Holland America Cruises tour Greece as well as Egypt and Italy from the port of Piraeus. Travelers can visit Constitution Square, or explore the last days of Pompeii. Passengers enjoy a wealth of activities, including cooking lessons in a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen, spa treatments, art, and shopping. Guests can select from various dining options in the main dining room, grill stations, or through complimentary 24-hour in-room dining. Passengers can book shore excursions and climb Greek mountains, or visit the famous Monastery of St. Andrew. The Mediterranean ships offer evening entertainment through multiple venues. Passengers can play blackjack in a Las Vegas-style casino, watch Broadway musicals, go on a bar tour, or watch recently released movies.
Holland America Line
300 Elliott Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
877-932-4259
hollandamerica.com
Norwegian Cruise Lines offer a six-day Eastern Mediterranean cruise that travels from Venice, Italy to Croatia and Greece aboard the 'Norwegian Gem' or 'Jade' ships. Passengers can enjoy endless buffets with custom-order action stations, watch the Blue man Group in a Broadway-style arena, and visit the discotheque. Norwegian Cruise Line's freestlye cruising enables travelers to have freedom of choice when designing their own vacation experience. The freestyle dining options calls for a releaxed dress code at all restaurants along with no assigned tables or set dining times. Each room's courtyard complex includes exclusive access to a private pool deck as well as a hot tub, exercise area, and pool. Passengers can play Wii games on a two-story screen or sun-bathe in front of a floor-to-cieling glass window, as well.
Norwegian Cruise Line
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, Florida 33126
866-234-7350
ncl.com
Princess Cruise Line's Mediterranean, Greek Isles, and Holy Land Cruises offer seven and 12-day cruise options that include a variety of European ports. The seven-day interlude cruises provide a blend of popular cities and off-the-path ports in smaller cruise ships. Passengers can combine their Greek voyage with a guided land tour in Italy, which is accompanied by a tour director. Travelers visit Athens' ruins, Santorini's volcanic cliffs, Katakolon's Olympic buildings, and Mykonos' villas. Aboard each ship is a glass piazza-style grand atrium that spans several desks and features shops, restaurants, and bars. Passengers can relax in the spa-inspired sanctuary, visit the library, or play in the golf simulator.
Princess Cruises
24844 Avenue Rockefeller
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
800-774-6237
princess.com
