Hotel Acquaviva del Garda

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge). Enjoy a meal at Caravaggio, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Lake Garda

Lake Garda: For the ancient Romans Lake Garda was a luxury summer destination with Roman ruins and mosaics in Sirmione and Desenzano to prove it. Long and slim Lake Garda is located in the north-east of Italy, stretching from north to south. The southern lakeshore is low, rolling land and fairly built-up. In contrast, the dramatic fjord-like northern end is surrounded by towering mountains and cliffs. Most of the lakeside towns are popular as holiday resorts; they differ in character but all are well-connected by boat services. Isola Del Garda is a beautiful private island which dates back to the Roman Empire. Three of Italy's 20 wine producing regions border Lake Garda. Each one uses grape varieties which are local to the region to produce a diverse range of red, white and rose wines. Malcesine is a picturesque town with cobblestone lanes and a striking castle on the edge of the water with the backdrop of Mont Baldo. Visit Castello Scaligero which was once a regal home or stroll through the medieval streets to the Palazzo Dei Capitani once the headquarters of the ruling Venetian elite.

Hotel Plaza Venice

The 4-star Hotel Plaza boasts a prime location directly opposite Mestre Train Station, offering convenient access to Venice Island (10 minutes by train/bus) and Marco Polo Airport (20 minutes by shuttle). This cuts out expensive and complicated water taxi transfers. Also from Mestre it is just a short taxi hop to the nearby cruise terminals of Marghera and Fusina. The hotel's 211 air-conditioned ensuite rooms range from doubles for single use to family rooms, available in classic, superior, deluxe, or executive categories. All rooms feature satellite TV, a telephone, and a safe. Bathrooms are equipped with either a shower or bathtub, a hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can enjoy 24-hour reception service, luggage storage, an ATM, and room service. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The 'Soul Kitchen' restaurant serves regional Italian cuisine, and a buffet breakfast is offered daily. Meeting rooms with video projectors are available for business needs.

Mestre (Venice)

Mestre is the mainland district of Venice, located in the Veneto region and serving as a major transport hub connected to the historic island by road and rail. It sits around 10 km from Venice, with train, bus or tram journeys typically taking 10–20 minutes depending on the service. Mestre offers easy, affordable access to Venice’s top attractions, including St. Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal and St. Mark’s Basilica. With quick travel links and lower‑cost accommodation, it’s a convenient base for exploring Venice’s famous canals, architecture and historic landmarks.

Explorer of the Seas

The second of five in the revolutionary Voyager-class series that started with Voyager of the Seas in 1999, Explorer of the Seas follows the floating resort concept, with a wealth of entertainment, facilities and activities that will appeal to every age group. At a GRT of 138,194 tonnes and carrying 3,286 passengers over 15 decks she was launched in September 2000 and underwent extensive refurbishment in 2023.

Explorer of the Seas’ most exciting attractions include an ice-skating rink/concert venue/TV studio, spa/solarium complex, The Royal Promenade - a shopping/dining/entertainment boulevard, the Perfect Storm waterslides, 3D movie theatre, and an outdoor movie screen. There is also a fitness centre, outdoor jogging track and outdoor youth area with a rock-climbing wall, full-court basketball, nine-hole miniature golf and a brand new FlowRider Surf Simulator offering active cruisers of all ages, from children to seniors, something to enjoy.

Each stateroom has private en-suite facilities, air conditioning, flat screen cable TV's with free in-room movies, vanity area, hair dryer, telephone, refrigerator with minibar and free room service.

Open almost around the clock, Windjammer Café offers a great range of dishes from salads to burgers, a carvery, a buffet and hot main dishes. For a cup of coffee and light snack head to the specialty coffee house Latte-tudes or for more formal dining, explore the culinary delights of the Sapphire Main Dining Room. Enjoy gourmet cuisine and wine pairing in Chef's Table, Italian family favourite at Giovanni's Table, and if grade-A cuts of steak and sumptuous desserts appeals, head to Chops Grille. For sushi and a Teppenyaki experience head to Izumi, or grab a coffee and slice of pizza at the Café Promenade.

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is one of Croatia's many highlights. This unique12th century walled city has cobbled streets , towering ramparts and red roofed building overlooking a pretty fishing harbour. Visit Onofrio's Fountain, Sponza Palace and the Church St Blaise.

Enjoy an uninterrupted day of relaxation at sea taking advantage of the entertainment, facilities and dining options on board.

Athens

Athens, the historic capital of Greece, is a city where ancient wonders meet modern vibrancy. Known as the cradle of Western civilization, Athens boasts iconic landmarks like the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Poseidon and Athena, Odeon Herodus of Atticus, the Theatre of Dionysos and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Visitors can explore world-class museums, stroll through Plaka's charming streets, and savour authentic Greek cuisine. With its rich history, cultural treasures, and lively atmosphere, Athens is a must-visit destination for Mediterranean cruise travellers.

Santorini

The most popular port of call on any cruise itinerary is the photographer's paradise of Santorini. This volcanic island is made up of a crescent shaped Caldera which is the edge of an ancient volcano . Ancient legend suggests that this was the site of the lost city of Atlantis – when the volcano erupted the centre of this island disappeared in to the sea leaving the remnant known as Santorini.

Enjoy an uninterrupted day of relaxation at sea taking advantage of the entertainment, facilities and dining options on board.

Split

Split is a medieval port which nestles on the sparkling Dalmatian Coastline of Croatia has a picturesque pedestrianised centre and a 60-metre-high cathedral bell tower. Diocletian's Palace is one of the best preserved Roman Palaces in Europe and a UNESCO world heritage site.