Gilded Meridian – Santorini, Barcelona & Montenegro

About this cruise

You come back from a trip like this actually rested, not just "I went on vacation" rested. 21 nights from Civitavecchia (Rome) on May 2, 2026, visiting Naples, Souda (Chania) and Kusadasi, 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 Italy, Greece, Türkiye, Montenegro, Spain and France, 6 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. People come back from this cruise talking about Mykonos: Whitewashed glamour under the Aegean sun. 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. The shows alone are worth the extra nights. You'll catch comedy, music, theatre, and themed evenings you'd miss on a shorter trip. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Civitavecchia (Rome) before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. 16 ports, 6 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.