 Europe
A worldly, European ambiance makes each journey much
more exciting and memorable. Come to some of the world’s
most desirable and unusual ports...each is unique in
its diversity. From the ancient wonders of the Eastern
Mediterranean to the cool beauty of the North Sea.
Summer is the ideal time
to travel north ...on a Scandinavian or Baltic adventure
you will truly never forget. Gliding through the sparkling
blue waters of Norway’s fjords, you’ll see some of the
world’s most unusual and beautiful scenery...while the
Baltic coastline offers storybook cities and an intriguing
glimpse into European history, past and present. Anyone
seeking the sun in winter will find it on spectacular
fall, winter and early spring cruises from the mysteries
of Marrakech to some of the most charming spots in Spain,
Portugal, France and North Africa. No
place on earth is quite like the eastern Mediterranean,
where each and every day can transport you back to the
dawn of civilization... to the jewel-like ports of Italy
and Greece. Immerse
yourself in the soul of Europe among the ancient relics
of glorious Rome, the majestic castles of the Scottish
Highlands or the grand palaces of St. Petersburg. From
Parisian museums to Turkish bazaars, this diverse and
wide landscape is filled with adventure.
Belgium
- Port City - Zeebrugge
This quaint seaside
resort is gateway to the charming city of Bruges, which
retains its medieval heritage in the old city center.
Stroll along its cobbled streets graced by tranquil
canals and waterways, and discover its architectural
treasures. Make sure to visit the Belfry, which has
rung out the quarter hour for over seven centuries.
Denmark
- Port City - Copenhagen
Copenhagen is built
on two islands connected by bridges. Take a walk along
Strøget, one of Europe’s longest walking streets,
lined with cafés and stores with an unending show of
street entertainers. 
CARNIVAL’S 2009 EUROPE SEASON TO BE BIGGEST
YET, WITH UNPRECEDENTED NUMBER OF ‘FUN SHIP’
DEPARTURES. 110,000-ton Carnival Liberty and Carnival
Freedom to Operate Popular 12-Day Northern Europe and
Mediterranean Cruise Programs
Continuing its
growth in the rapidly expanding European cruise market,
Carnival Cruise Lines will operate an unprecedented
number of “Fun Ship” voyages within the region
in 2009. The line’s 2009 European season will feature
two of its newest 110,000-ton ships – Carnival
Liberty, which will operate 12-day Northern European
and Mediterranean cruises, and Carnival Freedom, sailing
12-day departures to the Mediterranean.
“A
Carnival cruise is the ideal way to see Europe, offering
consumers the opportunity to experience and explore
a diversity of spectacular destinations and then return
to the comfort, convenience and amenities of their magnificent
‘Fun Ship,’” said Vicki Freed, Carnival’s
senior vice president of sales and guest services. “Plus,
with the exciting itineraries and spectacular features
of these two new ships, combined with today’s high
euro/dollar exchange rate, it’s the absolute best
way to see the grand sights in Europe,” she added.
Carnival Liberty 12-Day Northern Europe,
Med Cruises:
In response to outstanding advance
bookings for its first-ever Northern Europe program
next year aboard the Carnival Splendor, the company
has announced that the Carnival Liberty will operate
the program again in 2009 – with twice the number
of voyages.
Carnival Liberty’s 12-day
Northern Europe cruises will operate round-trip from
London (Dover) from May 9 – Aug. 25, 2009. Featured
ports on these voyages include Copenhagen, Denmark;
Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany; Helsinki, Finland; St.
Petersburg, Russia (two-day call); Tallin, Estonia;
and Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
The ship will
then operate a special one-time 12-day western Mediterranean
voyage from London (Dover) to Rome (Civitavecchia) Sept.
6, 2009, after which it will operate two 12-day Grand
Mediterranean voyages departing Sept. 19 and Oct. 25,
2009, and three 12-day Mediterranean & Greece cruises
Oct. 1 and 13 and Nov. 6, 2009.
Carnival
Freedom 12-Day Cruises to the Med, Greece, Turkey:
Carnival Freedom will offer the popular 12-day Grand
Mediterranean and Mediterranean & Greece cruises
from Rome (Civitavecchia) beginning in May 2009, following
a highly successful inaugural season in Europe this
year.
Carnival Freedom’s 12-day “Mediterranean
& Greece” cruises include eight ports: Naples,
Italy; Rhodes, Greece; Izmir (Ephesus) and Istanbul,
Turkey featuring scenic cruising of the Dardanelles;
Athens (Piraeus) and Katakolon, Greece; and Livorno,
Italy, as well as an overnight call in Rome (Civitavecchia).
Voyages depart May 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 18, 2009.
The 12-day “Grand Mediterranean” cruises
visit seven ports: Naples, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia;
Venice, Italy (two-day call); Messina, Sicily; Barcelona,
Spain; Cannes, France; and Livorno, Italy. Departure
dates include May 21, June 2, 14 and 26, July 8 and
20, Aug. 1 and 25, Sept. 6 and 30 and Oct. 12 and 24,
2009.
Exciting ‘Fun Ship’ Amenities:
Among Carnival’s newest “Fun Ships,”
the Carnival Liberty and Carnival Freedom, each offer
a diversity of dining, entertainment, and activity options,
including 22 lounges and bars, four swimming pools,
a 214-foot-long water slide, a 14,500-square-foot health
and fitness center, an Internet café, with bow-to-stern
Wi-Fi access, and Carnival’s Seaside Theatre, a
270-square-foot massive LED screen displaying movies,
concerts and other programming. Cell phone service is
available, as well.
