MSC Cruises Ocean Cruises: 28 nights from Kiel with MSC Euribia
Oct 11, 2025

Copenaghen

Copenhagen, literally "port of the merchants", is the capital of Denmark and one of the country's most densely populated cities. Originally a city mainly inhabited by fishermen, it became a fundamentally important port for trade.
Copenhagen is a year-round tourist destination and in summer the flow of tourists increases considerably thanks to Northern Europe cruises.

It is very common to add a stay in the city before a cruise, to take in its distinguishing relaxing atmosphere and see what it has to offer. Among its famous attractions you cannot miss the statue of the Mermaid which is located right at the entrance to the port and the Tivoli Gardens, one of the world's largest amusement parks, opened in 1843 and loved by everyone.

Copenhagen (København in Danish and 'Copenaga' in Italian [no source]) is the capital and the most populous city of Denmark with 518,574 inhabitants in the municipality (1,167,569 in the urban area). The city stretches across the islands of Sjælland and Amager and is separated from the city of Malmö in Sweden by the strait of Øresund.

Southampton

Southampton is a city positioned in the South of Great Britain and its port is one of the main ports in Europe. From the port of Southamptos it is possible to set sail for a Cunard transatlantic cruise and reach New York, or visit Amsterdam and Belgium with an MSC cruise. The city offers, further to the New Forest National Park, a wide natural park with its suggestive woods, also many museums and art galleries and remarkable architectural works. Noteworthy is King John’s Palace, of Norman origins as well as the old walls with 7 entrances to the city. An evidence of the Victorian Age is Tudor House, collecting objects dated back to that period. For the art lovers, Southampton City Art Gallery offers exhibitions of any kind of art, from drawing to photography with shows that attract many visitors.

Lisbon

Perched on steep slopes overlooking the Rio Tejo, Lisbon offers all the pleasures one would expect from Portugal's main attraction. The capital of Portugal, Lisbon (Lisboa in Portuguese) has experienced a great development in recent years, with a thriving contemporary culture. Perched on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon is one of the rare European cities that faces the ocean and uses water as a defining element of the city. Lisbon enchants travellers with its white limestone buildings, intimate alleys and an old-world charm that makes it a popular year-round destination.

Valencia

Welcome to Valencia, it’s the Mediterranean gem where history, culture and nature merge into stunning beauty and harmony. This magnificent city is located on Spain’s eastern coast, captivating with its vibrant streets, amazing festivals and rich historical heritage, making you want to buy a vacation house.

Valencia is renowned for its magnificent architectural landmarks, with the iconic Cathedral of the Holy Spirit standing out as a symbol of the city. One of Valencia's most famous symbols is "La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias" (The City of Arts and Sciences) - a modern complex of architectural masterpieces designed by the great architect Santiago Calatrava. This complex includes museums, an aquarium, cinemas, an opera house and much more.

Valencia is a true paradise for food lovers. As the birthplace of paella, here you can savor the best examples of Spanish cuisine, fresh seafood and flavorful tapas. You should also try horchata, a traditional drink made from almonds, sugar and water.

Additionally, the city is famous for its celebrations and festivals, such as the renowned Las Fallas Festival. During this event, enormous cardboard and wooden figures are erected throughout the city and then burned in a festive bonfire. This festival attracts thousands of tourists from around the world.

Valencia is also a perfect starting point for Mediterranean cruises. Aboard a cruise liner, you can enjoy luxurious amenities and entertainment while traveling to the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean.

 

Barcelona

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a jewel enclosed between sea and mountains, an en plein air museum to be discovered. Catalonia is an autonomous region whose indipendence has long been a subject of debate and is still a topic that divides opinion in the country. The region has its own language, culture and history, most visible in its Roman ruins, Gothic cathedral and modernist buildings. The city of Barcelona is the emblem of this unique culture. Barcelona is the most cosmopolitan city in Spain and one of the most busiest port in the Mediterranean. In summer, the beautiful beaches of this city are a magnet for beach lovers. Beautiful beaches are not the only the reason why Barcelon is one of the most loved destionations for tourists. 

The city is a symbol of the the artistic, culinary and cultural avant-garde: visit the Sagrada Familia and the other visionary architectural works of Antoni Gaudi, La Pedrera, Casa Batlllò or Park Guell. For sports lovers, a visit to Camp Nou is not to be missed, while for art lovers here is the Picasso Museum, the Caixa Forum, the MNAC or the Miró Museum. If you want to taste the local cuisine, restaurants and bars are the right choice. They are always crowded as the sea in summer. An holiday aboard a cruise offers the opportunity to visit this beautiful city and immerse yourself in this unique atmosphere.

