruises
• Ponant
• Princess Cruises
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises
• Royal Caribbean
• Seabourn
• SeaDream Yacht Club
• Viking Ocean Cruises
• Virgin Voyages

Sample European Cruise Itineraries

• Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas – 7-night Med cruise from Barcelona to Naples, Florence, and Provence
• Celebrity Apex – Greek Isles from Athens with Santorini and Mykonos
• MSC Virtuosa – Northern Europe cruise from Southampton to Hamburg and the fjords
• Viking Ocean Cruises – 15-night Baltic Jewels from Stockholm to Bergen
• Princess Cruises – 10-night British Isles round-trip from London

Why Cruise Europe?

Europe is packed with history, culture, food, art, and scenery—yet cruising makes it all feel effortless. No trains to catch, no hotel-hopping. Just a floating boutique hotel taking you from one dream city to the next.

Whether you’re craving romance in Venice, adventure in Iceland, or tapas in Spain, there’s a European cruise calling your name.

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