QLUVS2CRUZ Posted May 29, 2011 #1 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Being in America, we have sailed RCI and Carnival for cost and ease of getting to the port...we want to try a European cruise for our 10th anniversary in 2012. It will require us flying to Europe to board, which is fine...but which cruise to choose?? After reading some reviews, I think Costa sounds like a good cruise line for us (tell me if you'd suggest others), but it's hard to know which ports to choose. A few years back I looked briefly at one that starts in Italy then cruises to some of the Greek Isles and Alexandria...that sounded interesting...would you recommend a cruise like this? Or is one to Spain and the Italian ports more highly recommended? I am still reading the boards, but your opinions are greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CtheW0rld Posted May 29, 2011 #2 Share Posted May 29, 2011 diffucult question, but i like one one you're think of (greek islands & egypt). be aware, though, that egypt is still in turmoil and the ship may substitute a different port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PersistenzaretiniKa Posted June 5, 2011 #3 Share Posted June 5, 2011 mediterranean in general is always a good choice expecially if u choose it in "low season". high season for us is in august, because august 15 is the moment where everyone go to vacation (and prices are higher). i'd suggest u a long cruise (a week is too short, they embark and disembark in every port and it's very stressing and chaotic) i personally love cruising around noth europe and i can suggest norway, svalbards, iceland, greenland. baltic is another wonderful choice. i hope u'll like your stay on an italian ship :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer Bob Posted June 7, 2011 #4 Share Posted June 7, 2011 How important is "ease of getting to the ports"? I strongly recommend heading over to Europe a few days early, for both flight delay and jet lag reasons, but that can make getting to the ship a bit of an expedition unless carefully planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alys Posted June 7, 2011 #5 Share Posted June 7, 2011 2 years ago - Aug. 09 - did Concordia round trip out of Barcelona - excellent vacation...we liked - ONLY 24 USA/Canada folks! This year - cruising again out of Barcelona - on the smaller ship - Marina. Also did a Costa cruise out of Dubai in Jan. 09 We very much enjoy the European atmosphere...and the crew treats us wonderfully - as their English is better for them than their Italian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QLUVS2CRUZ Posted June 7, 2011 Author #6 Share Posted June 7, 2011 How important is "ease of getting to the ports"? I strongly recommend heading over to Europe a few days early, for both flight delay and jet lag reasons, but that can make getting to the ship a bit of an expedition unless carefully planned. I think definitely a couple of days before and maybe after...if we are flying to Europe for a vacation, might at well get our money's worth!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer Bob Posted June 8, 2011 #7 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Barcelona is pretty easy. I've also done Milan/Savona- stayed in Milan, then went back to the airport for Costa's day-of-sailing transfer- reasonably priced and convenient. Remember to travel light. Costa doesn't have self-service laundry on board so that's something you'll have to plan for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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