Currently our dollar is worth 0.64 Euro. This certainly has a large impact on anyone thinking about going to Europe this summer or fall. Thankfully the Cruise lines are well aware of what is going on with our economy and are offering significant savings and value for cruises ranging from the Mediterranean to Scandinavia to the Baltics! Regular cruisers already understand the savings involved and may want to move on to the bottom of the article where the top deals to Europe are listed. If you are new to cruising, it is important to remember that the price includes all of your meals, your cabin, activities on the ship and in many instances, onboard credit.
Currently there are incredible prices to the Mediterranean all the way up to the Baltics. These cruises are appropriate for everyone - families, friends and couples. Of course the larger cruise lines will have the largest variety of folks, the smaller and sometimes, more expensive cruises tend to be geared more to adults.
Cruise itineraries through Europe, Destination information and Current Deals: Beginning from the North moving South:
If you want to see spectacular scenery, majestic Fjords and old European towns, the Scandinavian Cruises are the way to go. There are varying itineraries, but for the most part if you are departing from Norway, you will cruise through the Fjords cross the Arctic Circle to Kirkenes, an outpost near the Russian border. This is a cruise focused on scenery, wildlife and Viking towns. Finland is a popular spot and quite a unique surprise for Americans.
Finland has been called "Finwacky" because of the Finnish sense of humor and pastimes. Even if you are visiting the city for just one summer day during a cruise ship port of call, you can check your inhibitions at the dock and get a little Finnwacky, whether you fancy spinning around upside down on a ride at Linnanmaki Amusement Park, lunching at an antique prison turned modern-day hotel or careening through the city to your own rendition of "My Way" in a Karaoke Taxi. There are some amazing deals for this extremely unique cruise, click here to view deals to the Scandinavia and the Baltics.
The next set of "northern-Western Europe cruises depart from England, highlighting the British Isles and the Cook Islands, Ireland more majestic cliffs and scenery. The British Isles region consists of England, Scotland, the Republic of Ireland, Wales and Northern Ireland. All of the Northern European countries are expensive for Americans these days; the best way to figure out how to get the best deal is to figure out what you are paying per night for room and board, see how much you will be saving by eating on the ship and still being able to sightsee both on the ship and on land. Yes, you will have to put some money away for shopping and touring, but at least you are not paying the expense of a hotel and food.
Some Great Deals to these destinations: $145+/nt: British Isles/Norwegian Fjords $84+/nt: 12-Day N. Europe Cruise from London
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