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id: 8d04970f-e4f9-44ca-a26f-16d90c5d7d7d
slug: 2233232
voyage_code: U729
cruise_line: Princess Cruises
ship: Sun Princess
departure_date: 
return_date: 
nights: 11
embarkation_port: Istanbul
disembarkation_port: Barcelona
starting_price_usd: 1509.0
bookable: true
last_updated: 2026-05-04T23:23:06Z
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# Mediterranean with Greek Isles & Italy

> Princess Cruises · Sun Princess · Aug 4 – 15, 2027   (11 nights)

## Quick Facts

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| **Cruise Line** | Princess Cruises |
| **Ship** | Sun Princess |
| **Duration** | 11 nights |
| **Departure Date** | N/A |
| **Return Date** | N/A |
| **Embarkation Port** | Istanbul |
| **Disembarkation Port** | Barcelona |
| **Starting Price** | 1,509 USD per person |
| **Voyage Code** | U729 |

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Istanbul
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Istanbul rises from the Bosphorus, a vision of minarets and domes sparkling in the light. The capital of vanished empires, Istanbul is a true crossroad, the only city on Earth to span two continents. This meeting place of Europe and Asia, of Christian and Muslim, is one of the great adventures a traveler encounters. Browse the stalls of the world's largest bazaar, explore ancient mosques and churches, and gaze at the stunning jewels in the Topkapi Palace.

Istanbul has dominated the Straits of...

### Day 2: Istanbul
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Istanbul rises from the Bosphorus, a vision of minarets and domes sparkling in the light. The capital of vanished empires, Istanbul is a true crossroad, the only city on Earth to span two continents. This meeting place of Europe and Asia, of Christian and Muslim, is one of the great adventures a traveler encounters. Browse the stalls of the world's largest bazaar, explore ancient mosques and churches, and gaze at the stunning jewels in the Topkapi Palace.

Istanbul has dominated the Straits of...

### Day 3: Kusadasi (Ephesus)
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

From the port of Kusadasi on Turkey's Anatolian Coast, one travels into the past. Nearby stand the ruins of ancient Ephesus, a major site of archeological excavation. The city was once a Roman provincial capital and trading center. Ephesus is also home to several of Christendom's holiest sites. St. Paul preached at the Great Theater and the ruins of Ephesus' Basilica cover the tomb of Christ's most beloved disciple, St. John the Apostle.

In Kusadasi, whitewashed stone houses rise in tiers beh...

### Day 4: Santorini
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Did the catastrophic volcanic eruption that ravaged Santorini circa 1600 B.C. destroy Crete's ancient Minoan civilization - and give birth to the myth of Atlantis? In 1967, archaeologists on Santorini unearthed the remains of a Bronze Age city that may have been home to as many as 30,000 people. Whether the Lost Continent of Atlantis is rooted in myth or reality, an undisputed fact remains. The eruption created a caldera - and one of the most dramatic land and seascapes in the entire Mediterrane...

### Day 5: Mykonos
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Thanks to its proximity to the mainland, Mykonos was one of the first Greek islands to become an international travel destination. During the late '60s and early '70s, Mykonos was famed as a haunt for the rich. The island's nightlife - then and now - was a glittering whirl of colored lights, music, and parties. But there's another side to Mykonos - the neighboring island of Delos. In classical mythology, Delos was the birthplace of Apollo and his twin sister Artemis. Travelers to Delos can strol...

### Day 6: Crete (Chania), Greece
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Weaving a tapestry of awe and wonder, Chania is a centuries-old mix of Minoan myths, well-preserved Venetian mansions, a mesmerizing Old Town complete with labyrinthine passageways, and atmospheric Kastelli Hill, once the site of a Roman acropolis. But Chania may be best known as the gateway to the breathtaking 4,000 year-old Minoan ruins at Knossos, home of the legendary King Minos and the part man and part bull known creature as the Minotaur. And around every corner of this idyllic area you'll...

### Day 7: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 8: Sicily (Messina), Italy
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Messina has played a major role in European history since its founding as a Greek colony in the 8th century B.C. During the Roman Empire, the city was a major port and commercial center, during the Middle Ages, Messina was the major port of departure for Crusaders. History has also left its scars: a massive earthquake leveled much of the city in 1908 and the World War II campaign for Sicily devastated Messina. Yet Messina emerged from that devastation with some of its historic treasures intact, ...

