29 Night Cruise sailing from New Orleans to Rome aboard Navigator of the Seas.

Navigator of the Seas. A cruise ship or a work of art? Once onboard, you'll agree this cruise ship is a revolutionary masterpiece if ever there was one. Not only does it sail effortlessly through the waters of the Caribbean, it contains some of the cruise industry's most amazing features - a rock-climbing wall, a basketball court, an ice-skating rink and an in-line skating track. Dare we say there's more? What about a five-story theatre, a casino, a miniature golf course and a spectacular three-story dining room? This 138,000-ton nautical wonder has it all.

Highlights of this cruise:

Falmouth
Step off the ship and step back in time. To a time when quaint wooden houses lined the streets, village carpenters crafted bespoke furniture, and tavern keepers warmly greeted the town's guests. And of course, Falmouth, Jamaica also enjoys the beautiful Caribbean sun. You'll return with sun-kissed skin, lasting memories and interesting historical titbits to share with friends, like this one: Falmouth received piped water before New York City.

Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman is one of a group of three magnificent tropical islands Christopher Columbus called 'Las Tortugas' (the turtles) for the sea creatures he found in the ocean water. The designation did not endure, however, for on later maps the islands were labelled the Caimanau, the Carib Indian word for 'crocodile'. The name 'Caimanas' refers inaccurately to the iguanas native to the islands, which were perhaps at one point mistaken for crocodiles. Among other attractions, visitors to the island will enjoy learning about the turtles, visiting the town of Hell, exploring Seven-Mile Beach and enjoying the undersea world.

Cozumel
The Conquistadors first saw Mexico from the shores of Cozumel while searching for gold. Today, visitors to the island continue to seek out gold and silver jewellery in the shops of San Miguel while having a great time in its many local bars and restaurants. Plus, the waters around Cozumel's sheltered coral reefs make this one of the best snorkelling areas in the world.

Ponta Delgada
The Azores are made up of nine islands that belong to Portugal and are located in the North Atlantic Ocean, about 800 miles off its coast. The most important city is Ponta Delgada, located on the island of São Miguel. Make sure you try the pineapple, called the 'King of Fruits' and 'Fruit of Kings'. It's simply delicious.

Toulon
Ships, ships and more ships. Toulon is France's exciting naval epicentre. Bobbing sailing boats dot its busy harbour. On land, you'll find tons of maritime museums, ancient fortresses and a fair share of sailors. And in true French fashion, you'll also find plenty of stylish spots for shopping and lunching. But what really makes this port so special is its proximity to glitzy Saint-Tropez and the Cote d'Azur.

Livorno
Livorno, in the Tuscan region of Italy, is ideally located for exploring some of the most beautiful cities in Italy, including Florence and Pisa. Florence is most noted as the birthplace of the Renaissance. Highlights include impressive piazzas and an incomparable 15th-century skyline - sure to offer charm and an unforgettable experience to any visitor.

Rome
Civitavecchia is the gateway to all the magnificence of the ancient city of Rome. Whether it's the Forum, the Sistine Chapel, the Pantheon or St Peter's Basilica that sparks your interest and intellect, Rome is home to a lifetime's worth of historical, architectural and spiritual sites. Depending on traffic, the drive from Civitavecchia to Rome takes approximately an hour and a half.

Messina
Just three miles off the coast of southern Italy's mainland is the port town of Messina on the island of Sicily. This bustling town has a complex history with roots in Greek mythology but, because of an earthquake in the early 1900s, it's a relatively young city architecturally. Since the majority of the city has been rebuilt or refurbished within the last 100 years, you'll find the town has an interesting blend of new architecture and old styles.

Athens
Piraeus is the main port of Athens, the biggest in Greece, and one of the most important in the Mediterranean Sea. Piraeus is walking distance from Kastella, a hill strewn with beautiful houses that offers a majestic view of the Saronic Gulf. Other points of interest include an archaeological museum, Mikrolimano, where you can enjoy an ouzo accompanied by seafood mezedes.

Kusadasi
Kusadasi is your gateway to Ephesus, a city created by the Ionians in the 11th century B.C. and later expanded by the Romans. Now considered one of the grandest reconstructed sites in the ancient world, the region also hosted the likes of Cleopatra, Mark Antony, the Virgin Mary and John the Apostle.

Chania
Chania is the second largest city of Crete and one of the most beautiful. It lies along the north coast of the island at the east end of the Gulf of Chania. Chania is the site of the ancient Minoan settlement that the Greeks called Cydonia (Kydonia), which was mentioned in Virgil's Aeneid. The site has been continuously inhabited since Neolithic times - at least 5000 years. The city's rich history can be traced through historic buildings and monuments with Venetian, Turkish and Greek architecture.