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Cruise to Europe with Carnival Cruise Lines for a vacation filled with interesting people, delicious cuisine, and a whole lot of culture. Discover castles, palaces, and a rich history that has influenced Europe’s current culture. Learn dances to new and intriguing music, culinary techniques from the world’s finest chefs, and inspire yourself with fine art. Become a wine connoisseur in Bordeaux or a race car enthusiast in Monaco. When you cruise to Europe with Carnival Cruise Lines, you’ll find yourself wishing for a permanent European residence.

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Things to Do on an Europe Cruise with Carnival Cruise Line

Countries like Greece, Italy, Croatia Spain and France are filled with culture, passion and unbelievable food. Explore ancient ruins in the ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey, marvel at Renaissance-era artwork in Florence, walk through the streets of Old Town in Dubrovnik and more. Experience there rich traditions on a Carnival cruise to Europe, where new discoveries greet you at every Old World port along the way. Featured below are just a handful of our most recommended things to do when cruising to Europe with Carnival Cruise Lines:

• Old Town Dubrovnik (Dubrovnik, Croatia) Wander the streets of the ancient medieval city of Dubrovnik to see some of the city’s best gems up close, including Dubrovnik Cathedral, the 13th-century city walls, the Franciscan Monastery and the Old Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If your travels have you feeling exhausted, head to one of Dubrovnik’s many picturesque beaches to recharge.  

• Treasures of Pompeii (Naples, Italy) Travel back in time with a trip to Pompeii, a 1st-century city buried by the powerful eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This natural disaster has left archeologists – and you – with very well-preserved artifacts and a stunning depiction of what life was like during the first century in Italy.  

• Natural Wonders and Spanish Royalty (Palma de Mallorca, Spain) Enjoy some fun in the sun at this popular summer vacation destination for Spain’s royalty. You’ll find top-notch beaches, golden cliffs and beautiful coastlines to appease your natural side, and downtown Palma is full of historic museums, buzzing plazas and dazzling cathedrals, such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria.  

• Roman Wonders (Rome, Italy) No trip to the Mediterranean is complete without a tour of Rome and Vatican City. Imagine the roaring crowds as your stare at the ruins of the Colosseum, flip a lucky coin into the Trevi Fountain and crane your neck to take in Michelangelo’s world-renowned Sistine Chapel artwork.  

• Explore Marseilles and Provence (Marseilles, France) The grand city of Marseilles offers plenty of sites for Carnival cruisers, including the Chateau d’If island prison made famous by Alexandre Dumas’ Count of Monte Cristo. Marseilles also serves as a popular gateway to Provence and some of the country’s most beautiful countryside, often the inspiration for artists like Picasso, Matisse, Van Gogh and Cezanne.  

• Sicilian for a Day (Sicily, Italy) Here’s an offer you can’t refuse – a day tour of Sicily and the surrounding regions popularized by The Godfather. Head to towering Mount Etna for a hike around the snow-capped volcano, enjoy the charming bells of the Messina Cathedral or go for a leisurely stroll through the city’s Middle Ages architecture.  

Top 10 Carnival Cruise Line Europe Cruises

• Carnival Legend Journeys - 15-day Transatlantic Departing From Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy (Oct 2024)
• Carnival Spirit Journeys - 14-day Transatlantic Departing From Barcelona, Spain (Mar 2025)
• Carnival Valor Journeys - 16-day Transatlantic Departing From New Orleans, Louisiana (Apr 2025)
• Carnival Miracle 7-day Spain Portugal & France Departing From Lisbon, Portugal (May 2025)
• Carnival Miracle 12-day Iceland & British Isles Departing From Dover (London), England (May 2025 - Jun 2025)
• Carnival Miracle 9-day Spain Portugal & France Departing From Dover (London), England (May 2025)
• Carnival Miracle 12-day Scandinavia & Baltic Departing From Dover (London), England (Jun 2025 - Jul 2025)
• Carnival Valor Journeys - 15-day Transatlantic Departing From Barcelona, Spain (Jun 2025)
• Carnival Miracle 9-day Northern Europe Departing From Dover (London), England (Jul 2025)
• Carnival Miracle 15-day Western Europe & Mediterranean Departing From Dover (London), England (Aug 2025)

Carnival Cruise Line Europe Departure Ports

Learn more about your potential departure ports for a European cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines. Your Carnival Cruise Lines Europe cruise could embark from any of the following cities:

Discover imaginative architecture, impressive Spanish dishes and beautiful excursions into nature when you cruise to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia.

A cruise to Civitavecchia is a chance for you to hop a quick train to Rome and explore the enormous history through ruins, galleries and The Vatican museums.

Dover (London), England

Dover, with its striking white cliffs, is one of the most popular gateways to England. Take in the area’s natural beauty or head to nearby London to see more of England’s most popular attractions.

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon has deep cultural roots that are exposed through ruins and museum artifacts. Cruise to Lisbon and discover the culture and history of Portugal in its capital city.

In Miami, you’ll enjoy a small taste of the tropical weather many of you will experience during your cruise, and you’ll see why Miami is one of the most popular places to live in America.

New Orleans, Louisiana

The Big Easy is one of the world’s most fascinating cities and a melting pot of culture, food and music.

