Western Europe Cruise Destinations

As vast as the globe, as wide as the seas surrounding them, you will cruise to ports such as the UK, Ireland, Scotland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands, Romania, Croatia and Corsica.

In western Europe, visit Norway's west coast where the prime attractions are its gorgeous fjords. Cruises often turn around from Copenhagen or London. Or, the cruise may go to the Baltic region which is one of Europe's major centers of art, culture and history. Major cities there include Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg and Copenhagen.

Example Cruise itineraries.

Ports of Call: Amsterdam, Netherlands; Brussels/Brugge (Zeebrugge), Belgium; Paris (Le Havre), France; La Coruna, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Tangier, Morocco; Barcelona, Spain

Ports of Call: Southampton (London), England; Paris (Le Havre), France; Brussels/Brugge (Zeebrugge), Belgium; Amsterdam, Netherlands; La Rochelle, France; Bilbao, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Gibraltar, United Kingdom; Cruise Cabot Strait; Barcelona, Spain

Is a particular European country or city on your "must see list" then please contact Only Cruises Travel to find the Europe & British Isles Cruise itinerary of interest to you and take advantage of our Europe Cruise Experts knowledge & experience of the cruise lines and ships the sail Europe.

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Sites to see while cruising

Here are some cruise highlights in western Europe:

London, England is quite the beautiful and grand city. Whether visiting Westminster Abbey or St. Paul's Cathedral, or the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London, the regal city of London is one destination you won't soon forget.

Edinburgh, Scotland is renowned as one of Europe’s most attractive cities. In Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town, there is a marvelous mixture of elegant streets, charming squares and quaint alleyways. The most famous sight is Edinburgh Castle, set high up on a craggy cliff.

Inverness/Loch Ness Scotland is a charming, historic seaport on the banks of the River Ness. It is also the home of Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster. You’ll also want to visit Cawdor Castle, of Macbeth fame.

Dublin, Ireland is the capital of Ireland. Whether you're walking the medieval streets around Dublin Castle or enjoying a pint at Keating's Pub, you're almost certain to be introduced to the famous charm and wit of the Irish.

Copenhagen, Denmark is known for its blooming flowers in Tivoli Gardens or the famous Little Mermaid statue. Amalienborg Palace is a good place to catch the changing of the guards, and Kronberg Castle is the famous setting of Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Stockholm, Sweden has at least fifty bridges that connect this Swedish capital's fourteen islands to its mainland. Visit the 600-room Royal Palace or make your way through the Gamla Stan, or Old Town, packed with historic buildings, shops and cafés.

Oslo, Norway is an old city that dates back in time to 1050. All of this historic capital city's lavish history can be uncovered at the Viking Ship Museum and the Kon-Tiki museum, which serves as home to the Fram, a famous polar exploration ship. Cross the drawbridge to the formerly impenetrable Akershus Castle and meander through the famous Vigeland Sculpture Park.

Gdansk, Poland is a medieval port with a prime location along the Baltic Sea. Gdansk has 1,000-year-old monuments and buildings that have been brought back to life from near-ruins.

Italy Cruising - must-see attractions, includes: the Sistine Chapel in Rome, the ancient ruins of Pompeii in Naples, the famous Adriatic fortress in Dubrovnik and the romantic canals of Venice.

Cruise Travel Requirements

U.S. and Canadian citizens must:

1. Provide proof of citizenship. This consists of a passport only; YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PASSPORT TO SAIL.

2. Proof of identity can be one of the following:

• Valid driver's license
• Government identification card including photograph and physical description
• For children ages 6 to 17, a school ID card is acceptable

NOTE: Permanent residents of the United States are required to carry their Alien Resident Card (ARC) for boarding. A child traveling with an adult, who is not their parent or legal guardian, must possess a notarized parental/guardian consent letter that authorizes the minor to travel and that further authorizes medical treatment in case of an emergency.