Cruise French Riviera

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Monte Carlo, Monaco, Cannes, Saint Tropez, Nice; Ports of Call on the French Riviera that conjure visions of fabulous nightlife, white sand beaches, extravagant shopping experiences and the possibility of rubbing elbows with the rich and famous in one of their favorite playgrounds. Cruising in the French Riviera provides opportunities for a broad spectrum of experiences: Shopping for designer clothing in Nice or sipping a cup of coffee at a café while observing the world pass by on Promenade des Anglais; Strolling through the streets of Cannes during its famous film festival; watching the changing of the guard at the Royal Palace of Monaco in this sovereign state before visiting the palace gardens or its incredible ocean themed museum; testing your luck at the iconic Monte Carlo Casino or perhaps timing your trip to coincide with the Formula 1 cars racing through the city-states streets; mingling with the beautiful people in St. Tropez realizing this breathtaking town with its harbor full of luxury yachts and charming boutique shops has been a favorite hang-out of Briggite Bardot. Cruises focusing on the picturesque scenery, relaxing beaches, luxurious hotels and lifestyles along with the rich history of the French Riviera are among the favorite itineraries of the cruising crowd. Schedule trips with embarkation in Barcelona, Spain and Athens, Greece including Ports of Call in Italy are among the most popular cruises with durations from 10 to 14 days or longer. Calling on Ports in the French Riviera is often included in itineraries of cruises focusing on the Western Mediterranean Sea with possible visits to as many as 17 different countries along the way. 4 to 7 day cruises beginning and ending in the French Riviera area also popular for those on a tight schedule. The best weather is found during the northern hemisphere’s late Spring and Summer but cruising in the waters of the French Riviera is a pleasant experience almost any time of the year. French Riviera cruises are enjoyable for couples on their honeymoon or those desiring a romantic escape, entire families or groups of friends that enjoy travelling together. There are over 30 harbors that accommodate smaller vessels dotted about the region and options exist for cruising on lower capacity yachts for those interested in a more intimate experience and perhaps visiting less frequented towns along the route. In addition to the iconic Ports along the French Riviera calls are regularly scheduled in Vallaruis, St. Raphael, Marseille and Villefranche. Your dream of visiting the French Riviera whether to experience the famous Cannes Film Festival, the Grand Prix of Monaco or just to mingle with Europe’s beautiful people may be best realized by including a cruise to visit some of the incredible Ports in this gorgeous region of the world. Find the cruise line that fulfills your fantasy of what would be your ideal holiday by adding this experience to your list today.

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