### Day 9: Naples, Italy
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Italy's third-largest city, Naples is a bustling metropolis famed for it stately buildings, crowded streets, pizza - and notoriously bad traffic. However, this beautiful city is rich in centuries-old culture and customs. Naples is also your gateway to the Isle of Capri, the fabled Amalfi Coast and the ruins of Pompeii, buried in ash by the cataclysmic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

Naples boasts an ideal location, with both the ruins of Roman cities and the stunning Amalfi Coast in easy ...

### Day 10: Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications.

Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors...

### Day 11: At Sea
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities.

### Day 12: Barcelona
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

The 1992 Summer Olympics revealed to the world what Europeans and seasoned travelers already knew - Barcelona is one of the world's greatest treasures. Vibrant and earthy, commercial and cultural, this city of two million residents is the capital of Spain's autonomous region of Catalonia. Stroll along the wide, tree-lined promenades of Las Ramblas and marvel at the spires of Gaudi's Basilica La Sagrada Familia. Or visit the former Olympic Ring on the hill of Montjuic - also home to world-class p...


## Pricing

Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD.

| Cabin Type | Starting Price |
|------------|----------------|
| Inside | $1,509 |
| Ocean View | $2,009 |
| Balcony | $2,109 |
| Suite | $2,589 |

## Cabin Options

### Inside Cabins

**Interior** (Code: IE) — From $3,090
This well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities, and bathroom with shower.
An interior is the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, these staterooms feature two twin beds or a queen-size bed and the basic amenities you expect, from flat-panel TV to in-r...

**Interior** (Code: IA) — From $3,186
This well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities, and bathroom with shower.
An interior is the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, these staterooms feature two twin beds or a queen-size bed and the basic amenities you expect, from flat-panel TV to in-r...

**Interior** (Code: ID) — From $3,114
This well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities, and bathroom with shower.
An interior is the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, these staterooms feature two twin beds or a queen-size bed and the basic amenities you expect, from flat-panel TV to in-r...

**Interior** (Code: IB) — From $3,162
This well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities, and bathroom with shower.
An interior is the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, these staterooms feature two twin beds or a queen-size bed and the basic amenities you expect, from flat-panel TV to in-r...

**Interior** (Code: IC) — From $3,138
This well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities, and bathroom with shower.
An interior is the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, these staterooms feature two twin beds or a queen-size bed and the basic amenities you expect, from flat-panel TV to in-r...

**Interior** (Code: IF) — From $3,018
This well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities, and bathroom with shower.
An interior is the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, these staterooms feature two twin beds or a queen-size bed and the basic amenities you expect, from flat-panel TV to in-r...

**Interior Single** (Code: IS)
The Reserve Collection Mini-Suite features a seating area with sofa bed, balcony, and bathroom with shower. Enjoy Reserve Collection suite upgrades and benefits.
An interior is the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, these staterooms feature two twin beds or a queen...

### Outside Cabins

**Premium Ocean View** (Code: O5) — From $4,018
This well-appointed stateroom features a picture window for memorable views, and bathroom with shower.
Whether the calm of the deep blue sea or the adventure of a new city on the horizon, the Premium Oceanview stateroom ensures picture-perfect snapshots from the comfort of your room. This stateroom ...

**Premium Ocean View** (Code: O2) — From $4,256
This well-appointed stateroom features a picture window for memorable views, and bathroom with shower.
Whether the calm of the deep blue sea or the adventure of a new city on the horizon, the Premium Oceanview stateroom ensures picture-perfect snapshots from the comfort of your room. This stateroom ...

**Premium Ocean View** (Code: O3) — From $4,120
This well-appointed stateroom features a picture window for memorable views, and bathroom with shower.
Whether the calm of the deep blue sea or the adventure of a new city on the horizon, the Premium Oceanview stateroom ensures picture-perfect snapshots from the comfort of your room. This stateroom ...

### Balcony Cabins

**Cove Balcony** (Code: DG) — From $4,412
This balcony stateroom provides outstanding views from a private balcony, and bathroom with shower. Includes sofa bed.

