Our Mediterranean cruise with Freedom of the Seas started in Barcelona and continued with stops in Marseille and Nice. The next stop on the cruise was the Italian port city of La Spezia. From here you can travel on to Florence or Pisa, but we chose to slow down a bit and take a day in La Spezia.
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Are you worried about being bored on a cruise ship? Don't be! If you get tired of hanging out in the hot tub or sipping drinks at the bar, there's a whole bunch of active activities to choose from. There are also shows and nightlife and stuff, but that's a story for another day. Today we tell you about active activities on Freedom of the Seas from Royal Caribbean.
A day in Nice and Villefranche in France. From wide beach promenades to the alleys of the old town, Nice in France is the centre of the French Riviera. Located in the Alpes-Maritimes region, Nice also includes Cannes and Antibes. Join us for a day in Nice and Villefranche in France! Story and photos.
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Wow, there's a lot to write about from our Royal Caribbean cruise in the Mediterranean! We're stopping at a new destination every day, but we thought you might like to hear about the boat itself too? We may be a little behind with the posts about the destinations during the cruise. Today we will tell you about what happens on board the Freedom of the Seas.
What to see and do in Marseille, France? Marseille is the second largest city in France and is beautifully situated on the coast. Here you'll find the charming old harbour of Vieux Port and the church of Notre Dame de la Garde, which offers great views of the city and the sea beyond. We offer our top tips for your visit to Marseille.
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After Robin's party we did not sleep for many hours, and then it was time to leave for Arlanda. We didn't know it then, but it would be another sleepless night. When we finally got on board the cruise ship Freedom of the Seas yesterday, it also did not start as calmly as we had wanted. On the contrary, the cruise started with queues, congestion, loud speaker announcements and a fire drill. We finally got a quiet and really nice evening on the ship, but before that we had some chaos.
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Photo: Royal Caribbean
Finally, we are going on a cruise with Freedom of the Seas! It feels like we have been talking about this with cruises for several years now. We have been on board several luxury cruise ships that have docked in Stockholm, but when it comes to our own cruise experiences, it has not become more than small tours between Stockholm and Helsinki, Åland or Tallinn. So now it's time to try for real, right?
We are about to embark on a real cruise in the Mediterranean, but Peter "jump-started" a bit this week when he boarded the Costa Pacifica in Stockholm harbour. What did he do there? Munching on Italian delicacies and learning about Europe's largest cruise line. And then he recorded a film of course!
This year Silja Line turns 60 years old, and the celebration continues throughout the year. Yesterday it was time for the anniversary cruise in Stockholm, and all we can say is: what a cruise and what a party! We travelled on the Silja Symphony from Värtahamnen to the centre of Stockholm, and this was a trip with a lot of excitement. The festivities were not only drinks and food, but also live bands, water cannons and aeroplanes. Among other things.
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Two weeks ago, Peter had the chance to go on board the luxurious Celebrity Silhouette, which was docked in Stockholm's Stadsgården harbour. The ship belongs to Celebrity Cruises, which is part of the Royal Caribbean International brand, and on board you will find all possible amenities. There is even a large lawn!
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