Sunset to the Aegean – Transatlantic to Athens

A 25-night cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Piraeus (Athens), sailing on the afternoon of 24 February. It makes 12 port calls, starting with Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gibraltar and Cartagena Spain. The stops are in seven countries, and calls last 8 to 12 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 15°C in Civitavecchia (Rome) to 20°C in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (59 to 68°F). The cruise ends in Piraeus (Athens) at 6:00 AM on 20 March. Caribbean Princess (2004) carries up to 3,140 guests on 18 decks and has 13 restaurants, 7 of them included in the fare.