European Cruises

The most ideal month to take a European cruise is in late spring or early autumn for the best weather conditions, which fall under the months of April to May and September to October. During these months, pleasant temperatures and lesser crowds can be expected. However, if you want to enjoy the warm weather and hit the beaches, the summer months in Europe last from June to August. The northern lights are most visible during the winter nights, from December to February.

A European cruise traverses the Mediterranean countries, Canary Islands, and countries in Northern Europe. The Western Mediterranean cruise itinerary will see you set sail to the ports of Spain, France, Italy, and may also visit Portugal, Monaco, and Tunisia. The Eastern Mediterranean cruise itinerary passes through Italy’s Adriatic coast, Croatia and the Dalmatian coast, Greece, and some parts of Turkey and Israel. Meanwhile, Northern Europe includes Iceland, Faroe Islands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Russia, and the Baltic states.

Voyaging across Europe typically lasts around two weeks, but this depends on the routes the ship will take and your chosen cruise itineraries. You can complete your cruise-only exploration in the Norwegian Fjords in just 7 days, while journeying through the Baltic Sea can take up to 14 days. A standard Mediterranean sailing can last anywhere between 7 to 14 nights, while a grand European voyage with an additional Caribbean trip can take up to 32 nights. The length of cruising time may vary depending on many factors, such as itinerary, speed, size, and destination, so you’ll just have to choose what suits your preferences the most!

Some of the most popular cruise ports in Europe are Barcelona, Amsterdam, Croatia, Venice, Roame, Reykjavik, Copenhagen, London, Lisbon and the Greek islands.

The cruise lines that offer sailings to Europe include Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara, P&O Cruises, Royal Caribbean International,  Explora Journeys, Holland America Line, and Ponant.