Mediterranean Cruises

Discover a side of Europe you’ve not experienced before by taking on one of the many Mediterranean cruises available. Visit some of the most beautiful cities in Greece, Turkey, Italy and Spain as you indulge yourself in the pinnacle of luxury. Among the features prepared to ensure you feel properly pampered on board are wonderfully furnished and decorated rooms from which you can still enjoy spectacular views of the sea.

One of the joys of these cruises is the excursions you make inland during stopovers at various ports. Truly Mediterranean cruises offer an all in one package to tourists; apart from the relaxation and comfort of travelling on a floating 5-star hotel, you get to visit acclaimed sites and take exhilarating hikes through the greenery of natural landscapes. To take you through these excursions will be highly experienced guides who can comfortably communicate in a number of languages. You will also get to traipse about in exotic cities such as Istanbul, Rome, Florence and Venice sightseeing and shopping to your heart’s delight. Perhaps one of the most anticipated stopovers is the one at the legendary Cannes, where the annual international film festival is held. This town’s historic centre is full of centuries-old monuments that will intrigue history buffs and curious travellers alike. Of course there’s also the irreplaceable French Riviera. The place is also a venerable shoppers’ paradise. History freaks will also be keen on the Dubrovnik layoff on the Croatian coast. Landmarks dating back to the 14^th century are still there. One of the things you absolutely have to do is walk along the walls of the walled city; a challenging but highly rewarding experience.

The beauty of these packages is that they can be tailor-made to suit your exact needs. You can decide whether or not to include the towering minarets and domes of Istanbul in your trip. While booking with Costa Cruises you can choose to include the wellness package; therapeutic full-body massages and treatments, workouts in a well-equipped fitness centre topped off with a variety of low-calorie foods. If you’re celebrating a special occasion; a birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, etc, you can ask for special arrangements to be made to make it a day to remember. Should you be taking your kids along for the cruise, liners such as Royal Caribbean Legend of the Seas will fully cater to them with a raft of games to keep them occupied besides the on-board swimming pools. Can’t do without a throbbing night scene? No need to fear boredom; apart from a selection of bars, each serving a selection of wicked cocktails, you will be treated to live music and live DJs on most Mediterranean cruises.

While most people dream of a cruise lounging in the lovely summer sunshine, booking your Mediterranean sail in spring is not a bad idea as there are less crowds both on board and when you make stopovers. Also, the weather is still not hostile then. If you’re on a budget you might want to try a winter cruise.