Navigator's Great Arc – Rome, Istanbul & Madeira
About this cruise
Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 46-night sailing from Southampton on September 25, 2027 visits Guernsey Island, Cádiz and Málaga, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. Last stop: Fort Lauderdale. The ports come early and the voyage wraps with sea days. A good way to decompress before heading home. Crossing 9 borders through the Western Mediterranean: United Kingdom, Spain, France, Italy, Türkiye, Greece, Malta, Portugal and United States. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 11 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Sky Princess takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 4 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. 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. Southampton 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. Good route, good ship, good timing. It all lines up.