08/10/2026
I spotted the Celebrity Cruises Apex ship in port while we were in Lisbon on our honeymoon, and it got me thinking…
Why do we act like you have to choose between a European vacation and a cruise? 🤔
You can do BOTH at the SAME TIME 🚢🌎
A European cruise gives you the chance to experience the cruise itself - the restaurants, entertainment, beautiful ship, relaxing days at sea - while also waking up in a different European destination throughout your trip.
Spend the day exploring Lisbon, Barcelona, Rome, Santorini, or another European port… then come back to the ship, enjoy dinner, and wake up somewhere new the next morning.
And if you want even more time in a particular city, you can always add a few days before or after your cruise.
So no, you don’t necessarily have to choose between “I want to cruise” and “I want to see Europe.”
A European cruise might actually be the perfect way to do both!
Thinking about a European cruise? Let’s talk about it! Swipe to see some photos from the beautiful Celebrity Apex as well as a few Lisbon sites.