Several ports, one trip
Cruises
Our notebook to help you choose your cruise: where to go, which season and what to know before you book.
A cruise means several destinations in a week without repacking. Here's where and when to go, the ports to know and our tips for choosing well.
Departures all over the worldMiami and Florida, Barcelona, Marseille, Rome (Civitavecchia), Southampton, Hamburg, Dubai, Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre… Pick the port that suits you best.
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Where to cruise
The Caribbean
From Miami and Florida, the Dominican Republic, Martinique or Guadeloupe: a different island almost every day, from Saint Lucia to Antigua and the Bahamas.
Ideal for seeing several islands in a week
The Mediterranean
From Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa or Civitavecchia (Rome): Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Croatia, Malta, a city steeped in history at every port. Main season April to October; some cruises sail all year round.
Ideal for cities, culture and food
The Canary Islands and Madeira
Volcanoes, beaches and mild weather in mid-winter: a great alternative from November to March.
Ideal for winter sun
The Emirates and the Gulf
From November to March, from Dubai or Abu Dhabi: skyscrapers, desert and calls in Qatar or Oman, under pleasant sunshine.
Ideal for a change of scene and winter sun
Northern Europe
In summer, from Southampton, Hamburg, Kiel or Copenhagen: Norway's fjords, the Baltic capitals and endless days.
Ideal for landscapes and a cool summer
South America
During the southern summer, from December to March, from Santos (São Paulo), Rio de Janeiro or Buenos Aires: Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina.
Ideal for the trip of a lifetime
When to cruise
Winter sun
It's the best season for the Caribbean, the Emirates, the Canary Islands and South America.
Europe at its best
The Mediterranean is at its best and, in high summer, the Norwegian fjords and the Baltic open their season.
Choosing your cruise
The right length
A week (7 nights) is the most common format: enough for 5 or 6 ports without rushing. Ideal for a first cruise.
The cabin
Inside (the cheapest), sea view or balcony: you'll mostly sleep there, but a balcony makes all the difference at sunset.
What's included
The price covers the cabin, meals at the buffets and main restaurants, and the shows. Excursions, wifi, some drinks and the onboard service charge are often extra: check the total price.
The ports
The ship stays a few hours in each port. Plan your visit or book an excursion to make the most of it.
Travel documents
Depending on the ports and your nationality, a valid passport, a visa or a travel authorisation (such as the ESTA for the United States) may be required. Check the documents required with the cruise line before booking.
Peace of mind
Cancellation insurance is useful, especially for a cruise booked far in advance or during hurricane season.
Ports to discover
These destinations are frequent cruise ports. Discover their neighbourhoods, their seasons and where to stay before or after your trip.
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