A Princess Mediterranean cruise is one of the finest ways to experience Europe's greatest sea — combining award-winning itineraries, world-class ships, and the most thoughtfully curated port selection of any mainstream cruise line in the Mediterranean. If you're dreaming of exploring Europe in comfort and style, a Princess Mediterranean cruise offers the perfect blend of culture, coastal beauty, and luxury — with voyages ranging from 7 to 21 days letting you uncover the Mediterranean's treasures from ancient ruins in Greece to the glamour of the French Riviera, aboard world-class ships designed for relaxation and adventure. Princess Cruises has won the Cruise Critic award for best cruise itineraries twelve times — and nowhere is that itinerary expertise more evident than in the Mediterranean, where Princess consistently offers more ports, more overnight stays, and more culturally immersive shore programmes than any comparable mainstream cruise line. 

On a Mediterranean cruise with Princess, explore the homes of Greek gods, Italian artists, and multicultural treasures. As you walk down bustling roads and beaches, cultures and history fill the air — uncover divine legends at the Acropolis, admire religious relics at Dubrovnik's Cathedral, or climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa and soak up sweeping views of the emerald landscapes. GetMyCruise compares all available Princess Mediterranean cruise sailings across every ship, itinerary, and departure date in real time — search, compare, and book at the best available fare. 

Why Choose a Princess Mediterranean Cruise?

Princess Cruises stands apart in the Mediterranean for three reasons that no other mainstream cruise line fully replicates. First, itinerary depth — with thoughtfully curated shore excursions and select overnight stays, guests can experience the Mediterranean with more depth and authenticity than ever before. Second, overnight port stays — Princess regularly schedules two-night stays in marquee ports like Barcelona, Rome, and Athens, giving guests genuine time to experience each city rather than a rushed few hours. Third, ships like Sun Princess, Enchanted Princess, and Majestic Princess are top choices for Mediterranean sailings due to their amenities, newer design, and itinerary quality — delivering a level of onboard refinement that rivals premium cruise lines at mainstream pricing.

Princess Mediterranean Ships

Sun Princess — The Newest and Largest Princess Mediterranean Ship

Sun Princess is Princess Cruises' newest ship — a stunning 175,500 gross ton vessel carrying 4,300 guests, launched in 2024 and deployed on Western Mediterranean itineraries year-round. Sun Princess's Western Mediterranean voyages sail from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome), visiting Corsica (the birthplace of Napoleon), Genoa (gateway to Cinque Terre), Marseille (where travellers experience the beauty of Provence), Mallorca (Palma), and an overnight stay in La Spezia for Florence and Pisa — providing a special two-day Tuscany experience. Sun Princess's Piazza central atrium is the most spectacular at-sea gathering space in the Princess fleet — six decks of restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues wrapped around a soaring central space unlike anything on earlier Princess ships. TravelPulse

Star Princess — Brand New and Built for the Med

Star Princess is Princess's newest ship — the most innovative and technologically advanced vessel in the fleet, offering expansive staterooms, the stunning Piazza, and a range of specialty dining options designed specifically for extended Mediterranean voyages. Star Princess's Mediterranean programme includes both Western and Eastern itineraries from Barcelona and Rome — delivering the most cutting-edge Princess experience across the Mediterranean's greatest ports.

Enchanted Princess — Eastern Mediterranean Expert

Enchanted Princess sails Eastern Mediterranean itineraries visiting Greece, Croatia, Turkey, and Montenegro — bringing Princess's signature service and itinerary depth to the Aegean and Adriatic. Enchanted Princess features the Princess MedallionClass technology throughout — Ocean Medallion wearable devices that unlock keyless cabin entry, personalised service delivery anywhere on the ship, and real-time wayfinding across every deck.

Majestic Princess — Premium Mediterranean Experience

Majestic Princess brings a premium level of design and dining to selected Mediterranean itineraries — featuring exclusive restaurant partnerships, a stunning Wake View terrace spanning the ship's stern, and the most sophisticated Club Class mini-suite dining programme in the fleet.

Princess Mediterranean Itineraries

Western Mediterranean — Italy, Spain, France & Beyond

On Western Mediterranean Princess cruises, travel from Spain through some of Europe's most famous ports as you make your way to Italy — beginning in Barcelona where archaic artwork is on display throughout the city, then sauntering through the lavender fields of Provence when you cruise to Marseille. A 7-night Western Mediterranean Princess cruise typically visits Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples, and Florence/Livorno — delivering six of Europe's most celebrated cities across seven nights with Princess's signature shore excursion programme connecting every landmark. 

New ports added to Sun Princess's Western Mediterranean itineraries include Mallorca (Palma), Corsica (Ajaccio), and an overnight stay in La Spezia — offering two days of exploration that can include Florence, Pisa, and the Tuscan countryside. This overnight La Spezia stay is a genuine Princess differentiator — most cruise lines offer a single day in the Florence/Pisa area, giving guests approximately 6 hours ashore. Princess's two-day La Spezia stay gives guests an unhurried first day for Florence's Uffizi Gallery and Piazza della Signoria, and a second day for Pisa, the Cinque Terre coastal villages, or a Tuscan countryside wine tour. 

