Gilded Meridian Crossing – Santorini, Bar & Funchal

About this cruise

You won't run out of things to do on a trip this long, but you also won't feel like you have to do any of them. 21 nights from Piraeus (Athens) on October 31, 2027, visiting Santorini, Bar and Corfu, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. The sailing ends in Fort Lauderdale. The ports come early and the voyage wraps with sea days. A good way to decompress before heading home. Crossing 7 borders through the Eastern Mediterranean: Greece, Montenegro, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Portugal and United States. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Sun Princess launched in 2024, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Piraeus (Athens) has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 21-night sailing is a strong place to start.