Sun-Drenched Stones – Corfu, Messina & Marseille

About this cruise

Clear the calendar from April 9, 2028. This one's 14 nights from Piraeus (Athens), and the route visits Heraklion, Bar and Corfu, with additional stops along the Western Mediterranean. By the time you're a week in, you'll have completely stopped checking your phone. The sailing ends in Civitavecchia (Rome). The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Crossing 5 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Greece, Montenegro, Italy, Spain and France. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 11 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Sun Princess joined the Princess Cruises's lineup in 2024. Still has that new-ship feel. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. 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. An April departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 14-night sailing is a strong place to start.