Cobalt Waters & Broken Pillars – Rome, Athens & Ephesus

About this cruise

You come back from a trip like this actually rested, not just "I went on vacation" rested. 21 nights from Barcelona on July 30, 2028, visiting Palma de Mallorca, Marseille and Ajaccio, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 16 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Türkiye and Montenegro, 6 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. People come back from this cruise talking about Souda (Chania): Venetian harbour, Cretan soul. Roughly 11 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Sun Princess launched in 2024, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Barcelona before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. 16 ports, 6 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.