Winter European Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line

• This company offers European cruises throughout the winter months on its ship "Norwegian Jade." A 12-day Eastern Mediterranean round-trip cruise starts and finishes in Barcelona. The ship then proceeds to Rome, Athens, Alexandria and Valletta before returning to Barcelona. There is a choice of cabins on board, some of which offer a balcony view. The Norwegian Jade has a fitness center and nightly shows in the Stardust Theater.

  Norwegian Cruise Line

  7665 Corporate Center Drive

  Miami, Florida 33126

  866-234-7350

  ncl.com

Oceania Cruises

• Oceania Cruises operate a number of winter cruises in Europe. Their 12-day Mediterranean Grandeur cruise on the "Insignia" starts in Monte Carlo and finishes in Venice. The ship visits Italy, Greece, Croatia and Slovenia. Highlights of the trip include Capri and Sorrento in southern Italy. Optional excursions are available throughout the itinerary as well as a choice of accommodation on board and a range of dining options.

  Oceania Cruises

  8300 N.W. 33rd St.

  Miami, Florida 33122

  800-531-5619

  oceaniacruises.com

Viking River Cruises

• River cruises are becoming increasingly popular. The eight-day Rhine Discovery cruise operates between Amsterdam and Basel with stops in Cologne, Heidelberg and Strasbourg. On the way, travelers will see castles in Germany and windmills in Holland. The specially designed Rhine cruise ships offer 99 outside staterooms, a bar, restaurant and sundeck with 360 degree views. Cookery classes and hands-on craft demonstrations take place on board.

  Viking River Cruises

  Nelsons House

  83 Wimbledon Park Side

  London SW19 5LP

  United Kingdom

  +11-44-208780-7998

  vikingrivercruises.co.uk

P&O Cruises

• A long established UK operator, P&O offer a 17-night Christmas cruise around the Western Mediterranean on board the "Arcadia." The ship leaves from Southampton and proceeds to Portugal, Spain, Italy, France and Gibraltar before returning to the UK. Christmas Day is spent at sea and New Year's Eve is celebrated in Barcelona. This tour is exclusively for adults and on board there is a nightclub, casino and a theater. A choice of accommodation is available, depending on budget.

  P&O Cruises

  Carnival House

  100 Harbour Parade

  Southampton SO15 1ST

  United Kingdom

  +11-44-0845-6780014

  pocruises.com