**Deluxe Balcony** (Code: DE) — From $4,530
This balcony stateroom provides outstanding views from a deluxe private balcony, and bathroom with shower. Includes sofa bed.
This inspired stateroom offers the added indulgence of a private balcony with well-appointed outdoor furniture and a relaxing view of the scenery that surrounds you, whether ...

**Deluxe Balcony** (Code: DB) — From $4,686
This balcony stateroom provides outstanding views from a deluxe private balcony, and bathroom with shower. Includes sofa bed.
This inspired stateroom offers the added indulgence of a private balcony with well-appointed outdoor furniture and a relaxing view of the scenery that surrounds you, whether ...

**Sanctuary Balcony** (Code: D0) — From $8,282
Sanctuary Balcony
Cherish the views on your Sanctuary Balcony
Enjoy not only your balcony views and luxury amenities, but added sanctuary benefit perks in the Sanctuary Balcony stateroom. With access to exclusive dining and entertainment, plus the joy of a private balcony, you’re sure to leave your ...

**Deluxe Balcony** (Code: DF) — From $4,490
This balcony stateroom provides outstanding views from a deluxe private balcony, and bathroom with shower. Includes sofa bed.
This inspired stateroom offers the added indulgence of a private balcony with well-appointed outdoor furniture and a relaxing view of the scenery that surrounds you, whether ...

**Deluxe Balcony** (Code: DA) — From $4,764
This balcony stateroom provides outstanding views from a deluxe private balcony, and bathroom with shower. Includes sofa bed.
This inspired stateroom offers the added indulgence of a private balcony with well-appointed outdoor furniture and a relaxing view of the scenery that surrounds you, whether ...

**Cove Balcony** (Code: DH) — From $4,218
This balcony stateroom provides outstanding views from a private balcony, and bathroom with shower. Includes sofa bed.

**Premium Deluxe Balcony** (Code: D2) — From $4,842
This stateroom provides dramatic views from a premium private balcony, and bathroom with shower. Includes sofa bed.
This inspired stateroom offers the added indulgence of a private balcony with well-appointed outdoor furniture and a relaxing view of the scenery that surrounds you, whether a rainbow-...

**Premium Deluxe Balcony** (Code: D1) — From $4,880
This stateroom provides dramatic views from a premium private balcony, and bathroom with shower. Includes sofa bed.
This inspired stateroom offers the added indulgence of a private balcony with well-appointed outdoor furniture and a relaxing view of the scenery that surrounds you, whether a rainbow-...

**Deluxe Balcony** (Code: DD) — From $4,608
This balcony stateroom provides outstanding views from a deluxe private balcony, and bathroom with shower. Includes sofa bed.
This inspired stateroom offers the added indulgence of a private balcony with well-appointed outdoor furniture and a relaxing view of the scenery that surrounds you, whether ...

**Deluxe Balcony** (Code: DC) — From $4,646
This balcony stateroom provides outstanding views from a deluxe private balcony, and bathroom with shower. Includes sofa bed.
This inspired stateroom offers the added indulgence of a private balcony with well-appointed outdoor furniture and a relaxing view of the scenery that surrounds you, whether ...

### Suite Cabins

**Cabana Mini-Suite** (Code: CB) — From $5,734
This stateroom features a private cabana, a seating area with sofa bed, and bathroom with shower.
The Cabana stateroom features a balcony, a private cabana, unique outdoor furniture and an extra-large private lounge space that lets you take in the fresh sea air. Unwind inside with a separate sitting...

**Signature Suite** (Code: S9) — From $11,028
The most relaxing accommodations at sea
Take in the spacious Signature Penthouse Suite with gorgeous balcony views. Enjoy more living space, a separate seating area with sofa bed, enchanted amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite a...

**Grand Suite** (Code: S2) — From $15,756
Grand Suite
Cherish the view in your grand stateroom
Enjoy a spacious place to relax and recharge for up to four guests, with added perks like priority services at check-in and other sanctuary benefits.


Includes all the amenities of our Sanctuary Collection, access to the Sanctuary Exclusive Resta...

**Mini-Suite** (Code: ME) — From $5,178
Approximately 303 sq. ft., including balcony
Balcony with 2-4 chairs, table and ottoman
Bathroom with shower
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
Separate sitting area with sofa bed & coffee table
Complimentary welcome glass of bubbly on embarkation day
Luxury mattress topper and pillows
Two flat-pa...

