Mediterranean Cruises

Mediterranean Cruises
Author: Andrew Mckenna

It is no surprise that the demands and popularity of the Mediterranean cruises are on the increase. Mediterranean cruises allow holidays planners to visit a vast number of countries and cultures in short amount of time. You can expect a variety of culture, people, history and languages on the tour throughout the Mediterranean. Visitors can travel and explore various seaports, islands, see beautiful cathedrals, walk throughout the historic museums and visit various vocation spots. Holidays planners can get a better experience for the culture and closer look at the beautiful attractions. The east coast of the Spain is the hub to the Balearic Islands, including Minorca, Ibiza, Majorca and Forementera. Mediterranean cruises that stop in the Balearic Islands allow people on holiday to explore beaches, caves and peaks that stand on the bays of clean water. The port of Mahon, a main stopping point for various Mediterranean cruises is the seaport and capital of Minorca. It is the natural harbor that features miles of wonderful and beautiful beaches. Does the idea of the trip through Cairo, Rome, Barcelona, Athens and Venice appeal to you? Definitely, you like as you do not miss the opportunity of travelling all these places on one holiday. Mediterranean cruises span various exotic places and cultures in short time which is attractive and appealing for couples and families and people who wants travel in limited amount of time. Each port where Mediterranean cruises will give you an experience of new culture with unique historical information. It really makes you realize that you are in paradise when you choice Mediterranean cruises for your next holiday trip .

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All of the major cruise operators offer cruises around the Mediterranean including, P&O, Royal Caribbean, Island Cruises, Thompson Cruises and Ocean Village. They all have a slight variation in their itineraries however, they attract their passengers by offering the best value for money and providing different atmospheres targeted at different styles of holiday experiences. They all have various durations from short three or four days to the more popular 7 or 14 nights.

Luxury Mediterranean Cruises are also available including a 12 night cruise on the sumptuous Crystal Symphony liner operated by Crystal Cruises. The accommodation offered is among the grandest money can buy, with penthouse suites with verandas and separate seating areas to staterooms with balconies overlooking the sea and coast. The well known word 'posh' was first used as an acronym of the very wealthy when cruising, it stands for Port Out, Starboard Home, indicating that their accommodation had to be on the appropriate side of the ship, these wealthy 'cruisers' became know by the general public as 'posh' people! The dining restaurants on the Crystal Symphony are waiter service, decorated in different styles and unobtrusive themes, for a less formal atmosphere there is one bar and grill. Entertainment onboard is refined, comprising of piano bars and lounges. The ship boosts a computer lab and computer 'university', a spa, beauty salon, treatments rooms offering sheer indulgences in pampering, a well equipped fitness room, a pool and sun deck. This luxury cruise does not cater for children in any way, shape or form! It does however, cater for corporate events and is ideal for those who enjoy the traditional style of cruising.

There are many tour operators, and online booking sites such as SocialiteTravel.com who offer discounts on all the major cruise company's brochure prices. Discounts can be found offering a variety of different percentage reductions, free up-grades, free drinks and even a book one place get another one free!

Mini cruises are also widely available throughout the Mediterranean. Holiday makers in Cyprus can take a three night, two day mini cruise across the Mediterranean Sea to Port Said, Egypt to visit the wonders of the ancient Egyptian pyramids and discover the treasures of the pharaohs in Cairo museum. Mini cruises departing from Athens are also widely available, enabling passengers to 'island hop' for three days in comfort and style.

Cruise and stay holidays are becoming increasingly popular, combing a week ashore in Majorca, Cyprus or the French Riviera with a week onboard a cruise ship visiting different ports and countries in the Mediterranean.

The cruise season for the Mediterranean is from late April to October, however, cruising off season is usually considerable cheaper and while you may escape the crowds the temperatures will be much lower and the sea less calm.

For those who are new to cruising a short duration Mediterranean cruise is an ideal opportunity to sample life at sea before embarking on cruises farther a field.

The majority of Mediterranean cruises are fly-cruise holidays which bypass the Bay of Biscay and offer instant sunshine, however, there are some cruise companies who depart from and return to UK ports, which is ideal for those who dislike flying or are unable to fly.

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