A chance to sail across the Mediterranean from Barcelona to Ravenna Have a pre cruise night in Barcelona before boarding the beautiful Brilliance of the Seas. With port stops in Messina and Rome along with Ajaccio, this cruise has a distinctive French/Italian theme. So kick back and enjoy some of the best ports in the Med whilst taking in some truly magnificent sights.
Bed and Breakfast
Set in an elegant 18th-century building, this chic hotel is a 12-minute walk from lively La Rambla and the cafes of Plaça de Catalunya, and a 3-minute walk from the Urgell metro station.The understated rooms provide free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars or minifridges; some have balconies. Suites add separate bedrooms, sitting areas with pull-out sofas, and complimentary bottles of wine.There's a hip restaurant, a cocktail bar with a tapas menu, and a rooftop terrace with a bar, city views and a plunge pool. Other amenities include a spa with a whirlpool tub, a hammam and face and body treatments, plus a gym and meeting facilities.
Royal Caribbean
Brilliance of the Seas is the second Radiance-class ship in Royal Caribbean's fleet. The ship's mediumish size -- it holds some 2,112 passengers at double occupancy. As with all ships in the Radiance series, passengers are never at a loss for a view: the ship's stunning nine-story central atrium is surrounded by glass, and elevators face the outside. Nearly every public area has a stunning view. Brilliance is suitably named, as the design of the ship is innovatively designed to be easy to navigate. The plethora of outdoor features, such as the rock climbing wall and mini-golf course are easy to find and no reservations are required.
Stateroom Accommodation
Brilliance features 1,075 staterooms in four main types: Suite, Balcony, Outside View and Interior. Every stateroom offers an interactive flat-screen TV with closed captioning, mini-bar and a vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers, private bathroom with shower, 110/220 electrical outlets, a radio, telephone and a hair dryer. All rooms, save for the three Interior Studio Staterooms onboard, have a chair or sofa. Closet space in staterooms and suites is generally sufficient for four-person parties, each with one midsize suitcase and a carry-on bag. Most bathrooms are small but efficient, with glass-enclosed showers, compact counters, sinks and thin shelves for storage.
Dining Options
Minstrel Dining Room (decks 4 and 5, aft): The ship's main dining room spans two decks and has a gushing waterfall as its focal point. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and operates on an open-seating plan for breakfast and lunch.
There's undoubtedly no shortage of entertainment onboard Brilliance of the Seas. The ship rattles and hums with activity day and night, and passengers find they have run out of time before they run out of things to do. Lively and educational courses such as casino gaming lessons and travel photography are offered. There are elaborate production shows in the Pacifica Theatre, and people-watching at Viking Crown Lounge on Deck 13. Those seeking an upscale experience can enjoy sampling wine for a fee at the classes offered at Vintages wine bar on Deck 6.
Fly UK to Barcelona, Spain
Depart the UK for Barcelona, overnight at hotel
Barcelona, Spain
Transfer to port, embark ship
Provence (Toulon), France
The city-s many attractions include a historic quarter, port, beaches and Mont Faron mountain. Enjoy strolling around the Provencal market with its stalls piled high with sun-packed fruit and vegetables. The city is also home to a naval base where you can find out about the areas maritime heritage by taking a boat tour of the bay. The bus service next to the passenger terminal takes you to the Mourillon beaches in just 15 minutes. These vast family-style beaches are lined with bars and restaurants and are an invitation to the joys of the gentle Provencal lifestyle.
Ajaccio, Corsica
Ajaccio, Napoleon-s birth place, is an excellent base to discover Corsica-s beauty. Explore the interior with its characteristic sweet smelling vegetation or sail along the untouched coast and enjoy some snorkelling.
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
You will be spoilt for choice in this infinitely intriguing city where an unsurpassed vibrancy of life mixes with epic history, tasty cuisine, top class shopping and a joyous nightlife. Peel back layer upon layer history with world class sights such as the Coliseum, The Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain and more. The Pantheon is absolutely awe-inspiring dating back to 27 BC and is the only complete structure from the Roman Empire still standing. The circus maximus once seated 250,000 spectators for chariot races around 11 BC. While the oval shape of Piazza Navona, which houses the magnificent Four River Fountain, is a clue to its Stadium of Domitian heritage from 86 AD were gladiators fought and athletes competed. The Spanish steps , he home of John Keats, were built in 1723-1725 and are another of those must see places - a place to sit and people watch artists, poets and painters.
Naples, Italy
Most people head for the ancient Roman ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius or scoot across the bay to the island of Capri.
Sicily (Messina), Italy
Is situated just 3 miles from the mainland under the shadow of Mount Etna. Perhaps visit picturesque Taormina with its hilltop Saracen Castle and the Ancient Greek Ampitheatre.
Day 8 At Sea
Bologna, Italy to UK
Disembark cruise in Ravenna, transfer to Bologna for your flight to UK
Prices are subject to availability and change. Offer and prices can be withdrawn at any time without any notice. Prices are per person based on two sharing a room. Carry-on and checked baggage restrictions vary by airline and may incur an additional charge.
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