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Cruise holidays offer incredible choice when it comes to the destinations available. This is hardly a surprise when you consider that around 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water. The versatility and variety offered by cruises means that travellers of all persuasions will be able to find something that appeals.

Mediterranean – West
Cruises around the Western Mediterranean are highly popular chocies, particularly for those seeking a short break. These cruises typically visit ports of call throughout Spain, France and Italy. There are plenty of other options, of course, depending on the itinerary you choose, whether you fancy a visit to Portugal, Malta or perhaps Croatia. Cruises around the Western Med can be booked at any time of year, but during the winter months you may find that the cruise ships will substitute the cooler locations, such as France and Italy, with warmer choices, such as the Canaries or perhaps Morocco.

Mediterranean – East
Eastern Mediterranean cruises often include visits to the Greek Isles, Turkey’s Istanbul and Kusadas, eastern Italy, Croatia and ports along the Black Sea, such as the Ukraine and Russia. They offer plentiful sun and beach fun, but also immerse cruisers in history and culture. Most Eastern Mediterranean cruises sail from spring to fall – with the summer high season serving as the busiest time of the year.

Baltic Region and Northern Europe
While often over-shadowed by the sunny Mediterranean, cruises to the less tourist heavy Northern Europe and Baltic provide access to a wide range of cultures and unique scenery. Baltic cruises typically visit Oslo, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Stockholm, St. Petersburg and Tallinn. Cruises that focus on the Norwegian fjords often stop at Bergen, Stavanger, Alesund, Flam and Tromso. You can also find cruises that visit the far north — including the arctic, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland.

Transatlantic
Popular routes across the ocean include cruises from the Mediterranean or the UK to Florida or New York. This will often involve a one or two week journey at sea with just a few ports of call along the way. With more time spent on the ship itself, the activities available on a transatlantic cruise ship are extensive, offering everything from cinemas and planetariums, to spas, gyms and of course plenty of shops, bars and clubs.