MSC Cruises offers several itineraries and ships for a Venice-to-Greece vacation. The MSC Armonia begins its seven-day journey in Venice and goes on to Dubrovnik (Croatia), Corfu, Athens/Piraeus, Argostolion, Kotor (Montenegro) and Ancona (Italy). Refurbished in 2003, the MSC Armonia can carry 2,069 passengers in addition to a crew of 700. The ship offers 272 interior cabins, 371 exterior cabins and 134 suites on eight decks. Ship amenities include four restaurants, a casino, library, card room, business center, cyber cafe, swimming pool, jacuzzi, and various nightclubs and lounges.
The MSC Magnifica's seven-day cruise travels from Venice to Bari (Italy), Katakolon, Izmir (Turkey), Istanbul and Dubrovnik. Unveiled in 2010, the MSC Magnifica has a capacity of 3,013 persons, in addition to a crew of 1,027. The ship has 54 suites, 541 veranda rooms and 165 interior cabins on 12 decks. Ship extras include two outdoor pools, four hot tubs, a beauty salon, casino, and numerous restaurants, dance clubs and lounges.
The seven-day journey on the MSC Musica begins in Venice and heads to Bari, Katakolon, Thira, Mykonos, Athens/Piraeus, Corfu and Dubrovnik. Built in 2006, the MSC Musica has a capacity of 3,013 cruisers, in addition to a crew of 987. The ship hosts 18 suites, 809 veranda rooms, 275 interior cabins and 173 exterior cabins on 13 decks. On-board amenities include five restaurants, dance clubs, a casino, library, disco, mini-golf course, virtual games lounge, wine bar and plenty of outdoor activities for the whole family.
MSC Cruise Lines
6750 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 772-6262
msccruisesusa.com
Cruisers taking Royal Caribbean's Splendour of the Seas have a choice of two seven-day itineraries to Greece that both begin in Venice and travel to Split (Croatia), Corfu, Athens/Piraeus, Mykonos and Katakolon, or to Dubrovnik, Kusadasi (Turkey), Thira and Corfu. Built in 1996 and refurbished in 2001, the Splendour of the Seas has a capacity of 1,800 guests, in addition to its crew of 723. Covering 11 decks, the ship offers 87 suites, 144 veranda rooms, 327 interior cabins and 344 exterior cabins. On-board restaurants include the King and I Dining Room and the Windjammer Cafe; other featured amenities include a library, casino, pool deck, mini-golf course, gallery, arcade, spa, fitness center, and various bars and lounges.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
(866) 562-7625
royalcaribbean.com
Built in 2007, Norwegian Cruise Lines' Norwegian Gem offers both a 7-day and 14-day cruise from Venice to Greece. The seven-day option begins in Venice and travels to Split, Corfu, Thira, Mykonos and Iraklion; the 14-day trip travels to Split, Corfu, Thira, Mykonos, Iraklion, Dubrovnik, Athens/Piraeus, Izmir and Nafplion. The Norwegian Gem's 15 decks accommodate 2,394 guests, in addition to a crew of 1,154. Accommodations include 182 suites, 360 veranda rooms, 412 interior cabins and 243 exterior cabins. Thirteen restaurants provide fare for every palate, and on-board amenities include a spa, cigar lounge, wedding chapel, library, various children's clubs, and numerous bars and lounges.
Norwegian Cruise Lines
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, Florida 33126
(866) 625-1166
ncl.com
