Europe Coastal Cruising

Mark Lee, Travel Expert - Europe

Having been in the travel industry for over 20 years, I’m often asked what I think is the best way to explore Europe. It’s a very tricky question when you consider how amazingly diverse this continent is! But if you want to see as much as possible without the stress of hotel transfers, navigating multiple flights and unpacking daily, I would always say cruise.

Travelmarvel has an incredible range of cruises across Europe, from sailing down the Danube River to Budapest to navigating the Adriatic coast, and I’d highly recommend all of them. But if you’re looking for a sun-soaked holiday with a healthy slice of culture and blue-sea swimming, our brand-new small-ship cruise in the Mediterranean is the stand-out choice.

MS Caledonian Sky

The MS Caledonian Sky, Travelmarvel’s small ship, will be sailing Europe for the first time in 2025. She’s already beloved by our guests – you may have been lucky enough to sail with her in Australia! This beautiful vessel holds just 100 guests, and thanks to her boutique size, she can access the charming small ports and islands along the Mediterranean coast, meaning you can visit more beautiful places, stress-free.

To celebrate the MS Caledonian Sky’s European debut, we’ve crafted three new itineraries with all our guests in mind. If you’re a first-time visitor wanting to tick off the highlights, I’d recommend Mediterranean Treasures. If you’re dreaming of island hopping in style, Islands of the Mediterranean might be for you. Or if you’re a seasoned traveller looking to discover something new, I think you’d love Highlights of the Canary Islands and Madeira. Whatever type of holiday experience you’re looking for, I’m confident we have the perfect tour for you. Buen viaje!

Words by Mark Lee