Eastern Mediterranean — Greece, Croatia, Turkey & Montenegro

Princess Eastern Mediterranean itineraries thread through the Aegean and Adriatic — visiting Athens (Piraeus), Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Kotor, and Kusadasi (Ephesus) across 7 to 14-night sailings. Taste the zesty and flavourful cuisine of Turkey, and feast on the incredible local delights and seafood of the Greek Isles — whether it's the religious historic grandeur of Rome, the unforgettable ambience of Venice, or the wine of France, your Princess Mediterranean cruise will be a special vacation. The Cruise Web

Princess's Eastern Mediterranean 12 and 14-night sailings add depth unavailable on shorter itineraries — overnighting in Athens for the Acropolis and Plaka old town, calling at lesser-visited Greek islands like Cephalonia or Heraklion (Crete), and spending extended time in Dubrovnik for both the walled city walk and day trips to the Pelješac Peninsula's extraordinary vineyards.

Grand Mediterranean — 14 to 21-Night Sailings

For travellers who want both the Western and Eastern Mediterranean in a single voyage, Princess's Grand Mediterranean itineraries (14 to 21 nights) combine Barcelona, the French Riviera, Italy, Greece, Croatia, and Turkey in one extraordinary sailing — threading from one end of the Mediterranean to the other with overnights in marquee ports and a pace that feels genuinely unhurried. Princess's largest Europe season ever in 2028 features 291 departures across 150 itineraries spanning Northern and Southern Europe — delivering the broadest Princess Mediterranean sailing programme in the line's history. 

Princess Mediterranean Ports of Call

Rome (Civitavecchia) — The Eternal City

Rome is the centrepiece of every Western Mediterranean Princess sailing — the Vatican, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon are all within reach of Civitavecchia's efficient train connection to Roma Termini. Princess's Rome shore excursions include early-access Vatican tours, private Colosseum underground visits, and chef-led Roman market and cooking experiences.

Barcelona — Gaudí's Masterpiece City

Begin in Barcelona where archaic artwork is on display throughout the city — Gaudí's Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Casa Batlló, and La Pedrera transforming the city into the world's most extraordinary open-air architectural museum. Princess's Barcelona overnights give guests both a full afternoon and evening in the city — time for La Boqueria market, the Gothic Quarter, and a proper Catalan dinner before returning to the ship. 

Santorini — The Jewel of the Aegean

Santorini is the most photographed port in the Mediterranean and the most anticipated stop on any Eastern Mediterranean Princess sailing. The caldera tender approach — sailing into the volcanic crater with the whitewashed villages of Oia and Fira perched 300 metres above — is one of cruising's great arrival moments. Princess's Santorini excursions include sunset catamaran tours around the caldera, wine tastings at volcanic soil vineyards, and ATV tours across the island.

Dubrovnik — The Pearl of the Adriatic

Dubrovnik's perfectly preserved medieval walled city — its limestone streets, Baroque churches, and 2-kilometre city walls — is one of the most extraordinary urban experiences in Europe. Princess's Dubrovnik shore excursions include the Game of Thrones filming locations tour, kayaking around the city walls from the sea, and day trips to the Pelješac vineyards and Korčula island.

Florence & Tuscany (Livorno/La Spezia)

Florence is the Renaissance made physical — the Uffizi Gallery (Botticelli's Birth of Venus, da Vinci's Annunciation), Michelangelo's David at the Accademia, Brunelleschi's Duomo, and the Ponte Vecchio all within walking distance of each other in a compact, pedestrian-friendly city. Princess's overnight La Spezia stay on Sun Princess is one of the most genuine advances in Western Mediterranean itinerary design of recent years — transforming a rushed single-day Florence excursion into an unhurried two-day Tuscany immersion.

Athens (Piraeus) — The Acropolis & Beyond

Athens is the most historically significant port in all of Mediterranean cruising — the Acropolis and Parthenon overlooking the city from their limestone plateau, the Ancient Agora, the Plaka neighbourhood, and the extraordinary National Archaeological Museum all demanding more time than most single-day port calls allow. Princess's Athens overnights — included on select Eastern Mediterranean and Grand Mediterranean itineraries — are among the most valued features of the line's Aegean programme.

Princess MedallionClass — The Smartest Way to Cruise the Mediterranean

Princess MedallionClass technology transforms the Mediterranean cruise experience in practical ways that matter. The Ocean Medallion — a small wearable device — unlocks your cabin door as you approach, enables food and drinks to be ordered and delivered anywhere on the ship (pool deck, cabin, theatre, port-side rail), and powers a real-time wayfinding system that locates any other guest in your party anywhere aboard the ship. In the Mediterranean — where families and groups spread across multiple decks and venues between port days — the Medallion's group-finding capability alone is worth the upgrade.

Best Time for a Princess Mediterranean Cruise

The best time for a Princess Mediterranean cruise is between May and September, when Mediterranean weather is warm and most destinations are vibrant with local festivals and cultural events. May and June deliver warm sunshine, manageable crowds, and the full range of Princess Mediterranean departures from the season's opening. July and August are peak season — busiest, hottest, and most expensive, but with the longest days and most vibrant port atmospheres. September is widely considered the finest month — warm sea temperatures for swimming, reduced crowds at the most visited sites, and a golden light across Greek and Italian ports that is genuinely magical. October extends the season with cooler temperatures and the best pricing of the year on remaining departures. 

Princess Mediterranean Cruise Prices

Princess Mediterranean cruise fares start from approximately $740 per person for interior cabins on 7-night sailings in shoulder season. As a general guide: 7-night Western Mediterranean Princess sailings (interior) start from approximately $899–$1,499 per person. 7-night Eastern Mediterranean sailings start from approximately $999–$1,699 per person. 12 to 14-night Grand Mediterranean sailings start from approximately $1,799–$3,200 per person. Balcony staterooms add approximately 40–60% to interior pricing. Princess's Best Price Guarantee — matching any lower publicly available fare for the same sailing and cabin category — means booking through GetMyCruise ensures you always access Princess's best available price.