Princess Cruises offers a 14-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Rome. After eight days crossing the Atlantic, your first port will be Gibraltar, or "The Rock," at the western entrance to the Mediterranean. Next, you'll visit Alicante, a tourist and commercial port on the southeastern coast of Spain. Then it's on to Barcelona, a city known for its unique architecture and great dining.
Next, get a taste of France as you visit the historic port city of Marseilles. You'll also stop in Florence, Italy, before reaching your final port near Rome. In Rome you may choose to spend a few days before heading home.
Princess Cruises
24305 Town Center Drive
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
661-753-0000
princesscruises.com
Holland America offers a 23-night cruise European cruise leaving from Fort Lauderdale, with ports of call in Spain and Italy and a final destination of Barcelona, Spain The 2,700-passenger Eurodam features several restaurants, show lounges and swimming pools.
As you cross the Atlantic, you'll make stops at King's Wharf, Bermuda, also known as the Royal Navy Dockyard, and at Ponta Delgada in the Azores.
Your first European port is Lisbon, Portugal, where you'll spend two days, giving you some extra time to tour this beautiful city rich in history. You'll then visit Portimao, Seville and Malaga, Spain. After a day at sea, you'll visit Barcelona for a day, but this is not your final port. You'll continue on to several ports before returning to Barcelona. You will visit Monte Carlo; Santa Margherita, Rome and Trapani, Italy, and La Goulette, Tunisia. Finally, you'll make port back in Barcelona, where you can return home or spend a few days taking in the sights.
Holland America Line
300 Elliott Ave. W.
Seattle, WA 98119
206-281-3535
hollandamerica.com
Celebrity Cruises offers a 13-night trans-Atlantic cruise that will take you to some of the most famous cities in Europe. The 2,450-passenger Constellation boasts many amenities such as a golf simulator and full-service spa.
Paris will be your first destination after crossing the Atlantic, where you'll have a day to tour the city renowned for its art and dining. Then you'll move on to London, where you'll have to choose from among its many attractions. Next, you'll visit the famous Dutch city of Amsterdam, which you can tour by boat on its network of canals.
Finally, you'll make port in Hamburg, Germany, a harbor city sometimes known as the "Gateway to the World." From here you can return to the United States or go on to see more of Europe.
Celebrity Cruises
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
305-539-6000
celebrity-cruises.com
