The Top 10 Cruise Ports in Europe

Europe's Greatest Cruise Ports A European cruise itinerary could easily fill a full article on every port. Here we focus on the ten that consistently deliver the best experiences for cruise passengers — a combination of cultural richness, natural beauty, practical accessibility, and the "I can't believe I'm here" factor. 1. Santorini, Greece The iconic whitewashed villages cascading down volcanic caldera cliffs are even more extraordinary in person than in photographs. Ships anchor offshore and tender passengers in — the caldera is too small for docking. Take the cable car up to Fira, then walk or take a donkey to Oia for the world's most photographed sunset. Go early: by afternoon, Santorini is among the most crowded cruise ports in Europe. 2. Dubrovnik, Croatia Dubrovnik's medieval walled city, perched on a limestone peninsula overlooking the Adriatic, is one of the most perfectly preserved historical townscapes in Europe. Walk the city walls for a complete circuit, explore the old…