Your journey begins in Athens (Piraeus), where ancient history meets vibrant modern life. After departure, enjoy a relaxing day at sea to settle into the ship’s luxurious surroundings.
Arrive in Bar, a hidden gem along the Adriatic coast, before continuing to the lush island of Corfu, known for its Venetian architecture and scenic beauty.
Next, experience the charm of Messina, your gateway to Sicily’s rich culture and landscapes. Then explore the vibrant city of Naples, perfectly situated for visiting the ancient ruins of Pompeii or the breathtaking island of Capri.
Another relaxing day at sea allows you to enjoy everything the Sun Princess has to offer before arriving in the cosmopolitan city of Barcelona, where your Mediterranean journey concludes.
MedallionClass® experience
Enjoy effortless, personalized cruising: your stateroom unlocking as you approach, next-level service, easily finding family & friends while on board and so much more.
Entertainment
Broadway-style shows, live music, movies, themed activities, game shows and performers
Dining
Multicourse dining, buffet, pizza, burgers, hot dogs, soft-serve ice cream, pastries and desserts
Fitness facilities
Youth & teen clubs for ages 3-17
Beer, wine, cocktails, specialty coffees, sodas & juice bar
Wi-Fi
Dine at Casual dining restaurants
Shore excursions
Shore excursion credits
Room service delivery
Crew Appreciation
The past maintains a vibrant presence in the cradle of Western civilization. Atop the Acropolis, the serene Parthenon sails above the commotion of the modern city. The tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides were performed in the Theater of Dionysus at the foot of the Acropolis. On Pnyx Hill, citizens of a fledgling democracy gathered to cast their votes on Athens' destiny. Then there is the hustle and bustle of the modern city, a metropolis of 4.5 million that spreads out from the foot of Mt. Lycabettus and across the plain. Packed with busy shops and lively tavernas, modern Athens is a colorful counterpoint to classical Greece.Piraeus is the port city for Athens and has been Athens' port of entry for over two millennia.
The sister ship of Star Princess, Sun Princess boasts cutting-edge features like The Dome and The Sphere, a breathtaking glass-enclosed Piazza at the heart of the ship. With expanded dining venues and leisure experiences, it makes her a standout addition to the Princess fleet.
Bar, Montenegro, is an unsung resort town on the country's south coast. Nestled between breathtaking mountains and the glistening Adriatic Sea, Bar offers plenty of culture and history to discover, nature right on its doorstep, and a string of pebble beaches to relax on.While Bar may not be as well-known as, say, Kotor or Budva, two of Montenegro's most well-known destinations, travelers will find an authentic atmosphere here, and plenty to see and do during a short visit. There's sizzling weather, too, with 270 days of sunshine every year. Culture and history are present, too. If you enjoy delving into a destination's past, Stari Bar, the picture-perfect old town, is a must-visit, while lazy beach days are encouraged on the coast.
The lush and verdant island of Corfu lies in the Ionian Sea, midway between Greece and Italy. The island has a long and colorful history. First colonized by the city-state of Corinth, Corfu has been ruled by the Romans, the Venetians, the French and the English. Corfu Town boasts fortresses bearing the insignia of the Venetian Republic, an esplanade lavishly planted by the French during the Napoleonic Wars, and an English cricket pitch. The island also offers some of the finest coastal scenery in the entire Mediterranean.Corfu's old town is a mixture of the medieval and the modern. The Esplanade, planted with palms and eucalyptus by the French, leads to the English cricket pitch.
Messina has played a major role in European history since its founding as a Greek colony in the 8th century B.C. During the Roman Empire, the city was a major port and commercial center, during the Middle Ages, Messina was the major port of departure for Crusaders. History has also left its scars: a massive earthquake leveled much of the city in 1908 and the World War II campaign for Sicily devastated Messina. Yet Messina emerged from that devastation with some of its historic treasures intact, including the 12th-century Annunziata dei Catalani Church. Messina is also your gateway to the rugged beauty of southeast Sicily, from the seaside resort of Taormina to Mt. Etna.Between the fall of Rome and the 1861 unification of Italy, the Arabs, the Normans, the Germans, the Spanish and the French ruled Sicily.
Italy's third-largest city, Naples is a bustling metropolis famed for it stately buildings, crowded streets, pizza - and notoriously bad traffic. However, this beautiful city is rich in centuries-old culture and customs. Naples is also your gateway to the Isle of Capri, the fabled Amalfi Coast and the ruins of Pompeii, buried in ash by the cataclysmic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Naples boasts an ideal location, with both the ruins of Roman cities and the stunning Amalfi Coast in easy reach.
The sister ship of Star Princess, Sun Princess boasts cutting-edge features like The Dome and The Sphere, a breathtaking glass-enclosed Piazza at the heart of the ship. With expanded dining venues and leisure experiences, it makes her a standout addition to the Princess fleet.
The 1992 Summer Olympics revealed to the world what Europeans and seasoned travelers already knew - Barcelona is one of the world's greatest treasures. Vibrant and earthy, commercial and cultural, this city of two million residents is the capital of Spain's autonomous region of Catalonia. Stroll along the wide, tree-lined promenades of Las Ramblas and marvel at the spires of Gaudi's Basilica La Sagrada Familia. Or visit the former Olympic Ring on the hill of Montjuic - also home to world-class parks, fountains and museums. Barcelona, which nurtured such artistic giants as Picasso, Dali, Miro and Casals, is definitely a traveler's paradise.
