Ocean Discovery – Piraeus (Athens), Chania & Kusadasi (Ephesus)

About this cruise

If you've got 11 nights to work with, this sailing from Piraeus (Athens) on August 4, 2027 through Souda (Chania), Kusadasi and Santorini, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. The trip wraps in Barcelona, so you won't retrace your steps. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Greece, Türkiye, Italy and Spain, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Keep an eye out for Mykonos: Whitewashed glamour under the Aegean sun. Around 12 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Sun Princess joined the Princess Cruises's lineup in 2024. Still has that new-ship feel. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. If you can, add a night in Piraeus (Athens) before boarding. It's a good city to wander. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. That's 11 nights well spent.