Sun Princess - 8/8/2026
The August 8, 2026 cruise on the Sun Princess departs from Barcelona, Spain. On this 7 Night Mediterranean With Total Solar Eclipse (Barcelona To Rome) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Sun Princess sets sail on Saturday, Aug 8th and returns on Saturday, Aug 15th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Sun Princess cruise ship departing August 8, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $2,328 ($333 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $2,046 ($293 per night), this represents a recent increase of 14%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Sun Princess - August 8, 2026 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 8th | Barcelona, Spain |
| 2 | Aug 9th | At Sea |
| 3 | Aug 10th | Gibraltar, U.K. |
| 4 | Aug 11th | Cartagena, Spain |
| 5 | Aug 12th | View Eclipse At Sea |
| 6 | Aug 13th | At Sea |
| 7 | Aug 14th | La Spezia, Italy |
| 8 | Aug 15th | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy |
The Sun Princess sails on August 8, 2026 for a 7 Night Mediterranean With Total Solar Eclipse (Barcelona To Rome). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy on Aug 15th at 6:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Sun Princess will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 2 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)
Cartagena, Spain, offers docking at Cartagena Port. Travelers explore Roman Theatre and Naval Museum. Excursions visit Murcia’s cathedral. Local markets sell caldero. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes zarangollo, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Carthaginian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Cartagena’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of Roman landmarks and scenic harbors, making Cartagena an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Murcia region. (126 words)
View Eclipse at Sea offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers observe a solar or lunar eclipse from the ship. No excursions or facilities exist; activities are ship-based. The peak season depends on eclipse dates, typically warm for open-sea viewing. Photography captures celestial events and ocean vistas. Dining onboard includes international dishes, reflecting the global journey. Souvenirs, like nautical crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover astronomical history. Light clothing or warm layers suit the variable climate, while binoculars enhance eclipse viewing. Eclipse viewing offers a unique maritime stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of celestial phenomena and open-sea relaxation, making Eclipse at Sea an engaging destination.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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)