**Mini-Suite** (Code: MD) — From $5,634
The Mini-Suite features a seating area with sofa bed, balcony, and bathroom with shower.
A complimentary glass of bubbly isn't the only perk you enjoy when you choose a Mini-Suite. It's substantially larger than a balcony stateroom and includes a separate seating area with sofa bed as well as two fl...

**Sky Suite** (Code: S0) — From $25,644
Sky Suite
Our largest, most premium stateroom with accommodations for up to five guests
The exceptional features of a Signature Sky Suite include luxurious appointments, an expansive stateroom and balcony featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms, one with a full bath with tub and separate shower, a sea...

**Sanctuary Mini-Suite** (Code: M2) — From $8,752
Sanctuary Mini-Suite
Treat yourself every time you walk into your stateroom
The Sanctuary Mini-Suite is the perfect option for your group of up to four guests. Larger than a balcony stateroom, the sanctuary mini-suite has a separate seating area. Plus, you’ll enjoy Sanctuary benefits and perks.


In...

**Sanctuary Mini-Suite** (Code: M1) — From $8,894
Sanctuary Mini-Suite
Treat yourself every time you walk into your stateroom
The Sanctuary Mini-Suite is the perfect option for your group of up to four guests. Larger than a balcony stateroom, the sanctuary mini-suite has a separate seating area. Plus, you’ll enjoy Sanctuary benefits and perks.


In...

**Cabana Mini-Suite** (Code: CA) — From $5,836
This stateroom features a private cabana, a seating area with sofa bed, and bathroom with shower.
The Cabana stateroom features a balcony, a private cabana, unique outdoor furniture and an extra-large private lounge space that lets you take in the fresh sea air. Unwind inside with a separate sitting...

**Mini-Suite** (Code: MA)
The Mini-Suite features a seating area with sofa bed, balcony, and bathroom with shower.
A complimentary glass of bubbly isn't the only perk you enjoy when you choose a Mini-Suite. It's substantially larger than a balcony stateroom and includes a separate seating area with sofa bed as well as two fl...

**Vista Suite** (Code: S4) — From $14,038
Vista Suite
Enter your haven for peace and serenity
The Vista Suite lets you experience luxury at every turn. Enjoy a complimentary mini-bar setup in your spacious room with gorgeous balcony views.


Includes all the amenities of our Sanctuary Collection, access to the Sanctuary Exclusive Restaurant...


## Ship Information

### Sun Princess

Sun Princess truly lights up the seas, serving up tantalizing cuisine, dazzling live entertainment and new experiences with our Discovery at SEA programs. Relax in The Sanctuary, a tranquil haven reserved for adults, or put your feet up at Movies Under the Stars, whatever you decide to do, your time on board will be unforgettable.

#### Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Passenger Capacity | 5,189 |
| Crew | 1,547 |
| Gross Tonnage | 175,500.0 |
| Length | 1,131.0 ft |
| Total Cabins | 2,162 |

## Onboard Amenities

### Entertainment

- **Blue**: Get swept away by this dazzling world of color, emotion, and music.
- **Entertainment for teens and children**: Fun activities for all ages in the Youth & Teen Centers

Tweens will love the Neon Grove while teens can enjoy the Underground – both colorful, comfy ...
- **Come Fly Away**: Join this celebration of the pursuit for love.
- **Art Beat**: Feel uplifted by the beauty and joy of living life in full color.
- **Crown Grill**: Award-winning, multi-course meals perfect for celebrating a special occasion (or just being together).

### Food and Drink

- **Promenade**: Specialty, casual and complementary dining with something for everyone.
- **O'Malley's Irish Pub**: Relaxed, sit-down meals at a variety of eateries, with something for everyone.Everything you'd expect from an Irish pub: great food, great drinks, liv...
- **Sabatini's Italian Trattor**: Award-winning, multi-course meals perfect for celebrating a special occasion (or just being together).
- **The Catch by Rudi**: Award-winning, multi-course meals perfect for celebrating a special occasion (or just being together).
- **Three-level Dining Room**: Specialty, casual and complementary dining with something for everyone.

