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The continent of Europe is like a puzzle waiting to be solved by you. The nearly 50 nations each offer something different, perhaps a wonderful delicacy or an exciting tale of conquering knights and quirky princesses. The continent is divided into many regions. There is Northern Europe where you’ll find Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Denmark, with their rugged natural landscapes and ultra-modern architecture. The Mediterranean encompasses nations like Spain, Italy and Greece. These countries have wonderful traditions from flamenco dancing to the creation of pizza, not to mention the beautiful beaches along the coast line. Western Europe offers travelers some of the cultural highlights of Europe, with cities like Paris, London and Brussels.

Those looking to explore the interior of Europe will enjoy a river cruise on the Rhine or Danube sailing into Central Europe’s capitals like Vienna and Budapest. You can also explore Eastern Europe with sailings visiting the glittering Russian city of St. Petersburg and its famed Hermitage museum. With each trip you’ll assemble another part of the puzzle to get the full picture of this spectacular continent.

Mediterranean

Cruises to the Mediterranean offer a chance to explore the history, art and culture of many countries where you'll find everything from centuries-old architecture to bustling streetside cafes. Whether you're seeking total escape or destination immmersion, there’s a Mediterranean cruise for you.

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Peterhof Palace and Gardens in St. Petersburg, Russia

Northern Europe

Northern Europe has some of the most amazing landscapes in the world, from Norway’s majestic fjords to Finland’s famous glacial lakes. With a Northern European cruise, you can visit these sights, learn the history and experience the varied cultures of these proud European nations.

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River Cruises in Europe

Explore the heartland of Europe with a river cruise through the continent's major waterways, including the Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Seine and more. You'll sail by rolling vineyards, ancient castles, majestic cliffs and waterfront villages during a completely immersive European vacation experience.

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River Cruises in Russia

A river cruise in Russia will take you to big cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg, but also to the small towns lining the Volga River where you can really understand the life and culture of Russia. You'll see stunning churches, priceless art, mesmerizing ballets and vibrant markets.

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Things to Do on a Cruise to Europe

Europe may be one of the smallest continents, but it packs a punch with several countries that have had long and famous histories. There are castles, cathedrals and exciting monuments. No matter whether you visit the countries and ports of the Mediterranean, Scandinavia or the cities that line Europe’s famed rivers, you’ll find an interesting piece of history, an incredible site and some food to die for. Featured below are some of the best ways to spend your time cruising through Europe:

Traipse through the fields of tulips in the Keukenhof Gardens, just outside of Amsterdam. Each March through May their site opens up with more than 7 million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths.
Experience the amazing natural delights of Scandinavia. In the summer time they have extremely long days, where the sun seems to never set. In the winter, head north where you can see the Aurora Borealis on a clear night.

Live the glamorous life with a trip to the Cote d’Azur and Monaco. Here you can lounge on the beach or get dressed to the nines for an evening of gambling at the famous Monte Carlo Casino.
Discover great artwork at sites like the Louvre and the Sistine Chapel. Works include masterpieces by the great European artists Van Gogh, Monet, Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Da Vinci, among many others.

Spend a romantic evening on a gondola ride under the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal in Venice, a magical city where boats replace cars.
In England you can spend a full day at the Tower of London, a complex of buildings that houses the royal armory and the royal jewels. This is also the spot where King Henry VIII had his wives beheaded, and where the eventual Queen Elizabeth was imprisoned.

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Sample Europe Itineraries

Celebrity Cruises > Celebrity Reflection 8 NIGHT IBERIAN PENINSULA CRUISE Departing From Lisbon, Portugal

Cunard > Queen Victoria 10 NIGHT Europe - Western CRUISE Departing From Southampton, England

Avalon Waterways River Cruises > Treasure of Galapagos 14 Night Discover the GalÃ¡pagos & Peru Departing From Lima, Peru

Avalon Waterways River Cruises > Treasure of Galapagos 7 Night Ecuador & Its GalÃ¡pagos Islands Departing From Quito, Ecuador

Azamara > Azamara Pursuit 8-NIGHT SPAIN INTENSIVE VOYAGE Departing From Lisbon, Portugal

Royal Caribbean International > Jewel Of The Seas 10 NIGHT BARCELONA TO COPENHAGEN CRUISE Departing From Barcelona, Spain

Regent Seven Seas Cruises > Seven Seas Explorer 14 NIGHT Europe - Western CRUISE Departing From Lisbon, Portugal

Princess Cruises > Regal Princess 12 NIGHT Europe - Western CRUISE Departing From Southampton, England

Celebrity Cruises > Celebrity Apex 10 NIGHT UK, SPAIN, PORTUGAL & FRANCE Departing From Southampton, England

Azamara > Azamara Pursuit 10-NIGHT WINE & ROMANCE VOYAGE Departing From Lisbon, Portugal

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Europe: Cruise Lines

The highest forms of Western culture, art and cuisine all come from Europe. This continent with its rich traditions and customs is waiting for you to uncover it. You can experience Europe on luxury or popular cruises and you can get a different perspective of the interior of the continent on a river cruise.

