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The current season promises to be hot; VIP Cruise International has prepared a great variety of routes and programs covering both popular and most remote corners of the planet. We offer sea ​​cruises for 2017 in a great variety of options. How to choose the right one?

Choosing a sea cruise for 2017

First of all, you should decide on the format of your trip: will it be an endless noisy holiday or a more relaxed voyage on an exclusive ship. It is worth considering the desired level of service. Sea cruises, the price of which is low, are distinguished by very affordable service. And premium and luxury travel is characterized by a high level of service, even individual service. The class also determines the environment on the ship, whether it will be luxurious designer interiors and high-end household items or something less demanding.

And finally, select the sailing region. It should be taken into account that the proposals popular destinations several orders of magnitude more than in remote parts of the world. But VIP Cruise International has travel experiences by sea, covering almost the entire world. We will help you organize your dream vacation!

Sea cruises: prices and opportunities

The current level of development of the travel market provides a wide range of prices. The price of sea cruises depends on the class of the cruise company: standard, premium, luxury or exclusive expeditions. The duration of the voyage and the region of navigation have a significant influence.

It is worth noting that the price of sea cruises differs only at first glance from the cost of a land holiday. If we take into account all the possibilities of traveling on a ship and the costs of a hotel stay, then the choice is clearly in favor of the first option. If you are eager to discover countries by waking up every day in a new port, perfect option- sea cruises, the price of which is significantly lower than the implementation of a similar route by land.

Seasonality and schedule of sea cruises for 2017

Each region of the world is subject to the laws of tourist seasonality. These may be strict time frames determined by climatic features, or very soft criteria of a recommendatory nature. For example, the schedule of sea cruises for 2017 to remote corners of the world, as a rule, fits into a fairly short period. And the mild climate of the Mediterranean provides an almost continuous year-round season, shifting the focus to beach holiday in summer and excursion in winter.

But if you travel by sea, you don’t have to delve into these subtleties. The schedule of current sea cruises for 2017 takes into account seasonality. Therefore, when you set off on a ship, you can be sure that you will get to the desired place at the best time. You can view the schedule of sea and ocean cruises for 2017 on our website.

Mediterranean cruise routes

The options for cruises in the Mediterranean are extremely diverse. The routes of cruise companies cover all countries of the Mediterranean Sea. On a cruise on a ship in the Mediterranean Sea, you will visit such port cities as Valletta, Cagliari, Katakolo, Cannes, Nice, Savona, Palermo, Split, Trieste, Civitavecchia (Rome), Athens, Lisbon, Marseille, Malaga and others. The most popular among tourists on Mediterranean cruises are sea voyages from Rome or Barcelona. Advantages of a sea cruise over tourist trip by land are obvious. Being on a modern luxury liner, you meet every new day in new country or city. Another important advantage is the fact that it is much easier to get to some places from the sea than to get to them by boat. tourist bus or other form of transport. Tour operators, along with cruise companies, regularly organize seasonal discounts, make special offers and offer really cheap cruises in the Mediterranean. At the same time, “cheap”, of course, does not imply an average level of service. The quality naturally remains high. Travelers can only carefully monitor the cost on the websites of tour operators or cruise companies.

As for the duration of the cruise, tourists are offered a wide variety of options to choose from - from mini-cruises only in the Mediterranean Sea, to long round-the-world cruises starting and ending in the same Mediterranean city. Prices for Mediterranean cruises in 2018 and 2019 vary depending on the date of travel and its purchase (the most profitable is early booking). The price also depends on the class of the ship, cabin category and duration of the trip.

One of the most popular options is a Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona, ​​and routes from Genoa and Savona are also very popular. Almost all Mediterranean ports where ships of the cruise companies Royal Caribbean Int., Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celestyal Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises and others call are worthy of attention. Due to the fact that the ports are located in close proximity to the cities of the Mediterranean, this allows you to significantly expand the geography of your sea voyage. From the port of Civitavecchia you can easily get to Rome, from the port of Piraeus to Athens, from the port of Livorno to Florence and Pisa, and from the port of Malaga to Granada and Seville. This makes a sea cruise an even more preferable type of travel. So you have the opportunity to visit national park Cinque Terre, included in the UNESCO list. It is located near the Italian port city of La Spezia. The island reserve of Menorca, strewn snow-white beaches, also protected by UNESCO. And not far from the port of Naples is located famous city Pompeii – a real museum under open air, where monuments of ancient Roman architecture have survived to this day in excellent condition. Pompeii was damaged by the eruption of Vesuvius and ended up covered in a layer of ash and pumice. That is why, when excavations began, archaeologists began to find well-preserved buildings and structures. And these are just a few examples of what the Mediterranean region has to offer to lovers of educational excursions.

