Hi!
We are trying to choose between two cruising dates; one of which is 13-24 May and the other 3-14 June. It is the same cruise ship and itinerary; departing from Rome, sailing through Western Italy (inc. Naples & Messina) then through the Adriatic (inc. Kotor & Dubrovnik) before finishing in Venice.
We also want to drive to the Dolomites from Venice after our cruise finishes. The June option appears better in the Dolomites because of the weather and everything starting to open, but we think the cruise may be less enjoyable due to the worsening crowds. We are hopeful they won't be too much worse because the Italy school holidays mostly start in mid-June.
My question is whether there is a significant difference with crowds in the cruise ports/destinations between those dates?
Would love any advice! Thanks in advance!