The destination of your cruise determines much more than just the type of scenery that you will see. Cruises to the Mediterranean are well-known for their party till the sun comes up itineraries. There are also trips that are very educational and will take you to see historical and ecological wonders. Others will slowly meander through tropical waters and make leisurely stops at brilliant white beaches. The bottom line is this: You can take a cruise to any part of the world that you would like to see and do virtually anything that you want to do. But first, you have to decide on a package.
Mediterranean cruise packages are extremely popular, but you need to be careful when selecting your package since some itineraries are created with tourism in mind and others with nightlife and partying in mind. For example: Two different cruises to the Mediterranean may stop at the same ports of call but for entirely two different reasons depending on which ship you book on. The first ship might stop at Barcelona and Rome just like the second one but may feature guided tours to top tourist attractions. The second ship may avoid the tourist scene and focus instead on the culture and nightlife to be found in the area.
Cruising the storied waterways of Europe brings travelers back to the splendor of a bygone era and Avalon Waterways has taken great care to honor this legacy while also ensuring that their ships have resort-like features and every modern convenience. For example, the innovative Silent Drive System and separate passenger and propulsion sections mean reduced noise and vibration on the Avalon TranquilitySM, Avalon Imagery and Avalon Tapestry. This is just one reason why these outstanding vessels received the prestigious ShipPax Award for Outstanding Cruise Concept. For complete passenger comfort, their ships offer the largest staterooms on the European waterways today along with hotel-style beds, flatscreen TVs, modern bathrooms and more.