### Recreational

- **Fiera**: Fiera!
Talented performers bring a medley of popular songs to lif set.
- **Viva La Música**: Viva La Música
At this exciting musical experience, a couple invites guests an immersive dancing experience.
- **Sanctuary Suites**: Kick back in our exclusive Sanctuary Collection—reimagined for Sun Princess. All of our Suites are part of the Sanctuary Collection with access to all...
- **Casino**: We've leveled up our Vegas-caliber gaming with our expanded Princess Casino, featuring the first “Buffalo Zone” at sea.
- **Shops**: Shop 200 brands in premium cosmetics, jewelry and fashion, such as Chanel No.1, Dior, Gucci, Luis Vuitton and Swarovski. Browse a selection of signatu...

### Relaxation

- **The Lotus Spa**: The onboard Lotus Spa® features a wide range of treatments for full relaxation and harmony. The spa operates "a la carte,” where each service can be b...


## Ports of Call

### Istanbul
*Coordinates: 41.0124, 28.9759*

Istanbul rises from the Bosphorus, a vision of minarets and domes sparkling in the light. The capital of vanished empires, Istanbul is a true crossroad, the only city on Earth to span two continents. This meeting place of Europe and Asia, of Christian and Muslim, is one of the great adventures a traveler encounters. Browse the stalls of the world's largest bazaar, explore ancient mosques and churc...

### Kusadasi (Ephesus)
*Coordinates: 37.8587, 27.2594*

From the port of Kusadasi on Turkey's Anatolian Coast, one travels into the past. Nearby stand the ruins of ancient Ephesus, a major site of archeological excavation. The city was once a Roman provincial capital and trading center. Ephesus is also home to several of Christendom's holiest sites. St. Paul preached at the Great Theater and the ruins of Ephesus' Basilica cover the tomb of Christ's mos...

### Santorini
*Coordinates: 36.3932, 25.4615*

Did the catastrophic volcanic eruption that ravaged Santorini circa 1600 B.C. destroy Crete's ancient Minoan civilization - and give birth to the myth of Atlantis? In 1967, archaeologists on Santorini unearthed the remains of a Bronze Age city that may have been home to as many as 30,000 people. Whether the Lost Continent of Atlantis is rooted in myth or reality, an undisputed fact remains. The er...

### Mykonos
*Coordinates: 37.4415, 25.3667*

Thanks to its proximity to the mainland, Mykonos was one of the first Greek islands to become an international travel destination. During the late '60s and early '70s, Mykonos was famed as a haunt for the rich. The island's nightlife - then and now - was a glittering whirl of colored lights, music, and parties. But there's another side to Mykonos - the neighboring island of Delos. In classical myt...

### Crete (Chania), Greece
*Coordinates: 35.5158, 24.0217*

Weaving a tapestry of awe and wonder, Chania is a centuries-old mix of Minoan myths, well-preserved Venetian mansions, a mesmerizing Old Town complete with labyrinthine passageways, and atmospheric Kastelli Hill, once the site of a Roman acropolis. But Chania may be best known as the gateway to the breathtaking 4,000 year-old Minoan ruins at Knossos, home of the legendary King Minos and the part m...

### Sicily (Messina), Italy
*Coordinates: 38.1922, 15.5567*

Messina has played a major role in European history since its founding as a Greek colony in the 8th century B.C. During the Roman Empire, the city was a major port and commercial center, during the Middle Ages, Messina was the major port of departure for Crusaders. History has also left its scars: a massive earthquake leveled much of the city in 1908 and the World War II campaign for Sicily devast...

### Naples, Italy
*Coordinates: 40.84, 14.2529*

Italy's third-largest city, Naples is a bustling metropolis famed for it stately buildings, crowded streets, pizza - and notoriously bad traffic. However, this beautiful city is rich in centuries-old culture and customs. Naples is also your gateway to the Isle of Capri, the fabled Amalfi Coast and the ruins of Pompeii, buried in ash by the cataclysmic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.

Naples ...

### Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy
*Coordinates: 42.1062, 11.7757*

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications.

Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly...

### Barcelona
*Coordinates: 41.3926, 2.07015*

The 1992 Summer Olympics revealed to the world what Europeans and seasoned travelers already knew - Barcelona is one of the world's greatest treasures. Vibrant and earthy, commercial and cultural, this city of two million residents is the capital of Spain's autonomous region of Catalonia. Stroll along the wide, tree-lined promenades of Las Ramblas and marvel at the spires of Gaudi's Basilica La Sa...


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