Grand European Explorer
- 24 Sep ‘24
- 26 nights
- Departing from Southampton (London)
- Caribbean Princess
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Inside price from$6,224*/pp
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Outside price from$6,613*/pp
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Balcony price from$11,351*/pp
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Suite price from$13,884*/pp
YOUR ITINERARY
Southampton (London) - Trondheim - Tromso - Alta - Alta - Loften Islands - Alesund - Southampton (London) - La Coruna - Seville (Cadiz) - Malaga - Cartagena, Spain - Mallorca (Palma) - Valletta - Sicily (Messina), Italy - Salerno - Rome (Civitavecchia)
The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that enc...
The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that encloses some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. The landscape of hills and heaths, downs and forests, valleys and dales, is without rival. Southampton serves as your gateway to the countryside – and to a wide variety of historic sites, national landmarks and charming. And of course, London is a two-hour drive by modern highway.
The United Kingdom’s premier passenger ship port, Southampton was home for many years to the great transatlantic liners of yesteryear.
Trondheim is a city on the Trondheim Fjord, in central Norway. D...
Trondheim is a city on the Trondheim Fjord, in central Norway. Dating back to the 11th century, Gothic Nidaros Cathedral features an ornate rose window and a detailed west facade.
Lying north of the Arctic Circle, Tromsø has been a departu...
Lying north of the Arctic Circle, Tromsø has been a departure point for Arctic explorers and hunters since the 18th century. Today, this town of some 50,000 individuals is home to the northernmost university in the world, which gives Tromsø a lively cultural and street scene, highlighted by the annual Midnight Sun Marathon.
Ride the cable car to the summit of Mt. Storsteinen for dramatic views of Tromsø city and Troms Island. Enjoy refreshments at the panoramic restaurant.
Alta is known as the “City of the Northern Lights&...
Alta is known as the “City of the Northern Lights” and people from around the world come here to watch the spectacular phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis. In 1899, the world’s first Northern Lights observatory was built on Halddetoppen just outside of Alta. But Finnmark’s largest city has more to offer than bright dancing lights. Alta’s the gateway to unspoiled beauties such as the Finnmarksvidda plateau and the Sautso, often called Northern Europe’s Grand Canyon. From the UNESCO-protected rock carvings at the Alta Museum to the fascinating Sami culture, Alta is a tantalizing treasure just waiting to be discovered.
Alta is known as the “City of the Northern Lights”...
Alta is known as the “City of the Northern Lights” and people from around the world come here to watch the spectacular phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis. In 1899, the world’s first Northern Lights observatory was built on Halddetoppen just outside of Alta. But Finnmark’s largest city has more to offer than bright dancing lights. Alta’s the gateway to unspoiled beauties such as the Finnmarksvidda plateau and the Sautso, often called Northern Europe’s Grand Canyon. From the UNESCO-protected rock carvings at the Alta Museum to the fascinating Sami culture, Alta is a tantalizing treasure just waiting to be discovered.
Lofoten is an archipelago in Norway. Its known fo...
Lofoten is an archipelago in Norway. Its known for its dramatic scenery, with peaks like the Svolværgeita pinnacle jutting up into the sky. Himmeltindan Mountain sits on Vestvågøya Island. The nearby Lofotr Viking Museum features a Viking longhouse reconstruction.
The island of Giske is the reputed birthplace of the gr...
The island of Giske is the reputed birthplace of the great Viking Rollo, who laid siege to Paris and founded the Duchy of Normandy. William the Conqueror was his grandson.
In 1904, a massive fire destroyed 800 buildings in this fishing port. Germany’s Kaiser Wilhelm II responded with immediate aid, and Ålesund was reborn. Not surprisingly, the town was rebuilt in the then-popular Art Nouveau style known as Jugendstil. The result is one of the prettiest ports in Norway. Buildings with elegant turrets and spires can be seen lining the streets of the city center. Today, the city is one of Norway’s most important fishing harbors and the world’s largest supplier of stockfish (Klippfisk) – dried cod. Alesund’s major attractions are the surrounding fjords and the stunning Sunnmøre Alps.
The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline t...
The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that encloses some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. The landscape of hills and heaths, downs and forests, valleys and dales, is without rival. Southampton serves as your gateway to the countryside – and to a wide variety of historic sites, national landmarks and charming. And of course, London is a two-hour drive by modern highway.
The United Kingdom’s premier passenger ship port, Southampton was home for many years to the great transatlantic liners of yesteryear.
The port of La Coruña is Spain’s second largest sea...
The port of La Coruña is Spain’s second largest seaport and boasts one of the longest promenades in Europe. Rich in historic significance, this Galician city is a destination in its own right, as well as a pilgrimage point for Santiago de Compostela.
Mention Spain and the images that inevitably spring to mind are ...