Marseille

The oldest and largest French city after Paris, Marseille is infused with a sensitive and irrepressible energy.
Prepare yourself for a seduction of heart and soul that you will not be able to resist. Free of mass tourism but always lively, this is a port city with the right balance of tradition and modernity, nature and culture. Its unique location, exuberant mood and multicultural diversity make it one of the most delightful cities in France.

Marseille is the largest city in southern France and the country's first port. For this reason throughout the year cruise companies such as MSC Cruises and Costa Cruises offer various itineraries that depart from Marseille. The port is located 2.5 km from city center, so you can even admire the luxury of visiting the Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde Basilica, walking along the Canebière to admire restaurants and shops, admiring the If Caste on the homonimous islet, the Saint-Jean fortress and its breathtaking view on the
sea. In short, a cruise that sets sail from Marseille is the best choice that you can make and doing it online gives you a series of guarantees you can't give up: first of all the best price, secure payment, availability seven days a week and above all quality. On the website, after choosing your itinerary, departure date and cabin, you just need to click the bottom to receive the recapitulation of your trip and be able to directly book your cruise. If you want to departure with a group, booking online is undoubtedly
the best solution. The only worry for you and your group of friends or relatives will be to choose between the multiple offers that will be proposed to you.

Civitavecchia

The port town of Civitavecchia is about an hour away from the Italian capital and is where ships will dock before bringing lucky holidaymakers into the city of Rome. It is an important port for cruise ships and ferries, connecting to Corsica, Sardinia and Barcelona. Civitavecchia is a town in the heart of Lazio. It is a small, sleepy town that overlooks the sea from behind the busy and chaotic commercial port.

Spreading out along the coast, the town is situated between the Mignon river to the north and the Marangone river to the south.
Civitavecchia is a port town in the heart of Italy, in the province of Rome, 80 kilometres northwest of the capital.

It is shrouded in art and history, and is rich in bays and coves with sandy and rocky beaches. Today the town is the departure point for many cruises and journeys around the Mediterranean. It is an excellent tourist destination where you can simply enjoy 'la dolce vita' or visit the amazing historical monuments. On a level with the majestic ancient capital, in terms of its monuments, gardens, villas and works of art, it also gives you easy access to the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Terme della Ficoncella, and the Etruscan ruins.

Civitavecchia will guarantee you an original and enchanting experience.

Alexandria

Suez Canal

Suez Canal

Aqaba

Muscat

Muscat is the capital of Oman and one of the most ancient cities in the Middle East. Its history dates back to the 2nd century A.D. and its worldwide fame is mainly linked to the strategic location of the port, which has made trade the country's main source of income. In addition to trade, the port has played a crucial role in another sector: tourism. Thanks to its location, the city offers the opportunity to visit the coast and the internal area of the country.

One of the best ways to reach the city is aborad a cruise ship. Choose a cruise that depart from Doha or that has the city as a stop is the ideal choice for those who want to discover the beauties of Middle East. The city offers a wide range of attractions that make the city the ideal destination for all types of tourists. Religious sites, residents of sultans, wide parks, local markets and beautiful beaches are just some of the places that deserve to be visited. Not to be missed is a visit to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the third largest mosque in the world as well as the third most important religious building in the country.

Its architecture, with sumptuous walls made of white Carrara marble, renowned worldwide for its high quality, and the huge chandelier made of Swarovski crystal cascading down from the golden dome, always leave visitors breathless and make it one of the ideal subjects for your posts to share with friends. For history and culture lovers, a visit to the National Museum of the Sultan of Oman is a not to be missed experience. It hosts fourteen permanent exhibitions that perfectly represent the history of the city with the aim of promoting the traditional values of the country and helping visitors to discover the history of Doha.

If you like strolling along the streets and admiring the beauties around you, Mutrah district is the right choice. You can visit the district during the day for its elegant buildings and religious sites or at sunset to enjoy breathtaking views. If you want to relax and you are a beach lover, Muscat offers beautiful beaches like Qurum Beach, where you have the opportunity to bathe in the clear blue waters of the Gulf of Oman and relax under the palms.

For history and culture lovers, a visit to the National Museum of the Sultan of Oman is a not to be missed experience. It hosts fourteen permanent exhibitions that perfectly represent the history of the city with the aim of promoting the traditional values of the country and helping visitors to discover the history of Muscat.