The ships’ family
friendly amenities include a 4,200-square-foot children’s
play area – part of the top-rated “Camp Carnival”
program – and a 1,800-square-foot “Club O2”
teen facility featuring a dance floor, DJ and high-tech
sound and lighting system.
Dining options include
twin two-level restaurants with extensive menus and
wine lists, a 1,200-seat casual eatery with 24-hour
pizza and ice cream, and a reservations-only supper
club featuring USDA prime aged beef and other gourmet
cuisine.
Carnival Freedom and Carnival Liberty
also offer a variety of comfortable and spacious accommodations
including a wide selection of balcony staterooms and
suites. All feature the exclusive Carnival Comfort Bed
sleep system with plush mattresses, luxurious duvets
and high quality linens and pillows.
Carnival Specials
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France - Port City - Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a charming city of history and tradition
with a mix of contemporary and classical architecture.
A visit to a vineyard is a must in the Wine Capital
of the World.
France - Port City -
Paris
Walk Paris’ tree-lined boulevards, pausing
to gaze at its arquitectural masterpieces. Stroll through
the Champs Elysées, once an elegant 17th century promenade
with sweeping gardens, and now home to cafés, restaurants,
cinemas and chic arcades. While you rest leisurely at
a sidewalk café, take in all the sounds, sights and
smell of the City of Light.
France
- Port City - Sete
At the foot of Mont Saint Clair
lies Sete, one of the most important fishing ports on
the French Mediterranean. Specially appealing is the
Théatre de la Mer, an ancient fort, now an open theater
that offers an impressive view of the stage with the
sea in the background.
Monte Carlo -
Port City - Nice
The world’s most famous casino
(a must see even if you do not gamble), glittering nightlife,
first-class dining and shopping, make it one of the
world’s most glamorous destinations. The casino
is an elaborate Italianate structure capped by four
towers and a copper-tin roof.
Germany
- Port City - Berlin
With its museums, art
galleries, theaters and monuments, Berlin is one of
Germany’s most exciting cities. Enjoy a view of
the aristocratic old Berlin along the famous boulevard
Unter der Linden, extending from the Brandenburg Gate
to Alexanderplatz plaza. Or take a leisurely boat ride
along Berlin’s rivers and canals.
Greece
- Port City - Athens
Athens’ Piraeus port
has served the city since antiquity. The port sits about
10 km southwest of Greece’s capital city of Athens.
Visitors have come to Athens for ages (literally) to
visit the Parthenon in the hills of Acropolis and other
historic sites. Natural harbors, such as Mikrolimano,
Passalimani, Zea, Freatida and Hatzikiriakio, are famous
among tourists as well. Ancient though it may be, the
city of Athens is alive with modern shops and busy streets
as well as quiet, peaceful
 Italy
- Port City - Florence
The cultural and historical
impact of Florence is overwhelming. Close up, however,
the city is one of Italy's most atmospheric and pleasant,
retaining a strong resemblance to the small late-medieval
centre that contributed so much to the cultural and
political development of Europe.
Italy
- Port City - Genoa
Genoa is the largest town in
Lugiria, the Italian Riviera. Visitors arriving at the
port of Genoa have the option of taking boat tours of
the harbor or continuing on to catch some of Genoa’s
most famous sites. The Piazza San Mateo is a lovely
square lined with palaces. Genoa’s Via Garibaldi
is one of Italy’s most beautiful streets and is
also lined with palaces. The 16th-century mansion, Palazzo
Spinola Gallery, displays artwork from the Italian and
Flemish Renaissance eras.
Italy - Port City - Rome
At the heart of
the city, where the Forum and the Colosseum stand, you
will catch a glimpse of the remarkable metropolis that
was ancient Rome. The climb of the Spanish Steps near
Villa Borghese park will allow you an inspiring view
of the city.
Italy - Port City - Venice
Discover the
heart of Venice on a leisurely cruise along the Grand
Canal. Or if you want to splurge, an old-fashioned gondola
ride is the ultimate romantic experience. The lively
Piazza San Marcos is always filled with people and fluttering
pigeons. Take in the vista from one of the outdoor cafés
that line the plaza. Netherlands
- Port City - Amsterdam
Bustling Dam Square
is the focal point of the city. Arched bridges connect
narrow streets and slim canals traverse the city. For
the best views of the impressive mansions that line
the canals a sightseeing boat trip is the best option.
Portugal - Port City - Lisbon
This charming and lively capital city has many historic
buildings, squares and lush gardens. Stroll along its
wide boulevards with black-and-white mosaic sidewalks.
The winding streets with their “miradouros”
offer stunning views of the river and city.
Spain - Port City - Barcelona
Take a stroll
along Las Ramblas, the city’s liveliest boulevard,
with a wide tree-lined pedestrian esplanade and at the
harbor you’ll find the over-200-foot-tall monument
to Christopher Columbus. Be sure to visit the Gran Teatre
del Liceu, one of the world’s great opera houses.
The small old quarter of Barcelona is filled with narrow,
rambling streets where you can enjoy the Gothic architecture
of old.
Unpack
only once and discover Picasso and Gaudi in Barcelona,
Michelangelo in Florence, Van Gogh in Amsterdam; savor
Italian wines, Spanish tapas, French bakeries and English
pubs; sail ancient trade routes and stroll through centuries-old
cobblestone streets and Tuscan fields of sunflowers
and lavender. Multiregional Europe cruise itineraries
allow you to experience the vast diversity of the continent
- all on one cruise vacation.
Europe || Scandinavia
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Isles
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