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Mediterranean Cruise – Expert Guide
Executive Summary about eastern mediterranean cruises by John Metcalfe

A Mediterranean cruise is without doubt the most varied type of cruise available. A huge clash of cultures await all who opt for a Mediterranean cruise. More than 50 companies offer cruises along varied routes in the Mediterranean. Some companies specialize in providing Western Mediterranean cruises, concentrating on ports of call around Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Morocco. Other companies offer Eastern Mediterranean cruises which take in Croatia, Greece, Turkey and countries in the Middle East. Popular specialist Mediterranean cruises include a tour of the North African nations, a Mediterranean islands cruise that visits the island nations of Cyprus and Malta, as well as cruises around the Greek Islands. If you’re after a longer vacation, it is possible to arrange a cruise itinerary that takes you around most if not all of the Mediterranean nations.

History, culture, grand cities, ancient monuments, romantic islands and breathtaking views are all within easy reach on a Mediterranean cruise. The islands of Sicily and Sardinia hold many delights too on a Western Mediterranean cruise.

In the Eastern Mediterranean, cruise passengers can discover the spectacular Croatian coastline and its
beautiful city – Dubrovnik, before diving southeastwards to sample classical Greece and its sultry islands. A visit to the holy city of Jerusalem is a worthwhile excursion from both Israeli ports – Haifa and Ashdod – on a Mediterranean cruise of the Middle East. Egypt’s Port Said is well worth a visit too.

Exotic Cruise Ideas
Executive Summary about eastern mediterranean cruises by Ann Buroker

If you look around the web, you’ll find lots of cruise sites talking about the Caribbean. Less frequently mentioned (but still spoken of a lot) are cruises to the Mediterranean and Alaska.There’s nothing wrong with these cruise destinations (in fact, there’s a reason why they’re so popular), but if you enjoy going against the crowd, or you’re just looking for a new spot to explore, you may want to look into some more exotic cruise ideas.

There are cruises available all over the world that you might never have imagined. In lots of countries, there are river cruises that ply inland waterways (a great option if you’re prone to seasickness).

For a tropical paradise, visit French Polynesia (if you’ve heard of Tahiti, these South Pacific islands are where it’s at).

Sign up for a repositioning cruise (at the end of the season, ships will head from the Caribbean to Mexico or vice versa) or a Panama cruise that visits ports on either side of the Canal.

If you’re not crazy about the heat, head to temperate waters and visit the British Isles and other northern European capitals. You can find cruises that leave from England and explore Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Denmark, and the Netherlands. If fjords excite you, book a cruise that navigates the Baltic Sea and stop at Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. If you’re from the U.S. or Canada and want to travel closer to home, you can sail through eastern Canada and New England. The autumn colors are particularly vibrant there if you can cruise in October. Depending on the length of the cruise, you may also visit Quebec’s Montreal or Quebec City.

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