A view of London along the banks of the Thames.
Only a handful of cruise lines operate routes between London, England, and Italy. Cruises out of London usually depart from the town of Southampton, 80 miles south of London, or Dover, 75 miles southeast of the capital city. Passengers on a cruise hoping to reach Rome must travel to Civitavecchia, a port city 50 miles northwest of the Italian capital.
14-Night Italian Mediterranean Cruise
Celebrity Cruises offers a 14-night, round-trip Mediterranean cruise. Passengers traveling aboard the Celebrity Eclipse depart from Southampton before making stops at Gibraltar, Provence, Seville and Lisbon. Italian destinations along the way include Florence, Rome, and the island of Sardinia. The vessel carries more than 2,800 passengers and features such high-end accommodations as suites and cabins outfitted with verandas. Additional perks include the luxurious AquaSpa, a wine bar, live theater and an observation lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows.
14 Night Italian Mediterranean Cruise
Celebrity Cruises
800-647-2251
celebritycruises.com
18-Night Ultimate Mediterranean Cruise
Royal Caribbean's 18-night Ultimate Mediterranean Cruise includes visits such locations as Lisbon, Barcelona, Florence, Pisa, Rome, Naples, Capri and Sardinia. Southampton serves as both the departure point and the final destination for the cruise. Passengers sail on the Independence of the Seas, which features more than 10 restaurants and eateries, including a steakhouse, a wine bar, a dinner theater and a casual café. The ship also offers such recreational activities as a rock climbing wall, an ice rink, a boxing ring, a fitness center and a swimming pool.
18 Night Ultimate Mediterranean Cruise
Royal Caribbean
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com
London to Rome
Oceania Cruises, a mid-size cruise line, features a 16-day cruise from London (via the city of Dover) to Rome. Stops include Paris, Bilbao, Seville, Casablanca, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Florence and Pisa. The Marina, the route's cruise ship, can carry up to 1,200 passengers. The vessel features six different varieties of suites including the luxury Owner's Suite, which comes with a personal butler, a dining room, walk-in closets and two whirlpools. The ship also has a spa, a salon, a fitness center, a heated swimming pool and nine restaurants offering a mixture of gourmet and casual dining experiences.
London to Rome
Oceania Cruises
800-531-5658
oceaniacruises.com
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