- Many cruise ships offer exciting European tours in September.waiting cruise ship image by Pix by Marti from Fotolia.com
An organized cruise is the optimal structure for many tourists to explore Europe as it provides an efficiently scheduled opportunity to visit numerous European destinations in one vacation. Boarding one of those extravagantly designed cruise ships that tour Europe all the year round is an experience in itself. No matter what your budget is or what your cities of interest are, you are guaranteed to find a European cruise in September that is just right for you. - A cruise ship vacation is an optimal mode of travel to Spain because of the mobility it provides to visit multiple Spanish cities.moraira spain image by Alison Bowden from Fotolia.com
The Spanish Splendor is a 14-day cruise aboard the ms Prinsendam cruise ship operated by Holland America Line. Passengers board the ms Prinsendam in London on the sailing date of September 12, 2011 and debark on September 26 at the final destination of Rome, Italy. The cruise takes passengers on a tour of the Portugal and Spanish shores, from Bilbao to Lisbon, to Seville and Gibralter, Alicante and Barcelona.
When not docked, passengers can enjoy myriad opportunities for cruise activities and indulgences aboard the ms Prinsendam. The ship comes complete with a host of industry-leading amenities, including a culinary arts center offering hands-on cooking classes, a spa and salon, a fully equipped fitness center and sports courts, and supervised youth programs for passengers with families. The estimated price per night is $147 per person.
Holland America Line
(877)-932-4259
hollandamerica.com - If your European cruise includes a stop in Venice, be sure to take a sail on a Venetian gondola.venice image by jedphoto from Fotolia.com
The West Meditteranean and Adriatic Coast Cruise is a 16-night cruise aboard the Celebrity Eclipse ship operated by Celebrity Cruises. Passengers embark at the Southampton port in England on the sailing date of September 12, 2011 and return to that same port as the final destination on September 28. The Eclipse takes passengers from port to port of several of the most picturesque and historical cities across the Meditteranean and Adriatic coastlines, from Cardiz and Cartegana in Spain, to Sardinia, Sicily and Venice in Italy, to Dubrovnik, Croatia.
While on board the Celebrity Eclipse, passengers can restore for the next destination in luxurious staterooms, visit the spa and fitness centers, indulge in the lavish Vegas-style arts and entertainment venues, shows and casinos or enjoy a romantic dinner or drink in the ship's many bars, lounges, and restaurants after dropping the kids off at the Youth Program. You can have all of these for $163 per person per night.
Celebrity Cruises
(800)-647-2251
celebritycruises.com - Cruising through the enchanting Greek Isles is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.greece image by avtosak from Fotolia.com
The Greek Isles Cruise is a 12-day cruise aboard the Ruby Princess cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises. The cruise departs from Venice, Italy on the sailing date of September 25, 2011 and debarks in Rome, Italy as the final destination on October 7. The Ruby Princess takes passengers on a comprehensive, action-packed tour of the Greek Isles and surrounding city ports, stopping at a new destination for exploration almost every day. Selected locations include Corfu, Olympia, Athens, Mykonos and Santorini in Greece, Capri/Naples and Rome in Italy and Ephesus in Turkey.
The Ruby Princess is a new (debuted in 2008) and modernized cruise ship featuring 900 staterooms with private balconies, multiple novel entertainment options (such "Movies Under the Stars" evenings), a lotus spa and fitness center, extensive youth center and an array of dining venues, including a piazza-style atrium showcasing small-bite eateries, an Italian trattoria and a steak and seafood restaurant. It is estimated to cost $182 per person per night.
Princess Cruises
(800)-774-6237
princess.com
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