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Best known for the Pacific Princess on the Love Boat, Princess Cruises has been a leading name in cruising and visits a wide range of destinations.

From the culinary magic of the Greek Isles to the serenity of the Amalfi Coast, cruising to the Mediterranean is like a dream.

A cruise to Civitavecchia is a chance for you to hop a quick train to Rome and explore the enormous history through ruins, galleries and The Vatican museums.

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Princess Cruises’ 2025 Mediterranean Highlights

Sarah Bretz, Contributor

• May 15, 2023

Princess Cruises will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in the Mediterranean by featuring its two newest and largest ships there in 2025 —  Star and Sun Princess.

The 2025 European season will also include four additional vessels from the Princess Cruises fleet: Majestic, Sky, Regal, and Emerald Princess.

Voyages on ships sailing from Southampton, England in 2025 —  Sky, Regal, and Emerald — will open for bookings on May 25th. Cruises on Mediterranean-based ships — Star, Sun, and Majestic Princess — will open for booking on June 1st.

Princess Cruises first began sailing in the Mediterranean in 1985. To celebrate the 40th milestone anniversary in 2025, upcoming Sphere-class ship Star Princess will join sister ship Sun Princess in the Mediterranean for her inaugural season. The vessel’s inaugural voyage will be August 4, 2025 — a nine-day Grand Mediterranean cruise to Italy and Greece roundtrip from Civitavecchia (Rome).

Sun Princess will operate a series of seven-day Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona, Rome, or Athens.

Highlights of Princess’ March through November 2025 Europe season include:

Mediterranean

In addition to Star and Sun Princess, Emerald, Majestic, and Sky Princess join the lineup for a range of seven to 31-day Mediterranean voyages. Cruises will depart from Civitavecchia (Rome), Southampton, Piraeus (Athens), Trieste (Venice), and Barcelona.

New for 2025, a 31-day Mediterranean Marvel cruise on Sky Princess will offer More Ashore late-nights in Mykonos, Santorini, and Jerusalem/Bethlehem (Ashdod).

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Emerald and Regal Princess will offer heritage and hillside castles on 10 to 14-day cruises from Southampton. Stonehenge, the Scottish Highlands, and Liverpool are highlights, as well as late-night stays in Belfast.

Northern Europe

Emerald and Sky Princess deliver the beauty of northern Europe on five to 28-day voyages that visit Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and more. Select voyages will include late-night calls in cities like Copenhagen and Berlin.

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All six ships will offer transatlantic voyages between North America and Europe which are 15 to 29 days long.

Many cruises will be able to be combined with tours on land for Princess’ Cruisetours. Guests can choose to sightsee in Madrid on the Highlights of Spain cruisetour, visit Florence and Rome on the Classic Italy cruisetour, explore Mediterranean treasures on the Best of Greece tour, or take in the landscapes of Ireland on the Ring of Kerry cruisetour.

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Princess Cruises Europe & Mediterranean 2025

Princess Cruises, renowned for creating dream holidays for millions of guests annually, is celebrating its 40th anniversary of sailing the Mediterranean . In 2025, they are proudly showcasing their two newest and largest ships, Sun Princess and Star Princess , in this magnificent region.

The 2025 season of cruises and cruisetours promises an extraordinary European adventure for travellers seeking the ultimate experience. With a harmonious blend of natural beauty, rich history, vibrant traditions, and diverse cultures, guests can indulge in a stress-free and relaxed travel experience aboard any of the six stunning Princess cruise ships: Sun Princess, Star Princess, Majestic Princess, Sky Princess, Regal Princess, and Emerald Princess.

For those setting sail from Southampton in 2025, Sky Princess, Regal Princess, and Emerald Princess voyages are on sale now .

Mediterranean-based ships, including the brand-new Sun Princess and Star Princess, along with Majestic Princess, are on sale now.

