Cruise itinerary
21-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Southampton
21 nights · Mediterranean · 11 ports of call
21-night Mediterranean cruise aboard Sky Princess, departing Southampton and calling at Bergen, Skjolden, Olden, Stavanger, Cadiz and Barcelona and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Sky Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Region
- Mediterranean
- Departs
- Southampton
- Returns
- Southampton
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Southampton
Depart 16:00
England's principal cruise homeport on the south coast, with deep docks that once launched the great ocean liners. Many transatlantic and Northern European sailings begin here, an hour or so by rail from London and close to the New Forest.
- Ocean liner heritage
- Gateway to London
- Tudor old town
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Bergen
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 20:00
A historic port on Norway's western fjord coast, ringed by seven mountains and once the country's largest city. Bergen is known for the colourful wooden Hanseatic warehouses of Bryggen, the Fløibanen funicular, and its lively fish market.
- Bryggen wharf
- Fløibanen funicular
- Fish Market
- Day4
Skjolden
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
- Day5
Olden
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A village in western Norway set at the inner end of the Nordfjord, surrounded by glacier-fed valleys. It serves as the base for excursions to the Briksdal and Kjenndal arms of the vast Jostedalsbreen, mainland Europe's largest glacier.
- Briksdal glacier
- Jostedalsbreen
- Nordfjord scenery
- Day6
Stavanger
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 17:00
A harbour city on Norway's southwest coast, with a well-preserved old quarter of white timber houses at Gamle Stavanger. It is a gateway to the Lysefjord and the sheer clifftop of Preikestolen, the famous Pulpit Rock high above the water.
- Gamle Stavanger
- Preikestolen
- Lysefjord
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Southampton
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
England's principal cruise homeport on the south coast, with deep docks that once launched the great ocean liners. Many transatlantic and Northern European sailings begin here, an hour or so by rail from London and close to the New Forest.
- Ocean liner heritage
- Gateway to London
- Tudor old town
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11
Cadiz
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 20:00
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe, set on a narrow spit almost surrounded by the Atlantic in Spain's Andalusia. A gold-domed cathedral rises over the old town's tight lanes, sea walls and the long sands of La Caleta.
- Cádiz Cathedral
- La Caleta beach
- Old town lanes
- Day12At sea
- Day13
Barcelona
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Catalonia's seafront capital and one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise homeports. Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell crown the city, while the tree-lined Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter's medieval lanes lie a short ride from the terminal.
- Sagrada Família
- La Rambla
- Gothic Quarter
- Day14
Toulon
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A major French naval port on the Mediterranean, set on a wide harbour beneath the heights of Mont Faron. Its old town and Provençal market lie behind the waterfront, and a cable car climbs the mountain for sweeping views over the roadstead.
- Mont Faron
- Provençal market
- Naval harbour
- Day15
Livorno
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
A Tuscan port on the Ligurian Sea and the gateway to Florence and Pisa. Ships dock here for excursions to Renaissance galleries and the Leaning Tower, while Livorno itself is known for its canal district and a seafood stew called cacciucco.
- Gateway to Florence
- Pisa excursions
- Venezia Nuova canals
- Day16
Civitavecchia-Rome
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
The deep-water port serving Rome, roughly 80 kilometres up the coast. Ships dock here for shore excursions to the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Roman Forum, while the town itself keeps a working harbour and a Michelangelo-designed fortress.
- Gateway to Rome
- Fort Michelangelo
- Vatican excursions
- Day17
Ajaccio
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Corsica and Napoleon's birthplace, set on a sheltered gulf on the island's west coast. Ajaccio is known for its Bonaparte family house, the citadel and old town, and the rugged Sanguinaires islands off the harbour mouth.
- Maison Bonaparte
- Sanguinaires islands
- Ajaccio citadel
- Day18At sea
- Day19At sea
- Day20At sea
- Day21At sea
- Day22
Southampton
Arrive 07:00
England's principal cruise homeport on the south coast, with deep docks that once launched the great ocean liners. Many transatlantic and Northern European sailings begin here, an hour or so by rail from London and close to the New Forest.
- Ocean liner heritage
- Gateway to London
- Tudor old town
Upcoming departures
- 11 Jul 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
21-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 21-night Mediterranean cruise calls at Southampton, Bergen, Skjolden, Olden, Stavanger, Cadiz, Barcelona, Toulon, Livorno, Civitavecchia-Rome and Ajaccio.
How many days are spent at sea?
9 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Southampton.
How long is this cruise?
21 nights aboard Sky Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 11 Jul 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.