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Travel Plans Jul 01, 2024

Summer is here, and so are epic July cruise deals and destinations.

Take advantage of our July cruise deals and treat yourself to a memorable summer vacation.

Best summer vacation cruises in July with Virgin Voyages

There’s nothing like summer vacation. No, you might not get three full months off school anymore, but even if you can only swing five or six days off work, that’s plenty of time for one of our epic July cruises. While planning ahead is always advisable, especially with our Fair & Flexible Fares that reward advance booking, a last-minute cruise will satisfy that summer vacation itch just as well. Here’s how to take advantage of the warm weather and set sail on one of our July cruises.

Last-minute summer cruise deals & special offers

If you’re looking for a last-minute July escape, it’s not too late to book a cruise. Actually, you might even be lucky that you waited so long. Now you can take advantage of our special cruise deals and save when you sail on most 2025 Caribbean and Mediterranean cruises. Also be sure to keep an eye out for our Sail and Save blitz to jump on last-minute cruise vacation deals that’ll get you voyaging at a great value.

Best summer cruises for July 2025

When it comes to deciding where to cruise to for summer, there’s really no wrong answer. Of course, the Caribbean is a tried and true standby, with pristine white sand beaches, lush jungles, and shoreside margarita bars ready to satiate your thirst in the summer heat. But don’t overlook our truly stunning ports in the Mediterranean or the Greek Islands. You could be spending your July strolling down the ancient streets of Santorini admiring the famous whitewashed architecture, wine tasting in the vineyards of Italy, or partying in Ibiza.

Cruises from Miami, Florida, to Key West & Bimini

Celebrate summer with a short Caribbean jaunt from Miami to Bimini, Bahamas, on our Fire & Sunset Soirées cruise. Stopping at Key West and our exclusive Beach Club at Bimini, this itinerary is a little sampler of Caribbean sunshine that you can enjoy over a long weekend.

Things to Know

Cruise Ship: Valiant Lady
Embarkation Port: PortMiami
Ports of Call (Stops): Key West, Beach Club at Bimini
Cruise trip duration: 4 nights
Round Trip: Yes
Prices from: $190 per Sailor per night (Prices are subject to change)


Cruises from Rome to Italy & Spain

Explore some of the best places to cruise to in Spain and Italy on our 7-night oneway Spanish 7 Italian Hot Spots sailing from Rome. You’ll visit Naples, Sicily, Marina di Carrara, Ajaccio, and more on a sun-drenched tour of Spain and Italy's most glamorous places to visit.

Things to Know 

Cruise Ship: Scarlet Lady
Embarkation Port: Civitavecchia (Rome)
Ports of Call (Stops): Naples, Sicily, Marina di Carrara, Ajaccio, Barcelona
Cruise trip duration: 7 nights
Round Trip: No
Prices from: $200 per Sailor per night (Prices are subject to change)


Cruises from Athens, island-hopping Greek islands

Take a trip back in time to ancient Greece on our 10-night Starry Nights in Greece & Croatia cruise. Embark on a Greek odyssey back through the Aegean to the legendary island of Corfu. 

Things to Know 

Cruise Ship: Resilient Lady
Embarkation Port: Piraeus Port of Athens
Ports of Call (Stops): Santorini, Bodrum, Mykonos, Kotor, Corfu, and more.
Cruise trip duration: 10 nights
Round Trip: Yes
Prices from: $180 per Sailor per night (Prices are subject to change)

Best summer vacation cruises in July with Virgin Voyages

Book an all-included luxury July summer cruise

Summer vacation is often over before you know it, but don’t let it pass this year without squeezing in some memorable travel experiences. Our cruises bring you to some of the most beautiful destinations in the world – from sunny Caribbean islands to glamorous Mediterranean coastal gems and ancient Aegean ports. And with our last-minute cruise deals, and valuable need-to-know tips from the experts, booking July cruises is more of a no-brainer than ever.

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