- Discount cruises to Italy are readily available for the world traveler.cruise ship image by Roy from Fotolia.com
A variety of discount cruises make port in Italy a welcomed destination to the world traveler. With ports of call such as Florence, Naples, Rome and Nice, cruise lines run year round in the fair weather of the Mediterranean, and each ship offers a variety of on-board amenities that provide value to the budget-minded traveler. The majority of cruises to Italy start in Europe although air fare to the originating city is not always included. - Travelers have a variety of ports to visit around Italy.cruising the high seas image by Edward Cooper from Fotolia.com
The Celebrity Constellation, one of the 11 ships of the Celebrity Cruise Line fleet, routinely cruises to Italy and other ports in the Mediterranean. As of August 2010, seven-night cruises with stops in Genoa, Florence, Rome and Naples start at just $649 per person.
The renovated and revitalized Constellation has an occupancy of 2,034 on the 91,000-ton ship. Throughout its 11 decks, the Constellation offers spacious suites and staterooms with flat-screen TVs and personalized service, while its on-board restaurants and lounges provide five-star dinning.
Celebrity Cruises
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 539-6000 - Cruise ships vary in size and amenities.cruise ship leaving image by Paula Gent from Fotolia.com
From the 4,719-square-foot Garden Villa suite to a 285-square-foot mini-suite, the Norwegian Jade cruise ship has something to offer for everyone. Budget travelers can cruise the fleet's primary ship in the Mediterranean Ocean starting at $519 per person (as of August 2010).
The ship has a capacity of 2,816 travelers and offers 811-outside rooms and 422-inside rooms spanning 12 decks. It offers 12 restaurants, 10 bars and three pools for guest use. Travel packages to and from Italy on the Norwegian Jade range from seven to 15 nights.
NCL Corporation Ltd.
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126
305-436-4000 - Cruise ships can accomodate a few thousand people on each voyage.modern ship for cruising anchored in venice image by Tomo Jesenicnik from Fotolia.com
One of the best values on the Mediterranean, the Vision of the Sea from Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, offers travelers a nine-night package, which beginning in November 2010, prices start at $499. After leaving from Venice, it includes visits to Naples, Rome and Nice along with four other European ports.
The Vision of the Seas has a capacity of 2,435 and a variety of traveler amenities, including a rock-climbing wall, casino, two pools and six Whirlpools, along with a day spa and fitness center. It also boasts a conference facility with seven meeting rooms.
Royal Caribbean
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
866-562-7625 - On-board entertainment options are wide-ranging on cruise ships.cruise ships on government cut miami image by Wimbledon from Fotolia.com
With a capacity of 2,400, the Disney Magic cruise ship has a wide range of on-board options for travelers while cruising the Mediterranean. An 11-night cruise, in late August 2010, start at $999 per person and included three stops along the coast of Italy among the six ports of call.
The art deco-themed Disney Magic offers family-oriented entertainment options including a movie theater, basketball and tennis courts, three swimming pools and two children's swimming pools.
Disney Cruise Vacations
P.O. Box 10238
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0238
800-951-3532
Celebrity Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
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