Mediterranean cruise from Russia and CIS

The Russian tour operator Cruise House offers its clients the most popular cruise routes the largest cruise companies in standard, premium and luxury classes, as well as Ultra All Inclusive cruises. We can offer you not only to purchase a cruise, but also to arrange an additional package with transfers, air travel and excursions. At the same time, you are given a discount of up to 15% compared to purchasing a cruise separately. This is a great opportunity to go on a cruise from Moscow or any other city in Russia.

Gastronomic cruises in the Mediterranean

The all-inclusive meal plan deserves special mention on a Mediterranean cruise. During a cruise trip in the Mediterranean, tourists have the opportunity to get acquainted with the culinary traditions of this region during shore excursions. The concept of “Mediterranean cuisine” combines the best of all culinary traditions Mediterranean states, because they all have common features and characteristics. For example, methods of preparing dishes, products and ingredients that are included in the diet of residents of this region. The result is a harmonious combination of Italian, Spanish, Turkish and other cuisines, which cannot be ignored if you are traveling around the Mediterranean.

The best ships for a Mediterranean cruise

Almost all major cruise companies offer Mediterranean cruises. Among them, tours from such companies as Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Int., Celebrity Cruises, Celestial cruises, Pulmantur are especially in demand. They differ in cost and level of service. If you have chosen a cruise not on big ship, and on a yacht, then you have the opportunity to visit the smallest bays and bays, which are not intended for visits by huge hotel liners.

We recommend that you choose innovative ships for your Mediterranean cruise, such as the Royal Caribbien Internetional Oasis of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas, MSC Meraviglia of MSC Cruises, Costa Diadema and Norwegian Epic. According to tourists' reviews, these are the best cruise ships making sea voyages in the Mediterranean Sea. After traveling on these 5* hotel liners, tourists leave extremely positive reviews about cruises in the Mediterranean.

Best season for a Mediterranean cruise

The climate of the region is characterized by warm winters and hot, dry summers. It is very beneficial for the body due to low humidity in summer and fairly warm, humid winter. You can go on a Mediterranean cruise in absolutely any season, be it autumn, winter, spring or summer. However, if you want to sunbathe on the beach, it is better to choose the period from May to September. Then you will fully experience everything why resorts and beaches are so loved Mediterranean coast. In addition, you will also receive economic benefits, since it is during this period that cruise companies offer the most available tours. Thus, the period from May to September can be considered the most optimal for relaxing on the beach, enjoying the sea and the sun.

If you want to get acquainted with the sights of Mediterranean cities, you should take a cruise on the Mediterranean Sea in the Velvet season: October, November or spring. You will not experience discomfort due to the heat, there will be significantly fewer tourists and, as a result, prices for cruises will be lower. So autumn voyage along the Mediterranean Sea is a great choice for those who want to get acquainted with culture and extend the summer. In addition, prices for Mediterranean cruises are always lower in autumn than in summer.

No less interesting is the opportunity to take a cruise along the Mediterranean Sea on New Year or Christmas. During this period, the cost of a cruise on a ship in the Mediterranean Sea is also less than in summer, and the weather is quite conducive to exploring the sights of cities.

On our company’s website, you can select any Mediterranean cruise immediately in a package along with air tickets from any city and transfers. The price of cruise packages is significantly cheaper compared to the cost of a single service.

2017 has prepared for us 7 new ships of the most popular cruise companies, two of which will be presented world MSC Cruises. As many as three of this year's new ships are being built at the Fincantieri shipyards. The average cost of a liner transferred this year will be $733 million. average tonnage- 128,186 tons. The most big liner this year will be MSC Meraviglia (167,000 tons), and the most expensive will be MSC Seaside ($950 million).

Majestic Princess, March 2017

Like most other MSC ships, it will spend its first season in the Mediterranean Sea and will operate week-long cruises on a circular route. On board the ship there will be new family-type “cluster cabins” (combining up to 3 cabins into one) and a promenade with a “digital sky” 95 meters long. In addition, MSC Meraviglia will have a large outdoor water park connected to a two-story amusement park, and at the stern there will be a two-tier aft saloon with entertainment areas.

