Europe - Western Europe cruise ports

Entrenched in history and yet very much part of the 21st century, Portsmouth features the best that England has to offer. Take in the sky-blue seas and refreshing breezes of Pompey. Snap a photo of the majestic fountain by Alders. Dance your cares away at the glitzy Underground nightclub. Shop for hours amid the unique and colorful stores of the Commercial Road precinct.

Situated only fifteen km from the Spanish frontier and the Costa Brava, Port Vendres is in the Roussillon, one of France's most beautiful region along the Mediterranean coast. Port Vendres has always been a merchant port. In ancient times, Roman ships used to call here to shelter against bad weather.

Saint Jean de Luz is a charming little seaside town in the southwest of France, near Spain. With a history that dates from the medieval period, the architecture is varied and never boring. The town enjoys a robust fishing trade, so the seafood here is always out of this world. In the summer, like any resort, there are a bevy of art fairs, festivals, and fetes to explore.