Disney Mediterranean Cruises in 2007

Disney Cruise Line will offer Mediterranean cruises for the first time in 2007. The Disney Magic will sail from the Port of Barcelona in Spain with alternating 10-night and 11-night Mediterranean cruise vacations. Enjoy the hassle-free way to experience the beauty and culture of Europe with your entire family.

Disney Mediterranean cruises will visit Palermo, Sicily; Naples, Italy; Rome; Florence; Marseille, France; and Villefranche, France. The 11-night itineraries depart on Saturdays: May 26, June 16, July 7 and July 28. The 10-night itineraries depart on Wednesdays: June 6, June 27, July 18 and Aug. 8.

In addition to the Disney Mediterranean cruises, there will be a 14-night Disney Transatlantic cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida on May 12, and from Barcelona on Aug. 18.

Windstar Mediterranean Cruises 2006

The three sailing yachts of Windstar Cruises will spend seven months of 2006 sailing the Mediterranean and Greek Islands. From April to November, the ships will sail 40 cruises from Lisbon, Barcelona, Rome, Athens, Monte Carlo, Malaga, Marseille, Nice and Venice. Have a real adventure on a Windstar Mediterranean cruise.

Windstar's Greek Islands cruises are very popular, and the company is increasing its number of sailings in 2006 from 27 to 38. The Wind Star and Wind Spirit will sail the Athens to Istanbul itinerary. New for 2006, the Wind Spirit will sail five Greek Islands cruises on a new itinerary that allows you to combine two Greek Island cruises for a 14-day voyage with no repeating ports of call.

The Wind Surf will sail the Western Mediterranean from April through November including a 14-day Nice-to-Nice itinerary to coincide with the Grand Prix race in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The Wind Star and Wind Spirit will sail three seven-day cruises beginning late April and then again in late October. The Wind Star will also operate a series of eight cruises between Athens and Venice in July and August, with visits to Monemvasia, Katakolon, and Corfu, Greece and Dubrovnik, Croatia. The Venice to Athens itinerary visits Rimini, Italy; Hvar and Dubrovnik, Croatia and Cephalonia and Kythira, Greece.

In 2006 there will be later departures and more overnights in ports, so you have more time for shore excursions and nightlife. 20 cruises are designated "Foremast Sailings" for those who have sailed with Windstar before. On these sailings, repeat guests will save 50% or more off the brochure rate.

Take a Windstar cruise to the Mediterranean or Greek Islands in 2006. The casual luxury of these sailing yachts, and their ability to reach small, uncrowded ports, makes them a great way to go.

Carnival Mediterranean Cruises 2006

Carnival Cruise Line is offering its excellent Grand Mediterranean cruises again in 2006. Spend 12 fun-filled days on the beautiful new Carnival Liberty to historic cities in Europe. A Carnival Mediterranean cruise is an American-style fun vacation that explores the region from the water.

The Carnival Cruise Line Liberty has a friendly English-speaking staff and a variety of dining options. It's a perfect place to return to after a day of exploring Mediterranean ports.

Carnival offers 15 Grand Mediterranean cruises in 2006. These cruises depart from Rome and visit Naples, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Venice, Italy; Messina, Sicily; Barcelona, Spain; Cannes, France; and Livorno, Italy before returning to Rome. At Venice there is an overnight aboard ship. Each port has great attractions, including the Sistine Chapel in Rome, the ancient ruins of Pompeii in Naples, the famous Adriatic fortress in Dubrovnik and the canals of Venice.

2006 Carnival Mediterranean cruise Departure dates: May 7, 19, 31; June 12, 24; July 6, 18, 30; August 11, 23; September 4, 23; October 10, 22.