NATIONWIDE--FEBRUARY 15, 2013-- Top-rated cruise line Royal Caribbean just released a sale on Europe cruises to entice passengers with some of the most aggressive deals we've seen this year.

Many of the deals break down to less than $100 per person per day for accommodations, meals and entertainment -- making cruising one of the most cost-efficient ways to visit Europe.

Most sailings are in spring and fall -- an ideal time to visit Europe due to mild temperatures, fewer crowds and less expensive airfare -- with some deals available in summer.

Top deals include (prices are per person):

• GREEK ISLES: 7 nights from Venice w/$150 credit ... $499
• SPAIN, FRANCE & ITALY: 7-night Mediterranean in oceanview cabin w/hotel stay ... $599
• ITALY, GREECE & TURKEY: 7-night Mediterranean in oceanview cabin w/prepaid gratuities ... $649
• TRANSATLANTIC: 13 nights from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale w/$400 credit ... $699
• BRITISH ISLES: 10 nights visiting Scotland, Ireland & England w/$200 credit ... $1049
• EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN: 7 nights in balcony cabin incl. roundtrip air from NYC & hotel ... $2099

About Royal Caribbean: Conde Nast Traveler's 2013 Readers Poll named seven Royal Caribbean ships to its list of the best cruise ships in the world. In 2012, Royal Caribbean also was named one of the World's Best Cruise Lines by Travel + Leisure and Best for Families by Cruise Critic.