According to data collected by Clia processed by Rispetti Turismo, in 2023 the number of cruise passengers traveling in Italy should “break through to 13 million, with an increase compared to 2019 which could even mark +15%”. These are forecasts that confirm, if any were needed, the great predilection of Italians for cruises.
The most popular destinations are confirmed – in addition to Beautiful country – The Mediterraneanfor the low prices, ei Caribbean, for the imagery engraved in the minds of travellers. However, they exist new destinations – some close, others less so; some consolidated, others at the dawn of tourist hospitality – which pique the imagination of cruise lovers.
In short: whether you decide to sail not too far from home or go to the other end of the world to discover new destinations, the important thing is to get on board. here it is ten end-of-year cruisesfor all tastes and budgets.
Red Sea with MSC Cruises
We leave on December 26th from Jeddah and we return January 2 in what is considered the future tourist capital ofSaudi Arabia, whose strong point is Al Balad, the old area, where you can visit the sacred minarets, the ancient coral stone buildings and souks that have no equal in the Middle East. This cruise will also stop in Aqaba (Jordan) and Sokhna and Safaga (Egypt). Two days of navigation, in which to enjoy Orchestra, a modern medium-sized ship with 1,275 cabins that can accommodate up to 3,223 guests.
Ship: MSC Orchestra
Price: from 883 euros, excluding flights
United Arab Emirates with MSC Cruises
Together with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates they are the new strong destination for international cruises. The best time to enjoy the trip is during the Emirati winter (December to February, with temperatures from 24 to 26 degrees). This seven-night cruise departs on December 21st from the capital Abu Dhabi, it stops on the islet of Sir Bani Yas and continues to Dubai and Fujairah, which hosts Sheikh Zayed, the second largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates after that of Abu Dhabi. It ends on a high note December 28th with a stop in Muscat, the capital ofOman.
Ship: MSC Opera
Price: from 683 euros, flight excluded
Red Sea with Silversea
Red Sea again, one of the favorite destinations of Italians. To sail it with class you can board the Silver Moon, an all-suite ship part of the Silversea fleet, a Monegasque company acquired by Royal Caribbean, the American giant of large-scale cruises. The operation has raised fears – especially among historic repeaters – of a change in the philosophy of Silversea hospitality: we have recently been on board one of these ships and we can guarantee that little or nothing has changed. Silver Moon departs from Athens (Greece) The December 22nd and returns to the Greek capital January 6. In between, stages in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
Ship: Silver Moon
Price: from 7,650 euros. With flight included: from 9,800 euros
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Caribbean with Explora Journeys
A Caribbean cruise is not for everyone. Both for the cost – you travel on Explora I, the first-born of the Explora brand’s all-inclusive luxury boutique shipsbelonging to MSC – which by the length of the voyage: from December 22nd to the January 5, to which two more days must be added to reach Miami and return to Italy from Florida. The journey, however, promises to be unforgettable: from Florida, the 461-cabin ship – which offers starred restaurants and 5-star spas on board – will sail towards Key West (USA): from here it will direct the bow towards some of the most popular destinations slow And pure life of Central America including British Virgin Islands, Guadeloupe, Antigua and Barbuda And Puerto Rico.
Ship: Explora I
Price: from 8,400 euros, excluding flights
Hawaii with Norwegian Cruise Lines
We have been there. And we can assure that Hawaii they are a trip to do at least once in a lifetime. The price, among other things (starting from 1,080 euros for internal cabins, from 1,752 euros for those with balconies) is relatively low. Both because you are traveling aboard the Pride of America, renovated in 2022 but belonging to the “pre-smart” generation of ships; and because we are leaving in the low season, with a greater risk of experiencing some rain. Departure on December 16th from Honolulu Oahu): stops in Kahului (Maui), Hilo and Kona (Big Island) and Nawiliwili (Kauai). We return to Oahu on December 23.
Ship: Pride of America
Price: from 1,080 euros. With flight included: from 3,119 euros
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South America with Norwegian Cruise Lines
There is nothing better for spending the winter than enjoying a cruise in South America. Norwegian Gem offers a route departing from Miami with stops at Cayman Islands, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Belize and Mexico. The excursions will alternate between colonial citadels, private tropical islets and visits to archaeological sites. The length of the trip, 11 nights, makes it suitable for retired couples and repeaters, but also for younger people who love the slow pace of South American cruises and can work smart. Departure on December 22ndreturn to Miami on January 2.
Ship: Norwegian Gem
Price: from 714 euros
Atlantic crossing with Cunard
Queen Mary 2 forms – together with her sisters Queen Anne, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth – the regal quartet with which Cunard, the historic English cruise company, delights guests who love Atlantic crossings. There are only two stages – starting from Southampton (England) The December 15th and you arrive December 22nd in a New York already lit up – but it matters little. On Queen Mary 2 the experiences on board are memorable: dancing evenings, tea ceremonies served with gloves, elegant dinners. A little dream, only for true cruise lovers of yesteryear.
Ship: Queen Mary 2
Price: from 800 euros, excluding flight
USA with American Cruise Lines
If you are passionate about cAmerican culture and traditions, this is the Christmas river cruise for you. On board the American Serenade, a 180-passenger ship, we set off on December 22nd from Memphis, (Tennessee), and retraces the lower reaches of the Mississippi – in the footsteps of the stories of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn – up to New Orleans (Louisiana, arriving after a week). American Serenade, the latest addition to American Cruise Lines, is a ship without casinos and swimming pools: on board the attractions are food, card games and reading on the balcony of your cabin.
Ship: American Serenade
Price: from 4,200 euros, excluding flights
Western Mediterranean with Costa Crociere
Classic among classics: a seven-night cruise on board the Costa Smeralda departing on December 21st from Palermo (Italy) and stages in France (Marseille) e Spain (Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca). Return to Italy on December 28th. Costa Smeralda is one of the flagships of Costa Crociere: its strong points are the entertainment and on-board restaurants, among which Archipelago stands out, where fixed menus created by chefs Bruno Barbieri, Hélène Darroze and Ángel León are served.
Ship: Costa Smeralda
Price: from 1,778 euros
Bahamas and USA with Royal Caribbean
With its capacity to accommodate almost 5,000 guests, Anthem of the Seas is indeed a large ship, but almost small compared to its sisters – capable of hosting more than 7,000 people – recently launched by Rotal Caribbean. After all, this is the distinctive feature of the world’s first cruise company: crowded ships and many attractions on board: on Anthem of the Seas you will find robotic bartenders and Ifly, a glass bell in which it is possible, literally, to fly. This weekly cruise departs on December 31st from Cape Liberty (USA): after a stopover in Port Canaveral, we arrive in the Caribbean, with stops in Nassau and CococayRoyal Caribbean’s entertainment island at Bahahas.
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Source: Vanity Fair
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