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Amawaterways

Explore the world’s most beautiful rivers, creating a lifetime of memories from AmaWaterways’ intimate, luxurious river ship.

Avalon Waterways River Cruises

With their new Suite Ships Avalon offers the largest staterooms of any river cruise line, and a majority of their staterooms are suites with open air balconies.

Azamara

Immerse yourself in the world’s most interesting places. Azamara Cruises boasts more overnights in ports, longer stays and night time tours.

Carnival Cruise Line

Fun with a capital F is what you can expect on a Carnival Cruise. With the largest fleet at sea Carnival offers sailings perfect for the whole family.

Celebrity Cruises

With innovative spaces like the Lawn and the AquaSpa Celebrity Cruises gives their customers a taste of modern luxury.

Crystal Ocean Cruises

Crystal Cruises is known as being amongst the most awarded luxury cruise lines. With innovative programming like ComputerUniversity@Sea, it’s easy to see why.

Crystal River Cruises

Crystal River Cruises invites guests into a luxurious river cruise experience where no detail goes unnoticed, and no need unmet – all built on the stellar reputation of Crystal.

Cunard

Sail like the royalty on a Cunard ocean liner. This regal line has been sailing its famed transatlantic crossings since the 1840s.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Breaking with traditions, Norwegian Cruise Line promotes freestyle cruising with a variety of specialty dining restaurants and entertainment options.

Princess Cruises

Best known for the Pacific Princess on the Love Boat, Princess Cruises has been a leading name in cruising and visits a wide range of destinations.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Offering a completely all-inclusive cruise, Regent Seven Seas is known for exquisite service on beautifully designed intimate ships, classic cruising at its best.

Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean International is known for ships with a wow factor. From ice skating rinks to zip lines, if you can think of it, you can find it on a Royal Caribbean cruise.

Seabourn Cruise Line

Whatever you desire, on a Seabourn cruise you’ll have it. This luxury brand offers small ships that allow you to explore less traveled ports for unique experiences.

U River Cruises

Designed from the ground up for the young and young at heart, U by Uniworld delivers experiential travel in a convenient, fun and personalized river cruise experience.

Uniworld River Cruises

Sail through the world’s rivers in the poshest ships on the river, Uniworld’s boutique ships are designed to inspire, excite and revive your spirit.

Viking Ocean Cruises

Focusing their sailings on the culture of each cruises destination. Onboard each sailing you have lectures, demonstrations and tastings as part of a Culture Curriculum.

Viking River Cruises

Viking Rivers focuses their sailings on the culture of each cruises destination. Onboard each sailing you have lectures, demonstrations and tastings as part of a Culture Curriculum.

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Europe: Departure Ports

The continent of Europe is packed with history, art and culture. A cruise here is sure to be memorable, filled with trips to see masterpieces, try authentic dishes and perhaps pick up a new language. You can cruise to Europe on a transatlantic cruise, or you can sail from major ports in the Mediterranean like Barcelona, Rome and Venice or you can explore the countries bordering the Baltic and North Seas leaving from Stockholm, Amsterdam and Southampton, which is just minutes from London.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands

With Amsterdam’s beautiful canals and an open attitude you’ll find no shortage of interesting attractions in the capital of The Netherlands.

Barcelona, Spain

Discover imaginative architecture, impressive Spanish dishes and beautiful excursions into nature when you cruise to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia.

Bordeaux, France

Come for the wine and stay for the culture. Bordeaux is a lively city in Western France known for its beautiful vineyards, incredible wines and enriching heritage.

Lima, Peru

Lima is a hidden gem offering a lot of history, beautiful architecture, sprawling beach front and a vibrant nightlife.

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon has deep cultural roots that are exposed through ruins and museum artifacts. Cruise to Lisbon and discover the culture and history of Portugal in its capital city.

Monte Carlo, Monaco

Experience the life of the rich and famous with a trip to the glamorous spots of Monte Carlo in the tiny constitutional monarch of Monaco.

Paris, France

See what all the buzz is about when you visit Paris, the city of light, with its riveting history, enchanting landscapes and rich cuisine.

Quito, Ecuador

Quito is a year-round destination with perfect spring-like weather and breathtaking scenery from the surrounding mountain ranges, some volcanic and some snowcapped. Old World and New World attractions blend together perfect in this historical Unesco World Heritage site.

Southampton, England

The cruise port of Southampton features tons of diverse attractions that provide insight into England’s culture and storied past, including fortresses, gardens and national parks.

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