Luxury Italian Cruises

Italy has long held a distinct allure for British holidaymakers. From ancient architecture and spectacular natural scenery to delectable cuisine and diverse cultural attractions, Italy’s inviting Mediterranean charm continues to win the hearts of travellers from all over the world.

To experience the essence of Italy in 2011, consider sailing the Italian Med on a luxury cruise ship. Cruise operator Royal Caribbean offers a range of luxurious Mediterranean cruises that dock in the best loved Italian ports. At each destination, you can disembark and explore these cities and the surrounding regions at your leisure or on one of the many guided shore excursions offered by the cruise.

No holiday to Italy would be complete without an exploration of its fascinating capital city. It is famously said that “Rome wasn’t built in a day”, and you equally need more than a day to indulge your senses in this cosmopolitan city. Mariner of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s premier cruise ship, regularly departs from the nearby port town of Civitavecchia for destinations across the Med. As a passenger, you can therefore take all the time you need to wander the bustling streets of the ‘Eternal City’ or tour the architectural masterpieces of Ancient Rome and the Vatican before relaxing in style onboard the ship, ready to continue your Mediterranean adventure.

Cruising the Italian Mediterranean aboard Mariner of the Seas is a holiday experience unlike any other. When not discovering the sights and sounds of port destinations such as Genoa, Naples, Messina and the magical Isle of Capri, you can take full advantage of the countless facilities onboard this floating hotel.

Sports enthusiasts can test their skills on the 30ft rock climbing walk on deck or play a round or two of golf on the nine-hole course. For those who want to live la dolce vita, world-class restaurants and cafés cater to your every whim, while the excellent day spa will leave you refreshed and ready for the next onshore excursion.

Royal Caribbean’s luxury Italian cruises offer you the opportunity to create memories that will last a lifetime. Be sure to book early to secure your spot for the 2011 holiday season.