Western Mediterranean

Western Mediterranean Cruises - the allure of the Mediterranean

Saunter through quaint narrow alleyways. Delicious tapas and entertaining street artists. Miles of olive groves, unmistakable hospitality and a mild, constant climate. This is what the Western Mediterranean is all about and makes the Western Mediterranean Cruise such a special experience.

The Western Mediterranean Cruise - where it takes place and when to go

The body of water known in Arabic as the White Sea is an oceanic side arm and embraces numerous island groups in its dark blue mysterious depths. It extends over an area of around 2 1/2 million sq km and is up to 5267 metres deep. The best time for a Western Caribbean cruise is between May and September.

Western Mediterranean Cruises - cities and tourist attractions

Discover the Spanish city of Barcelona with its stately, as yet incomplete church of the Sagrada Familia - the life's work of Antonio Gaudi. Or you can admire the French city of Marseille. With its old port, the city's principal tourist centre, Marseille offers a colourful backdrop to your holiday. Starting in Rome, the capital city of Italy, with its mighty and famous coliseum, it's on toPalermo on the island of Sicily. One of Palermo's highlights is the city's oldest fortification, the Palazzo die Normanni. Another very popular destination for western Mediterranean cruises is the city of Palma de Mallorca on the island of the same name. With its 120 m long and 40 m wide cathedral, La Seu, the city presents an imposing face. Get to know Cagliari, at one and the same time the capital of Sardinia and its largest and oldest city. The grandiose 13th century castle district and archaeological museum make Cagliari a particularly charming destination on a Western Mediterranean cruise.

The Western Mediterranean Cruise - a sunny experience

Huge numbers of Western Mediterranean cruises are on offer, making it easy also for newcomers to cruise holidays to find the right trip and to make the cruise an unforgettable experience.