Princess Cruises first embarked on Mediterranean voyages in 1985, and in celebration of their 40th anniversary, the new Star Princess will join its sister ship, Sun Princess, for her inaugural season in the Mediterranean. On August 4, 2025, Star Princess will embark on her maiden voyage, a nine-day Italy & Greece cruise roundtrip from Rome. Subsequent journeys include a variety of 10-day cruises, also departing and returning to Rome, featuring iconic destinations such as Florence, Barcelona, and Mykonos.

Sun Princess, on the other hand, will embark on a series of seven-day Mediterranean voyages departing from Barcelona, Rome, or Athens. These voyages will visit sought-after destinations like Istanbul, Naples, and Santorini.

Both of Princess Cruises’ newest ships boast cutting-edge features, accommodating up to 4,300 guests. They offer more than 1,500 balconies, 29 restaurants and bars spread across 21 decks. The ships’ innovative design revolves around a captivating glass sphere, filling the Piazza with light and providing guests with dynamic views of the world. Another remarkable feature is The Dome, an avant-garde entertainment space on the top deck inspired by the tiered cliffs of Santorini.

Highlights of the Europe season from March to November 2025 include:

• Celebrating 40 Years in the Mediterranean: Alongside Sun Princess and Star Princess, Emerald Princess, Majestic Princess, and Sky Princess will embark on a range of 7- to 31-day Mediterranean sailings. Departures are available from Rome (Civitavecchia), London (Southampton), Athens (Piraeus), Trieste (Venice), and Barcelona. Guests can immerse themselves in the ruins of ancient Rome, Athens, and Ephesus, appreciate the art within the Vatican Museum, explore the whimsical architecture of Barcelona, soak up the culture and cuisine of timeless cities like Sicily, Marseille, and Istanbul, marvel at the sandy splendour and breathtaking views of Santorini’s Red Beach, or visit the haunting ruins of Pompeii in Naples.
• New for 2025, Sky Princess offers a 31-day Mediterranean Marvel cruise, providing more time ashore during late nights in Mykonos, Santorini, and Jerusalem/Bethlehem (Ashdod).
• British Isles: Emerald Princess and Regal Princess offer enriching 10- to 14-day cruises from Southampton, showcasing the heritage and hillside castles of the region. Guests can explore the rugged Scottish Highlands, visit The Beatles’ hometown of Liverpool, marvel at the prehistoric wonder of Stonehenge, and enjoy late-night stays in Belfast to experience the vibrant nightlife.
• Northern Europe: Emerald Princess and Sky Princess offer captivating five-to 28-day voyages through the beauty of Northern Europe. These itineraries include visits to Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and more, with select voyages offering late-night calls in classic cities like Copenhagen and Berlin. Guests can follow the ancient Viking explorers throughout Scandinavia and Iceland, chase the mesmerising Northern Lights, and sail to the top of the world during the Summer Solstice.
• Grand Adventures & Passages: All six ships embark on transatlantic crossings between North America and Europe, offering remarkable 15- to 29-day voyages.
• Cruisetours: For a more immersive experience, guests can combine their cruise with multiple days on land. The Highlights of Spain cruisetour allows sightseeing in the cosmopolitan city of Madrid, the Classic Italy cruisetour includes visits to Florence and Rome, the Best of Greece cruisetour explores Mediterranean treasures, and the Ring of Kerry cruisetour unveils the spectacular landscapes of Ireland.

For more information on 2025 itineraries, dates, live fares and availability, please call our team on  02380 658 386 ; or visit our Princess Cruises deals .

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Magical Mediterranean Itineraries

Relax and explore the fabulous Mediterranean aboard the impressive Sun Princess, Princess Cruises’ newest addition to the fleet.

With a range of exciting and diverse itineraries spanning the length and breadth of the Mediterranean region, offering authentic regional cuisine, world-class entertainment, exciting ports of call, beautiful vistas and cultural encounters – you’ll be spoilt for choice of activities and experiences!

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Princess Cruises and Fincantieri push back delivery date for Star Princess

Princess Cruises and Fincantieri jointly announced the decision to reschedule the delivery of the forthcoming Sphere Class vessel, Star Princess .

