Spectrum of the Seas

Barcelona is considered the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s Catalonia region and is known for its art and architecture. It is a Mediterranean city with Roman remains, medieval quarters and the most beautiful examples of 20th century Modernism and avant-garde. The fantastical Sagrada Família church and other modernist landmarks designed by Antoni Gaudí dot the city. The mazelike Gothic Quarters are the testimony of the city’s medieval roots.

It is inevitable to fall in love with Palma de Mallorca! It is a beautiful town surrounded by huge Palm trees that line the waterfront. The city dates back to the 13th-century Christian re-conquest of the island, and to the Moors, Romans and Talayotic people before that. Known for its sun and beach tourism, it also has an attractive historic quarter. The Cathedral, the Almudaina Palace, the Lonja fish market and Plaza Mayor are some of the sites that are well worth visiting.

An important port city on the western coast of Italy, La Spezia is a major stop for cruise ships. The port is not far from Pisa, Genoa and Florence and passengers often stop here to travel to other parts of the Liguria region. The travellers while stopping here has a variety of options to choose from. They can visit Cinque Terre or explore Liguria and Tuscany, due to their proximity to the port Pisa, Florence and Genoa are accessible by train.

A city full of monuments and archeological sites, Civitavecchia has seen many cultures and civilisations. Standing tall since Roman age, the city has played a strategic role during in its past. Today it is considered a very important center of the Lazio coastline, as every year close to 5 million people pass over the port. Notable amongst them are cruise passengers, ferry passengers and crew.

Naples is one of Europe’s largest and oldest cities and has immense beauty, history, landscapes and attractions to woo a traveller. The city is chaotic, contradictory, full of surprises and intense. Its age old culture clashes with the modernity of today’s era and yet both co-exist. There is a lot to do and see in Naples and a stop here takes you back to the bygone era and yet you feel grounded by a sense of modernity to the place. We did say it was contradictory!!

While on sea one gets time to explore everything that is on offer. Also, there is an increase in activities and entertainment as everyone is onboard and they are ready to get into some fun. There are trivia, contests in the casino, afternoon shows in the theater, musical entertainment, poolside activities and even special classes not offered on other days of your cruise. You can either participate in these activities or decide to sit by the pool, or go for a spa or just sit and explore the whole atmosphere.