A Europe or Mediterranean Cruise Can Make Summer Travel a Breeze!
Europe can be chaotically crowded, hot, and sticky in the summer. And yet…
Summer is also magical in summer, and taking a Europe cruise during the summer months is actually the perfect way to explore during this popular time. Here are five reasons why.
1. The Weather
This is a big one. The weather during the summer months is sunny and warm. You’ll get to soak up that lovely Mediterranean or Baltic sun while exploring a variety of different ports.
Summer in Europe can also tip into the hot category. If you’re in Europe during a heat wave, you’ll be glad you have your air-conditioned stateroom to get back to at the end of the day since many hotels in Europe don’t have air conditioning.
2. More Action and Activities
Many of the town and cities by cruise ports in Europe come alive during the summer months with festivals and summer markets. In addition, restaurants and other businesses that close during the winter now fling their doors open in welcome during the warm summer months.
3. The Whole Family Can Come
Make your vacation a family affair by going in the summer when kids are out of school. A cruise is a great, stress-free way to show your children the art, history, and wonder of Europe since there are many shore excursions and activities onboard tailored to children and teens.
You’ll also be able to introduce your family to many different countries, but not have the hassle of figuring out transportation in between them – the ship has that easily handled while you simply enjoy quality time together in the evenings onboard.
4. More Itineraries
You won’t find many Baltic cruises in the winter or shoulder seasons. Even Mediterranean cruise options are more plentiful in the summer compared to spring and fall with more itineraries to choose from. Sail around Europe in the summer when you can find your dream itinerary thanks to more port of call options to choose from.
Some amazing shore excursions are offered on summer cruises, too, like seeing the castle of Denmark via a private helicopter ride or taking a ferry from Naples to Capri to explore the beaches and architecture.
5. Transportation Between Countries
Country hopping can be part of the fun of going to Europe. There are so many different cultures and languages all within such close proximity to each other, making it easy to experience several even if you don’t have a ton of vacation time.
However, getting between these countries can sometimes be frustrating and expensive – even if you don’t have kids in tow like mentioned above – because of the many tourists vying for plane and train seats, and the inevitable worker strikes that often happen in summer, or other unforeseen circumstances.
With a cruise, you unpack once and know your ship is waiting for you to effortlessly transport you to your next port of call (usually overnight) while you enjoy the summer sea breeze while sipping a glass of wine on your balcony or the ship deck, and then sleep in a comfortable bed.
