Cruise Lines give Western European Cruises a number of different names . . . "Best of Europe", "European Sampler", "European Highlights", and "European Capitals." These are very descriptive names and tell a cruise passenger that they are going to see a lot of Europe - and they do.

Western European Cruises are excellent for folks visiting Europe for the first time. It gives you an opportunity to see almost every coastal country between Spain and Norway. They are almost always 12 night cruises or longer and sail during the summer months. Like the countries and ports you'll visit, where you begin and end your cruise depends upon your ship and sailing date:

A Western European cruise takes you to countries that are rich in history and tradition, giving you the opportunity to experience life in a variety of cultures. These can be very active cruises that offer a tremendous number of sightseeing opportunities for the vacation go-getter.

Other cruise itineraries like Scandinavia/Russia, Norwegian Fjord, and British Isle Cruises may visit a few of these ports. But for a more comprehensive look at these areas, visit those section on our website.

Since Western Europe Cruises are so popular among first time European visitors, we recommending booking these cruises far in advance.