Doha

Doha, located on the Persian Gulf, is the capital and the most populous city of Qatar. A spectacular skyline, very tall skyscrapers, beautiful works of art and historic monuments are perfectly mixed together creating a perfect combination of antiquity and modernity.

For its enchanting coastal views, sandy beaches, stores, museums, art galleries and restaurants, the city is the ideal destination for all types of tourists and the starting point for those who want to discover Qatar and the entire Gulf. Desert climate, with mild winters and very hot summers, and its beautiful beaches make Doha the ideal destination for those who want relaxation and enjoy all the comfort offered by the city.

Enjoy a fresh drink with a beathtaking view in front of you is a priceless experience! If you want to immerse yourself in the typical Arabic atmosphere, do not miss the opportunity to visit the Imam Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Mosque, the largest mosque in Qatar and one of the most important symbols of the city.

A unique architecture that, with stunningly beautiful arches and domes, an earth-toned marble floor, blends traditional and modern elements, leaving visitors speechless. If you are a shopping lover, do not miss the opportunity to visit one of the local markets located in different areas of the city, the famous suq. Places rich in history, once used by merchants and merchants to exchange products, services and information are now the ideal destination for those who want to buy local produces and taste one of the local dishes. Temperatures, especially in the summer months, do not always make sightseeing easy.

Take advantage of places that have air conditioning such as museums, shopping malls and entertainment venues and don't let it stop you from exploring the beauty of this city!

For example, the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), one of the most visited museum in the city, hosts ceramics, manuscripts and many other works of art dating back to the oldest and even more modern eras. A visit to the Villaggio Mall is the ideal destination for those who want to be immerse in the Italian magical atmosphere. The shopping mall is the perfect depiction of the Italian city of Venice not only for its canals but also for the opportunity to take a gondola ride.

One of the best ways to reach the city is aborad a cruise ship. Choose a cruise that depart from Doha or that has the city as a stop is the ideal choice for those who want to discover the beauties of Middle East.

Dubai

Dubai is the capital of one of the seven Emirates that compose the United Arab Emirates. Between 2004 and 2006 the city has been subjected to a real booming urbanization, becoming an authentic metropolis. Even today the city is constantly under construction: the desert areas are still being built. Among the many projects, the International City, the Sport City and Dubailand, the biggest amusement park in the world. Dubai is rich of resources and tourism increases the richness of this city. In the area surrounding Dubai there are various archipelagos, some of which have become symbols of the city, such as Palm Islands, artificial peninsulas in the Persian Gulf and rich of activities and residential complexes. The material used for the construction of the Islands arrives from the Emirates themselves. The islands host luxury hotels and countless attractions for the visitors. Significant, is the archipelago called The World, 300 artificial islands visible also from a plane or a satellite! Dubai is the city of excess and offers the visitors a limitless richness.
Visit Jumeirah and you’ll remain speechless for its splendor. It is a residential area where the hotel chain built luxurious and worth-a-visit hotels. One of the most famous structures is Burj al-Arab, the Tower of the Arabs, become the symbol of Dubai: a luxurious 5-stars hotel, with wide dream suites entirely surrounded by windows and, from the highest floor, you enjoy a breathtaking view, considered its 321 m. height. Dubai is the ideal destination for any kind of traveler. The sport lovers can freshen up skiing at the Ski Dubai inside a huge shopping mall, while those who love typical markets and negotiations can bargain over jewels at the Gold Suq in the Old City, surrounded by local merchants offering them anything you can imagine in their back shops. The shopping addicted will feel like in heaven once step foot in the Mall of the Emirates, a shopping mall with more than 630 outlets, more than 100 restaurants and bars and many luxury shops. Everyone can find something, a simple souvenir to the high-value product that you’ll keep with you forever. The attractions in Dubai are many and all different one from the other so that they encounter the tastes of everyone: the fashionistas, the sportsman, the passionate for the local culture will love this rich place full of entertainment activities. Everyone will feel united while trying the delicious typical dishes and in the nightlife. Dubai is famous for its explosive nightlife and you never know… you’ll bump into Kim Kardashian or George Clooney!

The best way to visit the Arab Emirates and getting the best of this place is going on a cruise departing from Dubai or Abu Dhabi. There are many companies offering these cities as destinations: MSC Cruises, Costa Crociere, Royal Caribbean are just a few of the companies with this itinerary and give you the best comfort of cruise combined with the luxury of the Arab Emirates. Pamper yourself with a cruise to modernity! On our website you can find deals and low-costs! Take advantage of the last-minutes and promotions of the moment to plunge into the future on dream ships!