Sun Princess - 8/24/2024
The August 24, 2024 cruise on the Sun Princess departs from Barcelona, Spain. On this 21 Night The Best Of The Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 14 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Sun Princess sets sail on Saturday, Aug 24th and returns on Saturday, Sep 14th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Sun Princess cruise ship departing August 24, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $4,517 ($216 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $4,443 ($212 per night), this represents a recent increase of 2%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Sun Princess - August 24, 2024 - 21 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 24th | Barcelona, Spain |
| 2 | Aug 25th | At Sea |
| 3 | Aug 26th | Gibraltar, U.K. |
| 4 | Aug 27th | At Sea |
| 5 | Aug 28th | Marseille (Provence), France |
| 6 | Aug 29th | Genoa, Italy |
| 7 | Aug 30th | La Spezia, Italy |
| 8 | Aug 31st | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy |
| 9 | Sep 1st | Naples, Italy |
| 10 | Sep 2nd | At Sea |
| 11 | Sep 3rd | Santorini, Greece |
| 12 | Sep 4th | At Sea |
| 13 | Sep 5th | Istanbul, Turkey |
| 14 | Sep 6th | Mykonos, Greece |
| 15 | Sep 7th | Piraeus (Athens), Greece |
| 16 | Sep 8th | At Sea |
| 17 | Sep 9th | Bar, Montenegro |
| 18 | Sep 10th | Corfu, Greece |
| 19 | Sep 11th | Messina, Sicily |
| 20 | Sep 12th | Naples, Italy |
| 21 | Sep 13th | At Sea |
| 22 | Sep 14th | Barcelona, Spain |
The Sun Princess sails on August 24, 2024 for a 21 Night The Best Of The Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Barcelona, Spain on Sep 14th at 6:00 AM. During the 22-day journey, the Sun Princess will visit 13 additional ports and will spend 6 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
Based on my comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.
Cruise Ship
Sun Princess
SUN PRINCESS SIZE
The Sun Princess has a construction date of 2024 and a total size of 175,500 gross tons. The ship measures 1,132 feet (345 meters) in length. Sun Princess is included in Princess’s Sphere Class. At full capacity, the Sun Princess holds 6,739 passengers. That includes 5,189 cruise vacationers and 1,550 staff members. The Sun Princess total number of staterooms is 2,157.
Sun Princess Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:175,500 GT
- Length:1,132 ft (345 m)
- Beam:154 ft (47 m)
- Draft:28 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
- Year Built:2024
- Years Served:2024 - Present
- Capacity:5,189
- Crew Members:1,550
- Total on Board:6,739
- Total Staterooms:2,157
- Flagged Country:Bermuda
- Ship Cost:1,000 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Sun Princess age and stats vs all Princess ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
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Cruise Ports
Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Gibraltar, U.K., offers docking at Gibraltar Port. Travelers explore Rock of Gibraltar and St. Michael’s Cave. Excursions include dolphin-watching tours. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures limestone cliffs and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes roast beef, a British favorite. Souvenirs, like monkey-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Barbary history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance rock hikes. Gibraltar’s unique charm offers a vibrant British stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural wonders and scenic straits, making Gibraltar an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Marseille (Provence), France, offers docking at Marseille Port. Travelers explore Notre-Dame de la Garde and Vieux-Port. Excursions visit Aix-en-Provence’s lavender fields. Local markets sell bouillabaisse. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures basilicas and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes ratatouille, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Provençal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Marseille’s cultural charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ports and scenic fields, making Marseille an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Genoa, Italy, offers docking at Genoa Port. Travelers explore Palazzo Ducale and Via Garibaldi. Excursions visit Portofino’s colorful harbor. Local markets sell focaccia. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Renaissance palaces and Ligurian vistas. Dining onboard includes pesto pasta, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Genoese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Genoa’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Genoa an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Liguria region. (126 words)
La Spezia, Italy, offers docking at La Spezia Port. Travelers explore Cinque Terre villages and Porto Venere. Excursions visit Pisa’s Leaning Tower. Local markets sell focaccia. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful villages and Ligurian vistas. Dining onboard includes pesto pasta, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ligurian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance village hikes. La Spezia’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO villages and scenic coasts, making La Spezia an engaging destination. (126 words)
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination. (126 words)
Naples, Italy, offers docking at Naples Port. Travelers explore Pompeii ruins and Royal Palace. Excursions visit Capri’s Blue Grotto. Local markets sell margherita pizza. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes spaghetti alle vongole, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like cameo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Naples’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic islands, making Naples an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Santorini, Greece, offers docking at Fira Port with tenders to shore. Travelers explore Oia’s blue-domed churches and Thera ruins. Excursions include sailing to Nea Kameni. Local markets sell fava beans. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures caldera views and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like volcanic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance cliff walks. Santorini’s iconic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of stunning views and ancient ruins, making Santorini an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub. (126 words)
Mykonos, Greece, offers docking at Mykonos Port. Travelers explore Little Venice and Mykonos Windmills. Excursions include Delos Island ruins. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures whitewashed streets and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cycladic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance island walks. Mykonos’ picturesque charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ruins and scenic beaches, making Mykonos an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Cyclades. (126 words)
Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Bar, Montenegro, docks at the port, 1 kilometer from Old Bar, with taxis for 10-minute rides. The city, population 42,000, features the 11th-century Stari Bar fortress. Travelers stroll the Aqueduct, a 16th-century Ottoman structure. Local markets sell rakija brandy. Excursions to Lake Skadar, 30 minutes north, offer boat tours. Peak season June to September; taxis 5-10 EUR. Dining includes cevapi at seaside cafes. Souvenirs feature olive oil.
Corfu, Greece, offers docking at Corfu Port. Travelers explore Old Fortress and Achilleion Palace. Excursions include Paleokastritsa’s beaches. Local markets sell kumquat liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Venetian architecture and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes pastitsada, a Corfiot favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ionian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Corfu’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic beaches, making Corfu an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Ionian Islands. (126 words)
Messina, Sicily, offers docking at Messina Port. Travelers explore Messina Cathedral and Taormina’s Greek Theatre. Excursions visit Mount Etna. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures volcanic landscapes and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes pasta alla norma, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance volcano hikes. Messina’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic volcanoes, making Messina an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Naples, Italy, offers docking at Naples Port. Travelers explore Pompeii ruins and Royal Palace. Excursions visit Capri’s Blue Grotto. Local markets sell margherita pizza. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes spaghetti alle vongole, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like cameo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Naples’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic islands, making Naples an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region. (126 words)