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Sun Princess

18-Night The Best Of The Mediterranean Cruise from Athens

Sphere Class · Sun Princess

Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Crete (Chania), Greece, and Kusadasi, Turkey (for Ephesus)

Sails Wed, Aug 4, 202718 nightsCruiseOnly

One-wayAthens (Piraeus), GreeceCivitavecchia (for Rome), Italy · 15 ports

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$157 / night avg · taxes & fees included

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Today: $3,091Lowest tracked: $2,955

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9% below recent high

14-day low

$2,955

14-day high

$3,125

14-day avg

$3,027

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Your 18-night itinerary

16 ports and 3 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Athens (Piraeus), Greece → Crete (Chania), Greece → Kusadasi, Turkey (for Ephesus) → Santorini, Greece → Mykonos, Greece → Sicily (Palermo), Italy → Sicily (Messina), Italy → Naples, Italy (for Capri & Pompeii) → Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy → Barcelona, Spain

Day 11
Athens (Piraeus), GreeceEmbark
Departs 7:00 PM
Sailings from Athens (Piraeus)
Day 22
Crete (Chania), Greece
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
Cruises visiting Crete (Chania)
Day 33
Kusadasi, Turkey (for Ephesus)
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 7:00 PM
Cruises visiting Kusadasi
Day 44
Santorini, Greece
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 9:00 PM
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Day 55
Mykonos, Greece
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 9:00 PM
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Day 66
At seaSea day
Day At Sea
Day 77
Sicily (Palermo), Italy
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 7:00 PM
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Day 88
Sicily (Messina), Italy
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 99
Naples, Italy (for Capri & Pompeii)
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 7:00 PM
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Day 1010
Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 9:00 PM
Cruises visiting Civitavecchia (for Rome)
Day 1111
At seaSea day
Day At Sea
Day 1212
Barcelona, Spain
Arrives 6:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
Cruises visiting Barcelona
Day 1313
At seaSea day
Day At Sea
Day 1414
Marseille (Provence), France
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
Cruises visiting Marseille (Provence)
Day 1515
Corsica (Ajaccio), France
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
Cruises visiting Corsica (Ajaccio)
Day 1616
Genoa (for Cinque Terre), Italy
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 8:00 PM
Cruises visiting Genoa (for Cinque Terre)
Day 1717
La Spezia (for Florence/Pisa),Italy
Arrives 7:00 AM
Cruises visiting La Spezia (for Florence/Pisa)
Day 1818
La Spezia (for Florence/Pisa),Italy
Departs 5:00 PM
Cruises visiting La Spezia (for Florence/Pisa)
Day 1919
Civitavecchia (for Rome), ItalyDisembark
Arrives 6:00 AM
Return visit (first on day 10)
Sailings from Civitavecchia (for Rome)

Cabins & suites

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Suite
$4,270$237 / night
Best value
Inside
$2,829$157 / night
Balcony
$3,583$199 / night
Ocean View
$3,378$188 / night

Ship experience

Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues

About this ship

Come feel the love on the cruise vacation of your dreams, where the sun revolves around you. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from a sphere of glass while relaxing and dining in the Piazza, and immerse yourself in the action at The Arena, which shapeshifts to bring each unique production to a whole new level.

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Day 1
Sailings from Athens (Piraeus)
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Crete (Chania), Greece
Day 2
Cruises visiting Crete (Chania)
Crete (Chania), Greece
Kusadasi, Turkey (for Ephesus)
Day 3
Cruises visiting Kusadasi
Kusadasi, Turkey (for Ephesus)
Santorini, Greece
Day 4
Cruises visiting Santorini
Santorini, Greece
Mykonos, Greece
Day 5
Cruises visiting Mykonos
Mykonos, Greece
Sicily (Palermo), Italy
Day 7
Cruises visiting Sicily (Palermo)
Sicily (Palermo), Italy
Sicily (Messina), Italy
Day 8
Cruises visiting Sicily (Messina)
Sicily (Messina), Italy
Naples, Italy (for Capri & Pompeii)
Day 9
Cruises visiting Naples
Naples, Italy (for Capri & Pompeii)
Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy
Days 10, 19
Cruises visiting Civitavecchia (for Rome)
Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy
Barcelona, Spain
Day 12
Cruises visiting Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
Marseille (Provence), France
Day 14
Cruises visiting Marseille (Provence)
Marseille (Provence), France
Corsica (Ajaccio), France
Day 15
Cruises visiting Corsica (Ajaccio)
Corsica (Ajaccio), France
Genoa (for Cinque Terre), Italy
Day 16
Cruises visiting Genoa (for Cinque Terre)
Genoa (for Cinque Terre), Italy
La Spezia (for Florence/Pisa),Italy
Days 17, 18
Cruises visiting La Spezia (for Florence/Pisa)
La Spezia (for Florence/Pisa),Italy

What's included & extra

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel

Extra cost

Crown Grill — An iconic Crown Grill experience goes next level with a modern, sleek design and theater-style kitch
Horizons Dining Room — Introducing a three-story dining room (a first for us)! This newly imagined space is open and flexib
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria — Sabatini’s on Sun Princess will feature an inspired interior design with intimate bistro style nooks
Bars & Lounges — Now located on the second level of the Piazza with can’t-miss views out the Piazza's spherical window. The reimagined at
Wheelhouse Bar — The space was inspired by the maps and charts of ocean travel, featuring a compass-like structure th
Sea View Terrace — Look ahead to adventures on the horizon from the new Sea View Terrace and Bar, located at the front
Bellini's Cocktail Bar — Sip on refreshing bellinis, champagne, handcrafted cocktails and more while enjoying the stunning vi
Coffee Currents — Coffee Currents.

Policies & FAQ

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 14
Elevator / Lift: 16
Gross Tonnage: 175,500
Kids Friendly: Yes
Maiden Voyage: February, 2024
Number of Decks: 21
Number of Solo Staterooms: 4
Number of Staterooms: 2,150
Number of Suites: 487
Passenger Capacity: 4,300
Registry: Bermuda
Ship Class: Sphere Class
Ship Length: 1133 ft (345.3 m)
Spa: Yes
Teen Club: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.