Black Sea cruises are really one of the best kept secrets. Despite some of its ports being relatively undeveloped and limited as to the size of vessel they can handle, even so they attract a high proportion of up market, small-ship operators. You can look forward to a wide variety of experiences on a Black Sea cruise.

They are actually perfect for travelers on the lookout for solitude and less crowds. Offering every bit much of history and culture you will be awed by fabulous golden beaches and sophisticated cities. There are not a lot of these cruises so it’s best booking early for itineraries that appeal to you.

Black Sea Cruises attract more sophisticated cruise veterans. Black Sea cruisesoffer unique opportunities to explore a region offering much mystique. Visit fascinating lands promising a wealth of experiences leaving you with a deeper understanding of the interesting places. The season generally runs in spring and late summer to early fall.

Soak up the sun on beaches of Varna in Bulgaria. Explore cobbled medieval streets of Nessebur. Discover magnificent parks and fine architecture of Odessa. Enjoy history of Sevastopol or Yalta. Many cruise liners like Peter Deilmann, Azamara, Holland America and Oceania Cruises offer periodic Black Sea sailings. Common ports of embarkation and disembarkation are Athens, Istanbul and Rome. See these itineraries:

• Azamara – 8 to 21 Nights from Istanbul to Athens via Nessebar, Constanta, Odessa, Sevastopol, Yalta, Yalta, Mykonos, Ephesus, Canakkale, Santorini, Paros.
• Holland America – 12 to 14-Days from Athens or Piraeus to Civitavecchia, Rome.
• Oceania Cruises -12 Days from Athens (Piraeus), Greece to Istanbul, Turkey.
• Princess Cruises' - 12 Days from Athens to Venice via Varna, Bulgaria, Odessa, Ukraine, Constanta, Istanbul.
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises – 7-10-14 Nights from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Istanbul; Monte Carlo to Athens (Piraeus).
•  Silversea Cruises – 7 Nights from Istanbul to Piraeus via Constanta, Odessa, Yalta, Sevastopol, Mykonos.
• Crystal Cruises -12 Nights from Venice to Istanbul via Katakolon, Mykonos, Dardanelle Straits, Yalta, Sevastopol, Odessa.
• MSC Cruises -11 Nights roundtrip cruises from Venice to Bari, Ital via Piraeus, Yalta, Odessa, Istanbul, Katakolon, Dubrovnik.
• Costa Cruises -12 Nights roundtrip from Venice to Bari via Katakolon, Piraeus, Dardanelle Straits, Yalta, Odessa, Constanta, Istanbul, Corfu, Split, Croatia.