Mention Spain and the images that inevitably spring to mind are images of Andalusia – shadows falling across the bullring, the staccato rhythms of flamenco, the waft of orange blossoms from a Moorish garden. Cadiz is your gateway to this storied land and the city of Seville. Visit Seville’s massive Alcazar fortress, modeled on the legendary Alhambra Palace of Granada. See the city’s cathedral, a 15th-century Gothic masterwork that boasts a Moorish patio, fountain and minaret. Seville is also the legendary home of Don Juan, Bizet’s Carmen and Rossini’s Barber of Seville.
Cadiz is one’s of Europe’s oldest inhabited cities, dating from 1100 B.C., and your gateway to Seville and Andalusia.
One of Spain’s oldest cities, Malaga has been inhabited s...
One of Spain’s oldest cities, Malaga has been inhabited since the time of the Phoenicians, who called it Malaka. A city of narrow streets, whitewashed houses, churches and sunny plazas, Malaga offers an idealized image of Spain. Andalusia’s main port is also your gateway to the resorts of the Costa del Sol. No visit to Malaga would be complete without a trip to Granada and a tour of the fabled Alhambra.
Malaga was the chief port for the Kingdom of Granada, the last stronghold of Moorish Spain. The city fell to Ferdinand and Isabelle in 1487. The re-conquest of Spain ended with the fall of Grenada in 1492, the year Columbus discovered the New World.
Cartagena is an ancient port – the city served ...
Cartagena is an ancient port – the city served as Hannibal’s Spanish headquarters during the 2nd Punic War with Rome. The city remained a major trading port under the Romans and the Moors. Today, Cartagena is Spain’s principal naval establishment and the site of an annual international maritime festival. The city is also your gateway to the Costa Calida, a region that boasts some of Spain’s mildest weather along with 175 miles of beaches.
Palma is the capital city of the island of Mallor...
Palma is the capital city of the island of Mallorca, which is one of Spain’s Balearic Islands. The city is tucked into the protected Bay of Palma, creating an impressive view from the Mediterranean Sea with its imposing Gothic Cathedral towering above the old town and remnants of medieval walls that testify to its ancient history. Mallorca has a varied history, from the Roman occupation in the 2nd century to Moorish control from the 9th to the 13th century. Later reconquered by the Spanish kings, it rose to wealth and power due to its strategic position along the seagoing trade routes between Africa and Europe.
Today, Palma is the largest city, and also the main tourist area, with beaches on either side of the city that overflow with resort hotels. If you venture beyond these environs, the island’s natural beauty abounds, and life continues in a predictably underdeveloped atmosphere of simplicity. This aspect has long been an attraction for writers, painters and musicians that find inspiration here.
Two main languages are spoken on Mallorca – Castilian Spanish and the Balearic dialects of Catalan – hence the different versions of names and spellings throughout the Balearic Islands.
Malta is the largest in a group of seven islands that occu...
Malta is the largest in a group of seven islands that occupy a strategic position between Europe and Africa. The island’s history is long and turbulent. Everyone from the Normans to the Nazis have vied for control of this small, honey-colored rock. For centuries the island was the possession of the knightly Order of St. John – the Knights Hospitaller. Valletta, Malta’s current capital, was planned by the Order’s Grandmaster Jean de la Valette to secure the island’s eastern coast from Turk incursions. Founded in 1566, Valletta’s bustling streets are lined with superb Baroque buildings and churches.
Malta has a long history: the megalithic stone temples at Gozo may be the oldest freestanding structures on Earth. Malta has two official languages, Maltese (constitutionally the national language) and English. Malta was admitted to the European Union in 2004 and in 2008 became part of the eurozone.
Messina has played a major role in European history since...
Messina has played a major role in European history since its founding as a Greek colony in the 8th century B.C. During the Roman Empire, the city was a major port and commercial center, during the Middle Ages, Messina was the major port of departure for Crusaders. History has also left its scars: a massive earthquake leveled much of the city in 1908 and the World War II campaign for Sicily devastated Messina. Yet Messina emerged from that devastation with some of its historic treasures intact, including the 12th-century Annunziata dei Catalani Church. Messina is also your gateway to the rugged beauty of southeast Sicily, from the seaside resort of Taormina to Mt. Etna.
Between the fall of Rome and the 1861 unification of Italy, the Arabs, the Normans, the Germans, the Spanish and the French ruled Sicily.
Inhabited since antiquity, Salerno found its plac...
Inhabited since antiquity, Salerno found its place as a Roman colony in 197 B.C. After the fall of Rome, a who’s who of European kingdoms conquered the city including the Goths, the Byzantines and the Lombards. It’s easy to see why. The warm Mediterranean sun and rolling hillsides beckon with new adventures and pinch-me-I must-be-dreaming experiences.