The ship will be equipped with the most the latest technologies. With the help of special bracelets, passengers will be able to open their cabins. With the newest app, MSC for Me will be able to book a restaurant table, view the day's program, book a massage, order breakfast in your cabin, get directions to a specific seat on the ship, see where your child is on board, make payments and much more.

MSC Meraviglia will be the only ship in the world to host the fantastic Cirque Du Soleil shows, specially created for MSC Cruises. A unique Carousel lounge area was designed for the show: a two-deck theater hall with an area of ​​1000 square meters that can accommodate up to 400 guests.

The company's popular Yacht Club will span 3 decks and include 75 suites, 15 interior cabins and 2 apartments. The apartment will have a large living room and 2 balconies, one of which will be larger and used as a dining area, and the second will have a swimming pool with a jacuzzi.

Where will it be used: Mediterranean, Baltic, British Isles, Northern Europe.

Norwegian Joy, June 2017

The liner's twin, designed for 3,850 passengers, is the second liner of the Breakaway PLUS class. It, like the Majestic Princess, was specially built for the Chinese market. After launching, the liner will sail to China in the summer of 2017, from where it will cruise around Asia. Interestingly, a cruise on Norwegian Joy can only be booked on NCL's Chinese website. The liner's home ports will be Shanghai and Tianjin.

The company focuses on the Chinese tradition of traveling with family, so single cabins have disappeared on the ship, but more categories have appeared for multiple occupancy. Almost all restaurants (as many as 29) will serve Chinese cuisine, and there will also be a Chinese tea restaurant. The 24-hour sports grill bar offers bowling, darts, billiards and table football.

For particularly demanding guests, luxury cabins are available, with their own courtyard and private pool, observation deck and a restaurant. Guests in cabins of this category will be served by personal butlers.

For the first time on a cruise ship there will be a two-level go-kart track with two difficulty levels, laser tag and a virtual reality zone Galaxy Pavillion (attraction cars, racing simulator, Xbox consoles, etc.).

Where will it be used: Asia

AIDAperla, July 2017

The second Hyperion class aircraft, with a capacity of 3,250 passengers. Like the first liner of this class, the ship is being built in Japan at the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard. The ship will spend this year in the Mediterranean Sea, performing week-long circular cruises, and next year it will sail to Northern Europe.

The ship will have 1,643 cabins in 22 various categories, 32 suites will have a large terrace, and 70% of all cabins on the ship will have a balcony; cabins with an enclosed veranda and a balcony can be connected into one large patio.

On board the ship, passengers will be able to take part in master classes from chefs, go to a spa where... Various types massages, rejuvenating treatments, sauna, jacuzzi and two swimming pools, go to the gym with modern equipment, take part in fitness classes, go for a morning jog in the fresh air on the upper deck of the liner. The ship will offer a wide variety of entertainment and sports grounds, water slides, climbing wall. A huge screen on which entertaining videos and films are broadcast in the open air. Glass elevators with panoramic view and a promenade 45 meters above the sea.

Where will it be used: Mediterranean, Northern Europe

MSC Seaside, November 2017

The 5,179-passenger ship will be based permanently in Miami and operate cruises exclusively in the Caribbean. This is the first MSC Cruises ship to be christened in the United States.

Its main feature will be its proximity to the sea - a magnificent panoramic promenade 323 meters long, located close to the water along the entire length of the liner. In addition, there will be a lot of open areas for walking and sunbathing.

The ship will feature large family cabins that can accommodate up to 10 people, as well as one of the largest water parks on the high seas. MSC Seaside will be the world's first cruise ship equipped with slideboarding technology, which combines water slide with an interactive game, representing a new age in technology used by water parks. The water park will be connected to the Adventure Trail - in this rope park it will be possible to climb high towers, rope bridges, mountains, labyrinths and at the same time admire the water from a bird's eye view.

Where will it be used: Caribbean Islands

Traditional Mediterranean cruises are becoming increasingly popular every year. A sea cruise is an ideal alternative to any land-based holiday on our planet. There are cruise ships wherever there is sea.
Below you will find the most popular Mediterranean cruises, stopping at the most interesting historical places on the flagship Royal Princess 5*Lux, which are traditionally the most popular and sought-after cruises.

Hurry, only the last cabins left!!!

GREAT MEDITERRANEAN

Route: BARCELONA, Spain → MARSEILLE, France → PISA / FLORENCE, Italy (Livorno) → MYKONOS (island), Greece → ISTANBUL, Turkey → EPHESUS, Turkey (Kusadasi) → SANTORINI (island), Greece → NAPLES / POMPEII, Italy → ROME, Italy (Civitavecchia)

● cabin without window - from 1464 USD
● cabin with balcony - from 2059 USD
Additional charges: taxes - 165 USD/person, a/b, visa and insurance.

