Cruise Itineraries to Europe
September 22, 2009 by Jack Kennard
Filed under Cruises
For 2010, Princess is offering more of Europe – more unique itineraries and departures than ever before!
- Ships grand and small sailing to the Mediterranean, Greek Isles & Holy Land; Scandinavia, Russia & Norway; and the British Isles, Iceland & Greenland
- Five new 7-day Interlude cruises on small ship Ocean Princess® with optional hotel packages
- Princess signature 2-day Experiences in Europe available on five itineraries visiting Egypt, Israel or St. Petersburg, Russia
- Returning favorites like the 12-day Grand Mediterranean, 10-day Scandinavia & Russia and 12-day British Isles cruises
- Three cruisetours – providing an in-depth Europe land and sea vacation!
| EUROPE | |||
| Ship | Dates | Itinerary & Days | Specials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Princess | November 6 | Greek Isles 12 Day | "$$ Off Escape Fares" From: $2,259 Balcony - $2,479 Mini-suite RDF |
| European Cruise Itineraries | |||
| For 2010 | |||
| Days | Itinerary | Ships | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mediterranean Interlude, Greek Isles Interlude | Sail Roundtrip from Rome or between Rome and Athens | Ocean Princess | Princess’ newest 7-day itineraries feature the best of the Mediterranean and Greek Isles. Each features highlights of the Mediterranean and the Aegean in just a week, with visits to the boutique ports of Portofino, Barcelona and Santorini. The Greek Isles Interlude features maiden calls to Cephalonia and Itea for the famous ruins of Delphi. Plus, upgrade to an optional hotel package in Rome to create an unforgettable 10-day vacation. |
| 7 Norwegian Interlude, Scandinavian Interlude, Ireland & Scotland Interlude | Sail Roundtrip from London | Ocean Princess | Each of these new 7-day voyages, roundtrip from London (Dover), focus on a unique corner of Northern Europe exploring Norway’s fjords, Scandinavia’s capitals or the charm of the British Isles. The Ireland & Scotland voyage offers an opportunity to see the famed Edinburgh Military Tattoo. You can also upgrade your vacation to 10-days with an optional hotel package in London. |
| 10 Scandinavia & Russia | Sail Roundtrip from Copenhagen | StarPrincess | Newly renovated Star Princess sails to Scandinavia & Russia with two itinerary options, including the best of the Baltic in just ten days. Visit iconic ports such as Stockholm, Helsinki, and Oslo or Berlin. The undisputed highlight is the 2-day St. Petersburg Overnight Experience — 2 days and 1 night in port to fully explore this opulent and storied city. |
| 12 Grand Mediterranean | Sail between Barcelona and Venice | Ruby Princess | Our newest ship returns to sail Princess’ signature Mediterranean itinerary, featuring the region’s most popular ports with visits to Monte Carlo, Athens, Istanbul and an overnight stay in Venice. Explore the historic sights of Rome, and the art and culture of Florence/Pisa and Venice’s famed canals. |
| 12 Greek Isles | Sail between Rome and Venice | Ruby, Crown and Star Princess | Set sail to idyllic Greek isles such as Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu and Rhodes, as well as other great destinations like Dubrovnik, Naples and Kusadasi for the ruins of Ephesus on a choice of three different ships — including our newest jewel, Ruby Princess. |
| 12 Holy Land | Sail between Athens and Rome or Venice | Pacific Princess | Princess continues to offer season long departures to the Holy Land. Every itinerary includes the 2-day Egypt Experience and the 2-day Israel Experience for more in-depth exploration of the best sampling of culture and sights the region has to offer, including ancient landmarks of Cairo, the pyramids at Giza and magnificent Jerusalem. |
| 12 British Isles | Sail Roundtrip from London | Crown Princess | Crown Princess reigns supreme again in the British Isles. Visit Cork and explore Blarney Castle and journey to the sights and sounds of Liverpool and Glasgow. Plus, two of the four departures will feature an opportunity to see the famed Edinburgh Military Tattoo. |
| 12 Mediterranean Odyssey | Sail between Rome and Venice | Star Princess | Princess’ newest 12-day Mediterranean itinerary featured exclusively on Star Princess. It offers the best of the Mediterranean during the fall — including Istanbul, Rome, Florence and Athens. |
| 12 Mediterranean Collection | Sail between Rome and Venice | Pacific Princess | Elegant small-ship sailing to some of the lesser-known and unique gems of the Mediterranean — Monte Carlo, Portofino, Malta and more. Explore Koper, Slovenia, an all-new port for the season, to explore the capital city of Ljubljana. Venture off the beaten path to Corsica, with it’s rugged terrain and distinctive culture. |
| 18 Top of the World Explorer, Fire & Ice Explorer | Sail between New York and London | Ocean Princess | Explore the remote regions of Iceland and Greenland and the cultures of Northern Europe and Atlantic Canada as you travel the same waters Vikings once sailed. View the dramatic vistas of Iceland at Grundarfjordur, Isafjordur, and Akureyri, and visit the quaint and distinctly French islands of St. Pierre et Miquelon. Both itineraries feature a new port for the season — Newcastle, U.K., or Eidfjord, Norway. |
Best Group Cruise Program
The 2010 group discount is available in all group categories and is from $100 – $500 more than the group discounts in 2009. Plus, Mediterranean Passage voyages are priced at 2-for-1.
Take out group allocations early to ensure the best group rate as these special introductory group fares will be increased.
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I am interested in the August 24, 2009 sailing on the Ruby Princess in an interior or obstructed view cabin. Could you please quote fare.
Thank you
Diana
My family and me are interested in making a trip around Greece, Istambul, Cairo and Jerusalem next year, maybe at the end of Summer, beginning of Fall. What can you advise us?
Thanks,
Gonzalo
Gonzalo, That sounds like a great cruise itinerary. We have several cruise lines to choose from and will have a cruise specialist contact you today.
We are interested in a Spring 2010 Vacation to Europe possibly London, Rome, Florence, Athens, Santorini, Venice. WE are not interested in Turkey.
We prefer a land vacation though would consider a cruise if we can cover areas we are interested in. Also, would like to consider using our American Express rewards points in addition to other funds.
Thank you for your information.