What is your ideal romantic getaway? Does it involve quiet moments relaxing at sea? Extravagant dinners? Unexpected adventures? Immersing in a foreign culture for the first time? Meeting someone new?
Everyone’s love language is unique but there are some romantic travel experiences that no one should ever pass up! Our team of hopeless romantics, a.k.a., Personal Vacation Managers, compiled a list of the 4 most romantic cruise destinations to put on your bucket list.
These destinations were chosen with unique interests and lifestyle personalities in mind. Whether you’re a couple enjoying newfound love, celebrating a happy marriage, or looking for that special someone, we have an itinerary that we know will speak to your heart.
The Amalfi Coast
There are few locations as breathtaking as the iconic cliffside gardens lining the Amalfi Coast in Italy. If you’re sailing to Naples aboard a Mediterranean cruise, travel south to Ravello for romantic sights you won’t find anywhere else in the world. It’s nearly impossible not to fall in love with the far-reaching views of terraced gardens and shimmering seaside…especially with that special someone at your side. You absolutely must enjoy a pleasant stroll through the gardens of Villa Cimbrone. This dazzling spectacle of lush, perfectly trimmed landscaping, which rests atop a vast hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, is one of our favorite places to visit when traveling throughout Southern Italy. Once you reach the Terrace of Infinity at the end of the Villa Cimbrone gardens, we’re sure it will be one of your favorites, too.
A pro tip from our Personal Vacation Managers: if you’re planning a romantic proposal or an anniversary, visit the Amalfi Coast during April or May. Spring blossoms and purple Wisterias will be in full bloom when you reach Villa Cimbrone, setting the scene for many picture-perfect moments.
Click here for cruise itineraries sailing to Southern Italy and other remarkably romantic locations throughout the Mediterranean.
Paris, The City Of Love
The Eiffel Tower is an international symbol of love (and most definitely a spectacle worth sharing with your partner), but it is not why Paris is on our list of most romantic cruise destinations. Just as the cliffside gardens of the Amalfi Coast won the hearts of our Personal Vacation Managers, so have the legendary urban gardens hidden throughout Paris. Whether you’re celebrating your honeymoon, embracing new love, or enjoying the companionship of a 40-year marriage, there is one thing for certain, Paris’ romantic gardens will deepen the bond you share.
We love these three gardens in particular:
- The Temple of Love in The Parc, which can be visited via a romantic boat ride and is only a few minutes walk from Pièce d’Eau des Suisses garden, another hopelessly romantic setting.
- The Luxembourg Gardens, which decorate the heart of the French capital with beautiful statues, fountains, and millions of flowers. Take a long walk hand-in-hand with your sweetheart before setting off to the city center in search of a romantic, candlelit dinner for two. Repeat after us, “une table romantique pour deux.”
- Parc des Buttes Chaumont, known as the garden of romance, is perhaps the most tranquil place in Paris. It’s tucked away in a hilly area in the northeastern reaches of the city. A picturesque collection of waterfalls, a lake, a grotto and folly decorate the landscape and electrify the air with romance. No couple could possibly ignore the heavenly charm of Parc des Buttes Chaumont.
For the most romantic arrival, travel down the Dordogne River aboard a European River Cruise.
Durban, South Africa
Love is a romantic adventure marked by unexpected moments, courage and understanding. To honor the spirit of love and romance, we traveled to South Africa to find an experience for adventurous couples. What we found was an exhilarating, early morning hot air balloon flight over the majestic Drakensberg to Giant’s Castle. After watching the sunrise over the African landscape and gaining a newfound appreciation for the land, find a cozy spot to enjoy a champagne breakfast for two. Then it’s time to enjoy the rest of your day! Nothing can top a romantic morning like this!
Click here for cruise itineraries to Durban, South Africa. If you’d like to book an exciting excursion, like a hot air balloon ride for two, get in touch with our Personal Vacation Managers® or call 800-709-9507.
A Destination At Sea
If you’re one of those couples who find romance no matter where you travel, then perhaps the excitement is in the journey. Travel aboard one of Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis Class ships for a romantic experience you won’t find at any port destination. At the heart of these ships lies Central Park, a tropical nature sanctuary outfitted with incredible places to dine, live jazz music and bars serving handcrafted cocktails. Once you enjoy a star-studded stroll through Royal Caribbean’s Central Park, you’ll feel the love anywhere you travel.
Conclusion
The cruise line you travel aboard is just as important as your destination. Listen to you and your partner’s love language to decide on the cruise line that best fits your vacation personalities. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, like an anniversary, embarking on a honeymoon, or sharing in a passionate getaway, then our Personal Vacation Managers® will help you book the most romantic cruise with the most amazing itinerary for the occasion.