TREASURES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

Route: ROME, Italy (Civitavecchia) → NAPLES / POMPEI, Italy → SICILY (island), Italy (Messina) → DUBROVNIK, Croatia → KOTOR, Montenegro → CORFU (island), Greece → CORSICA (island), France (Ajaccio) → TULON, France → BARCELONA, Spain

Cruise cost per person double occupancy:
● cabin with balcony - from 1959 USD
Additionally paid: taxes - 120 USD/person, a/b, visa and insurance.

MEET! Royal Caribbean International in Europe -
giant liner FREEDOM OF THE SEAS!

American cruise company Royal Caribbean International– the most awarded brand in international cruise tourism in the field of innovation and equipment cruise ships invites you to a cruise along the Mediterranean Sea in the summer of 2017 on a magnificent liner Freedom of the Seas 5*.

At the beginning of May, the modern fifteen-deck giant liner, accommodating 3,600 passengers in double occupancy, arrives in Europe, where it will operate weekly cruises on the Mediterranean Sea from Barcelona, ​​visiting the main European attractions, including Marseille, Nice and Monte Carlo, Pisa and Florence, Rome, as well as Naples and ancient Pompeii.

The height of the liner from the waterline to the top of the pipes is 64 meters, it is almost twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty! The latest developments in the in-flight entertainment infrastructure are implemented here: surf simulator FlowRider, karaoke club On Air Club, ice rink, a 9-hole golf course, a magnificent H2O zone (a colorful water park with fountains, geysers and waterfalls), an internal promenade with shops and cafes and much more!

Route:

● cabin without window – from 966 USD
● cabin with window – from 1119 USD
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GEMS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

Route: BARCELONA, Spain → MARSEILLE, France → NICE / MONTE CARLO, France (Villefranche) → FLORENCE / PISA, Italy (La Spezia) → ROME, Italy (Civitavecchia) → NAPLES / POMPEII, Italy → BARCELONA, Spain

Cost per person based on double occupancy, including port tax:
● cabin without window – from 878 USD
● cabin with window – from 1011 USD
● cabin with balcony – from 1466 USD
Additional charges: taxes 91.40 USD per person.

GEMS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

Route: BARCELONA, Spain → MARSEILLE, France → NICE / MONTE CARLO, France (Villefranche) → FLORENCE / PISA, Italy (La Spezia) → ROME, Italy (Civitavecchia) → NAPLES / POMPEII, Italy → BARCELONA, Spain

Cost per person based on double occupancy, including port tax:
● cabin without window – from 821 USD
● cabin with window – from 1220 USD
● cabin with balcony – from 1413 USD
Additional charges: taxes 91.40 USD per person.

GEMS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

Route: BARCELONA, Spain → MARSEILLE, France → NICE / MONTE CARLO, France (Villefranche) → FLORENCE / PISA, Italy (La Spezia) → ROME, Italy (Civitavecchia) → NAPLES / POMPEII, Italy → BARCELONA, Spain

Cost per person based on double occupancy, including port tax:
● cabin without window – from 864 USD
● cabin with window – from 1007 USD
● cabin with balcony – from 1477 USD
Additional charges: taxes 91.40 USD per person.

GEMS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

Route: BARCELONA, Spain → CARTAGENA, Spain → IBIZA, Spain (Balearic Islands) → PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain → TOULON, France → NICE, France → PISA / FLORENCE, Italy (La Spezia) → ROME, Italy (Civitavecchia village) → NAPLES / POMPEI, Italy → BARCELONA, Spain

Cost per person based on double occupancy, including port tax:
● cabin without window – from 1186 USD
● cabin with window – from 1425 USD
● cabin with balcony – from 1950 USD
Additional charges: taxes 117.24 USD per person.

GEMS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

Route: BARCELONA, Spain → MARSEILLE, France → NICE / MONTE CARLO, France (Villefranche) → FLORENCE / PISA, Italy (La Spezia) → ROME, Italy (Civitavecchia) → NAPLES / POMPEII, Italy → BARCELONA, Spain

Cost per person based on double occupancy, including port tax:
● cabin without window – from 914 USD
● cabin with window – from 1008 USD
● cabin with balcony – from 1461 USD
Additional charges: taxes 94.68 USD per person.