Imperial Wake – Istanbul, Kotor & Valletta
About this cruise
A 42-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Civitavecchia (Rome) on September 25, 2027 and visits Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Ajaccio and Alghero, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The route threads through 8 countries along the Eastern Mediterranean coast: Italy, France, Malta, Montenegro, Croatia, Greece, Cyprus and Türkiye. Keep an eye out for Rhodes: Medieval knights and Aegean light. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Enchanted Princess has 13 restaurants on board, which means you could eat somewhere different nearly every night. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. Civitavecchia (Rome) itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. That's 42 nights well spent.