Cruise itinerary
21-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Piraeus-Athens
21 nights · Transatlantic · 11 ports of call
21-night Transatlantic cruise aboard Sun Princess, departing Piraeus-Athens and calling at Santorini Island, Bar Montenegro, Corfu Island, Messina, Barcelona and Gibraltar and 4 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Sun Princess
- Cruise line
- Princess Cruises
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Region
- Transatlantic
- Departs
- Piraeus-Athens
- Returns
- Fort Lauderdale
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Piraeus-Athens
Depart 19:00
The ancient harbour of Athens and Greece's principal cruise port. Ferries fan out to the Aegean islands from its quays, while the Acropolis, the Plaka district and the National Archaeological Museum sit a short metro ride inland.
- Gateway to Athens
- Acropolis
- Aegean ferries
- Day2
Santorini Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
The crescent rim of a flooded volcanic caldera in the Greek Cyclades, its whitewashed villages strung along cliffs high above the sea. Fira and Oia draw crowds for sunset views, while the caldera's dark beaches and the ancient site of Akrotiri lie below.
- Oia sunset
- Fira town
- Caldera cliffs
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Bar Montenegro
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 18:00
- Day5
Corfu Island
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
An Ionian island off Greece's northwest coast, greener and more Venetian-feeling than the Aegean isles. Ships call at its old town, a UNESCO-listed warren of Italianate streets between two hilltop fortresses, with pebbly coves around the shore.
- Old Fortress
- Liston arcade
- Ionian coves
- Day6
Messina
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A Sicilian port on the strait that separates the island from mainland Italy, framed by the Peloritani mountains. Its harbour clock tower performs an elaborate noon display, and the town is a common gateway to Taormina and the slopes of Mount Etna.
- Etna day trips
- Taormina gateway
- Astronomical clock
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Barcelona
Arrive 06:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Gibraltar
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
A British territory at the southern tip of Spain, dominated by its towering limestone Rock. Cable cars climb to the summit, home to Europe's only wild monkeys, with sweeping views across the strait toward the coast of Africa.
- The Rock
- Barbary macaques
- St. Michael's Cave
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
The capital of Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands, a volcanic Atlantic port off northwest Africa. Santa Cruz is known for its sail-shaped Auditorio concert hall, the palm-lined Plaza de España, and the road up to Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak.
- Auditorio de Tenerife
- Mount Teide
- Plaza de España
- Day13
Arrecife
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
The port and capital of Lanzarote in Spain's Canary Islands, a low-rise town of white houses on a volcanic Atlantic island. Inland lie the lava fields of Timanfaya National Park and the cave and cactus works of the artist César Manrique.
- Timanfaya National Park
- Jameos del Agua
- Charco de San Ginés
- Day14
Funchal
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, built up an amphitheatre of green hills above its harbour. A cable car rises to Monte, where wicker toboggans slide back down, and the island is known for its fortified wine and mountain levada walks.
- Monte cable car
- Toboggan ride
- Madeira wine
- Day15At sea
- Day16At sea
- Day17At sea
- Day18At sea
- Day19At sea
- Day20At sea
- Day21At sea
- Day22
Fort Lauderdale
Arrive 06:00
A South Florida port often called the yachting capital, fringed by canals and the long sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Port Everglades is among the world's busiest cruise gateways, with Las Olas Boulevard's shops and cafés minutes from the piers.
- Port Everglades
- Las Olas Boulevard
- Fort Lauderdale Beach
Upcoming departures
- 31 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
21-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Piraeus-Athens FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 21-night Transatlantic cruise calls at Piraeus-Athens, Santorini Island, Bar Montenegro, Corfu Island, Messina, Barcelona, Gibraltar, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife, Funchal and Fort Lauderdale.
How many days are spent at sea?
11 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Piraeus-Athens and ends in Fort Lauderdale.
How long is this cruise?
21 nights aboard Sun Princess.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 31 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.