The seafood is fresh, the sun is shining and there’s a whole lot to do, so get out there and explore the city before, during and after your cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida.

Photo Gallery for Carnival Cruise Line Europe Cruises

Browse our photo gallery of Europe cruising photos from Carnival Cruise Lines. Keep in mind, this is just a sample of the sights waiting for you on a Carnival Cruise Lines European cruise vacation.

Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy

Chateau d'If prison near Marseilles, France

Red rooftops in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Sunset over Messina, Italy

Ruins of Pompeii, Italy

Santa Maria Cathedral in Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Tuscany Landscape

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Carnival cruise line expands popular europe offerings in 2024.

Carnival Legend to Visit Renowned Destinations from Three European Homeports

MIAMI, March 2, 2023 – Carnival Cruise Line announced today it will expand its offering of seasonal European sailings in 2024 and opened reservations for a series of 17 cruises that will take guests to some of the world’s most picturesque seaports aboard Carnival Legend . Once the 2024 Europe season is completed, Carnival Legend will mark its return to the U.S. at a new homeport in Tampa, Fla . “This extensive series for 2024 offers an excellent variety of itinerary lengths and options for our valued guests who want to experience Europe the best way possible: with our amazing crew providing outstanding service along with all the favorite venues aboard a Fun Ship,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “Our guests who sail with us in Europe enjoy exploring diverse and spectacular destinations across the continent while simultaneously enjoying the comfort and convenience of having the amenities they know and love available to them on board.” Carnival Legend’s European series begins with a 12-day Transatlantic cruise from Baltimore, Md , on April 15, 2024. This sailing will include visits to Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal; Malaga and Valencia, Spain. From Europe, the ship will operate a wide range of itineraries for guests who want to explore the distinctive beauty and rich culture of the region from three homeports in three different countries: Barcelona, Spain , Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy ; and Dover (London), United Kingdom . Among the many sensational itineraries to choose from are:

• Eight-Day Mediterranean Sailing departs Barcelona, Spain on May 30, 2024, and visits Malta; Messina (Sicily), Italy; Naples (Capri/Pompeii), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy; and Toulon (Provence), France.
• Nine-Day Western Europe Sailing departs Barcelona, Spain on June 7, 2024, and visits Malaga, Sevilla (Cadiz), and La Coruña, Spain; Lisbon and Leixões (Porto), Portugal; and Le Havre (Paris), France.
• Nine-Day British Isles Sailing departs Dover, UK on June 28, 2024, and visits Holyhead, Wales, UK; Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Liverpool, England; Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) Ireland; and Cork (Cobh), Ireland.
• 12-Day Iceland Sailing departs Dover, UK on July 7, 2024, and visits Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) Ireland; Belfast, Northern Ireland; Reykjavik, Iceland; Grundarfjordur, Iceland; Akureyri, Iceland; Seydisfjordur, Iceland; and Invergordon, Scotland.
• 10-Day Greek Isles Sailing departs Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on Aug. 27, 2024, and visits Mykonos, Greece; Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; Santorini, Greece; Athens, Greece; Katakolon, Greece; Messina (Sicily) and Naples (Capri/Pompeii), Italy.

Carnival Legend will sail Europe throughout the summer season and into the fall, departing Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on Oct. 26, 2024, and visiting Cartagena, Spain; Funchal (Madeira) and Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal before crossing the Atlantic and stopping in Nassau, The Bahamas before arriving at the ship’s new homeport of Tampa, Fla. The 2,200-guest Carnival Legend features several accommodation options, including 50 suites and more than 630 balcony staterooms. Guests will find many of the signature venues they know and love on board – from Guy’s Burger Joint to the BlueIguana Cantina, the RedFrog and Alchemy bars, as well as WaterWorks Aqua Park and The Punchliner Comedy Club. In addition, Carnival Glory will sail a 14-day Transatlantic voyage on April 18, 2024, that features several popular European destinations, including Valencia, and Las Palmas (Canary Islands), Spain, before arriving to its new homeport of Port Canaveral, Fla. Carnival’s 2024 offerings build on the cruise line’s popular European season. Carnival Pride will soon begin 2023’s series of over a dozen European cruises from May through October. The 2023 season features various cruise lengths and itineraries with departures from Dover, UK and Barcelona, Spain. In addition, Transatlantic voyages for Carnival Freedom were also added to the 2023 schedule, with voyages between Port Canaveral, Fla. and Barcelona, Spain set for this fall currently open for sale . Once she arrives to her new homeport of Tampa, Fla., Carnival Legend will offer six-, seven- and eight-day cruises from her new homeport. Cruise options include a Panama Canal sailing in addition to several Western Caribbean itineraries, which include visits to popular destinations such as Belize, Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico as well as Montego Bay, Jamaica and Grand Cayman. For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL , visit www.carnival.com , or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.

# # # ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise sector, making a cruise vacation an affordable and popular option for millions of guests. Carnival operates from 14 U.S. and two Australian homeports and employs more than 40,000 team members representing 120 nationalities. Carnival currently operates 24 ships and is in an exciting period of growth, with Carnival Celebration and Carnival Luminosa, which began guest operations in November, and three additional ships joining the fleet by 2024. MEDIA CONTACT: [email protected]

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