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The Best Way To Experience Mykonos And Its Cruise Port

Most guests on a Mediterranean cruise holiday that stops in Mykonos won’t be seeking out its late-night bars and buzzing party vibe. In fact, it’s more than likely that the cruise ship will have set sail again by that point. Instead, cruise guests enjoy the island’s gorgeous golden sands and turquoise waters, its intriguing history and mythology, and the pretty white-washed houses and cobbled streets. So, if you’re stopping ashore for a day on the Greek island of Mykonos, here’s how you can experience this underappreciated charm. What to expect when you arrive at Mykonos cruise port Cruise ships...

The Best Way To Experience València And Its Cruise Port

The Spanish port of València is a popular cruise stop on West Mediterranean cruise holidays. The city is stunning, easily accessible from the dock and has plenty to do in and around the area. Below, we share our guide to help you make the best of your time here. What to expect when you arrive at València cruise port València is located on the southern coast of Spain, with Barcelona to the east and Alicante to its west. Looking out over the Mediterranean, the terminal is situated on the Poniente Quay, with two berths (395m and 379m long, respectively). ...

Fred. Olsen Cruises: Discover a delightfully traditional way to cruise

If mega cruise ships seem a little daunting and the many adrenaline-pumping activities found on these increasingly large ships are just not your cup of tea, then Fred. Olsen Cruises offers a wonderfully enticing alternative. Fred. Olsen Cruises do not try to keep up with the trends or seek to develop new and thrilling ways for you to spend your time onboard. Instead, they uphold the charming tradition of cruising and maritime heritage. And with a history dating back to 1848, they are perfectly positioned to do just that. Fred. Olsen Cruises is a family-run cruise line that treats...

Obscure Things You Can Do In Your Favourite Cruise Destinations

A cruise holiday doesn’t have to involve visiting the most popular tourist destinations or enjoying ‘typical’ cruise-style activities. If you like to do things differently when you’re on holiday, we’ve sought out some of the most obscure places you can visit on your favourite cruise destinations. The Mediterranean The Flooded Crypt of San Zaccaria, Venice, Italy Many visitors come to this Gothic- and Renaissance-style church to admire the beautifully ornate main hall and façade but venture below ground to the burial basement and you will discover a strangely attractive feature. Like many of Venice’s buildings at this level, it’s...

The Best European Destinations You Can Sail To With Avalon’s River Cruises

Watch the world go by as you meander through some of the most stunning destinations across Europe on an Avalon Waterways river cruise. On this stylish European cruise line, it’s all about the view. And that’s highly evident in their ship’s design; open-air balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows and beds angled to face the window on their newest all-suite ships. But what views are on offer from these luxury river ships? Below, we reveal Avalon Waterways’ best European destinations. Amsterdam: River Rhine Amsterdam is the starting point of many of Avalon’s river cruises, where you’ll have at least a full day...