Norwegian Cruise Line offers a seven-day cruise that begins in Venice. Travelers can arrive early to explore the island city its narrow, maze-like walkways and canals. On the second day of the cruise, the ship crosses the Adriatic Sea to stop in Slovenia at the port of Koper, then heads south to Split and Dubrovnik, two popular Croatian coastal cities. The remainder of the trip is dedicated to the Italian cities of Messina, Naples and Rome. The ship includes a myriad of restaurants and bars. Four hot tubs, a pool, fitness center, library and movie theater are also on board. This family-friendly cruise also features a kids club, teen club, video arcade and kiddie pool.
Norwegian Cruise Line
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126
305-436-4000
ncl.com
Beginning in Venice, this Costa Cruise takes passengers on a seven-day adventure around the coast of Italy. The first stop is Bari, located on the "heel" of the boot-shaped country. Following Bari is quick stop-over in Corfu, one of the Greek Ionian Islands. The cruise then makes its way to La Valleta in Malta, then Naples and Savona on the western coast of Italy. In Savona, travelers can visit the former home of Christopher Columbus. Cruise ship guests can book a number of guided excursions at each port, such as a bicycle tour through Vesuvius National Park in Naples. The ship has more than 500 cabins, a number of bars and restaurants and four pools, two of which boast retractable glass roofs. The Samsara Spa is also located on board the ship.
Costa Cruises
200 S. Park Road
Hollywood, FL 33021
877-882-6128
costacruise.com
This week-long, round-trip Royal Caribbean cruise begins in Rome and includes stops in Villefranche in France and two Spanish cities, Barcelona and Palma De Mallorca. The ship then heads back across the Ligurian Sea to the Italian island of Sardinia, where guests visit the capital city of Cagliari. The cruise ends back in Rome, where guests have more time to explore the ancient ruins and exciting nightlife the city has to offer. The cruise ship offers plenty of on-board activities, including ice skating, rock climbing and miniature golf. A spa, fitness center, basketball court, casino and five-story movie theater are also available to ship guests.
Royal Caribbean International
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
800-398-9819
royalcaribbean.com