Hike the jaw-dropping Mount Vesuvius, feel the centuries unfold as on a guided walk through the amazing cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, or soak up the scenery with a cruise along the dazzling Amalfi Coast. Whatever you choose, Salerno offers precious memories that will last a lifetime.
Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has ser...
Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome’s seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications.
Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome’s Bohemian Quarter.
Rome has been a magnet luring the world’s greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.
YOUR SHIP - The Caribbean Princess
Exciting adventures await aboard Caribbean Princess following her multi-million-dollar array of luxurious enhancements. From staterooms that offer a more restful sleep, to endless tempting new dining options, the newly reimagined Reef Splash Zone for kids and families plus other upgrades, you’ll find Caribbean Princess herself has come back new.
Exciting adventures await aboard Caribbean Princess following her multi-million-dollar array of luxurious enhancements. From staterooms that offer a more restful sleep, to endless tempting new dining options, the newly reimagined Reef Splash Zone for kids and families plus other upgrades, you’ll find Caribbean Princess herself has come back new.
Cinema
Club Fusion
Dance Club
Explorers Lounge
Giant Screen at Pool
Karaoke
Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater
Night Club
Photo Gallery
Princess Theatre
Show Lounges
Skywalkers Nightclub
The Cove
The Limelight Theatre
Theatre
Art Gallery
Boutique
Business Services
Duty-free shop
Future Cruise Sales
Medical Centre
Photo Gallery
ScholarShip@Sea
Shopping Gallery
Shore Excursion Office
Wedding Chapel
Wrap Around Promenade Deck
Writing Room
Basketball
Fitness Center
Gym
Jogging Track
Sports Court
Churchill Lounge
Hot Tubs
Lotus Spa
Massage
Spa
Splash Pool
Studio Lounge
Terrace Pool
The Sanctuary(adults only)
24-hour Room Service
Bay Tree
Bistro
Botticelli Dining Room
Cafe
Cafe Caribe
Charlies Internet Cafe
Chart Room Lounge & Bar
Churchill Lounge
Club Lounge
Coral Dining Room
Crooners Bar
Crown Grill
Da Vinci Dining Room
Dining Room
Explorers’ Lounge
Horizon Court
Ice Cream Bar
International Cafe
Island Dining Room
Lobby Bar
Lounge
Lounge Bar
Main Dining Room
Patisserie
Piazza Dining
Pizzeria
Prego Pizzeria
Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria
Sports Bar
Sterling Steakhouse
Tex-Mex Bar and Grill
Trident Grill
Ultimate Balcony Dining
Wheelhouse Bar
Wine bar
9-hole Mini Golf
Aqua Spa
Golf Simulator
Library
Paddle Tennis
Putting Green
Shuffle Board
Skywalkers NightClub
Swim-against-the-current lap pool
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Exciting adventures await aboard Caribbean Princess following her multi-million-dollar array of luxurious enhancements. From staterooms that offer a more restful sleep, to endless tempting new dining options, the newly reimagined Reef Splash Zone for kids and families plus other upgrades, you’ll find Caribbean Princess herself has come back new.
Entertainment
Cinema
Club Fusion
Dance Club
Explorers Lounge
Giant Screen at Pool
Karaoke
Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater
Night Club
Photo Gallery
Princess Theatre
Show Lounges
Skywalkers Nightclub
The Cove
The Limelight Theatre
Theatre
Other
Art Gallery
Boutique
Business Services
Duty-free shop
Future Cruise Sales
Medical Centre
Photo Gallery
ScholarShip@Sea
Shopping Gallery
Shore Excursion Office
Wedding Chapel
Wrap Around Promenade Deck
Writing Room
Fitness
Basketball
Fitness Center
Gym
Jogging Track
Sports Court
Relaxation
Churchill Lounge
Hot Tubs
Lotus Spa
Massage
Spa
Splash Pool
Studio Lounge
Terrace Pool
The Sanctuary(adults only)
Food and Drink
24-hour Room Service
Bay Tree
Bistro
Botticelli Dining Room
Cafe
Cafe Caribe
Charlies Internet Cafe
Chart Room Lounge & Bar
Churchill Lounge
Club Lounge
Coral Dining Room
Crooners Bar
Crown Grill
Da Vinci Dining Room
Dining Room
Explorers’ Lounge
Horizon Court
Ice Cream Bar
International Cafe
Island Dining Room
Lobby Bar
Lounge
Lounge Bar
Main Dining Room
Patisserie
Piazza Dining
Pizzeria
Prego Pizzeria
Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria
Sports Bar
Sterling Steakhouse
Tex-Mex Bar and Grill
Trident Grill
Ultimate Balcony Dining
Wheelhouse Bar
Wine bar
Recreational
9-hole Mini Golf
Aqua Spa
Golf Simulator
Library
Paddle Tennis
Putting Green
Shuffle Board
Skywalkers NightClub
Swim-against-the-current lap pool