Cruise Blueprints — Full Itinerary Guides

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MSC Virtuosa — Rotterdam, France & Belgium

A 12-day route through the Netherlands, Normandy and Belgium

Southampton → Rotterdam → Cherbourg → Zeebrugge → Southampton

Three ports in northern Europe with two full nights in Rotterdam. Every port broken down with practical notes, honest tips, and live updates as the trip happens.

Ports:RotterdamCherbourgZeebrugge

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7 Nights2026·15 min read

Mediterranean Cruise Route Guide

The classic western Med route — 7 ports in 7 nights

Barcelona → Cannes → Genoa → La Spezia → Rome → Palma → Barcelona

Every western Mediterranean port in one guide — what to see, how to get around, what the ship days feel like, and how to make the most of each stop.

Ports:BarcelonaCannesGenoaLa SpeziaRomePalma

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More blueprints coming

After each trip I write a full route guide — ports, sea days, ship experience, and what I would do differently next time. Check back after the May 2026 Rotterdam cruise for the next blueprint.

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