Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas, a 2,500 passenger cruise ship, has 12-night Egypt and Eastern Mediterranean cruises that stop in Rhodes. Other ports of call include Barcelona, Spain; Palermo, Italy; Piraeus, Greece; and Alexandria, Egypt. The family-friendly ship features Adventure Ocean kids' programs, a rock-climbing wall, basketball and volleyball courts, and a spa and fitness center.
Royal Caribbean
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132-2096
305-539-6000
royalcaribbean.com
Celebrity Cruises offers a12-night Greek Isles and Turkey cruise itinerary stopping at Rhodes as well as Istanbul and Ephesus in Turkey, and Santorini, Athens, Mykonos and Cret, all in Greece. Cruises aboard the newly renovated Constellation feature a martini bar, gelateria, and remodeled staterooms with flat-screen TVs and new upholstery and bedding. Programs for kids are offered for toddlers (with parents) through teens.
Celebrity Cruise
1080 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
800-647- 2251
celebritycruises.com
MSC Cruises offers 11-night cruises that start in Venice, Italy, and stop in Rhodes. The family-friendly cruise line offers a budget-friendly option: Kids 11 and under sail free, as the third or fourth guest in a room. At the other end of the spectrum, the Yacht Club offers a VIP area with 24-hour butler service, separate pool area, suites with Wi-Fi, Nintendo Wii and luxury linens. Please note: MSC caters to Europeans. English may not be prevalent.
MSC Cruises
6750 N. Andrews Ave, Ste. 100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
800-666-9333
msccruises-us.com