After a thorough assessment of the remaining construction phases, both entities have opted to modify the ship's delivery timeline from July 29, 2025, to September 26, 2025, leading to the cancellation of her 9 inaugural voyages.

Star Princess's maiden sailings will now embark on roundtrip journeys from Barcelona (Spain) . These include an 11-day Mediterranean expedition commencing on October 4, 2025, followed by a 7-day Mediterranean cruise on October 15, 2025, preceding a 14-day transatlantic voyage to Fort Lauderdale (Florida USA) on October 22, 2025, marking the onset of the ship's inaugural Caribbean season. Reservations for these new voyages will open on April 30, 2024.

For guests booked on the affected sailings, three options will be provided: rebooking on any Princess cruise globally, including voyages aboard the new Star Princess, her sistership Sun Princess , or any other Princess ship. Those opting for rebooking will receive future cruise and onboard credits based on their chosen itinerary. Alternatively, guests can choose to cancel their reservation and receive a full refund of the cruise fare.

Princess Cruises will ensure that travel agent commissions on all fully paid bookings remain intact.

Star Princess represents the second installment in Princess's Sphere Class of ships, following her sistership Sun Princess, unveiled in February. Renowned for its iconic structural elegance, Star Princess introduces novel architectural features like The Dome, the industry's first geodesic structure on the upper deck, and The Sphere, a suspended glass Sphere Piazza positioned at the heart of the vessel, heralding a new era in cruising luxury and design.

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Princess Cruises Postpones Delivery of Star Princess

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Princess Cruises' next new ship, Star Princess, will be arriving later than anticipated. The cruise line, along with shipbuilder Fincantieri, announced the delivery date for the ship has been pushed back from July 2025 to the end of September of the same year. As a result, nine sailings have been cancelled.

"Despite our collective dedication and relentless pursuit to deliver the ship in late July, it has become evident that additional time is required to ensure that Star Princess is delivered to the highest standards expected by our guests," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises.

The new inaugural sailing of Star Princess will depart Oct. 4, 2025 from Barcelona for an 11-day Mediterranean voyage. This will be followed by a seven-day Mediterranean cruise, after which the ship will makes its way to Fort Lauderdale – via a 14-day transatlantic crossing – for its first Caribbean season.

All three new cruises will open for sale on April 30, 2024.

Guests who were booked on any of the nine impacted sailings are being given several options, including the choice to book any Princess cruise worldwide and receive future cruise- and onboard-credits depending on the cruise they select. Guests can also elect to cancel and receive a full refund of the cruise fare.

Princess is protecting travel advisor commissions on all bookings that have been paid in full.

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The next new Princess Cruises ship won't be arriving as soon as planned.

Princess on Friday pushed back the debut of the 4,300-passenger Star Princess from Aug. 2, 2025, to Oct. 4, 2025 — a two-month delay that will affect thousands of vacationers.

The delay will result in the cancellation of eight Europe sailings of nine and 10 nights that were scheduled to take place between Aug. 2, 2025, and Oct. 20, 2025. The line has also canceled a 16-night transatlantic sailing from Southampton, England, to Fort Lauderdale scheduled from Oct. 20, 2025, to Nov. 5, 2025.

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In place of some of those sailings, Princess has added a new inaugural voyage for Star Princess out of Barcelona on Oct. 4, 2025. It'll be an 11-night trip around the Mediterranean.

The new inaugural sailing will be followed by two more new voyages: A seven-night Mediterranean trip scheduled for Oct. 15, 2025, and a 14-night transatlantic trip scheduled for Oct. 22, 2025.

All three of the new sailings will open for bookings April 30.

Princess made the announcement Friday in tandem with its shipbuilder, Fincantieri, citing construction delays. Fincantieri originally planned to deliver Star Princess to the cruise line July 29, 2025. It'll now deliver the ship Sept. 26, 2025.

"Despite our collective dedication and relentless pursuit to deliver the ship in late July, it has become evident that additional time is required to ensure the Star Princess is delivered to the highest standards expected by our guests," Princess president John Padgett said in a statement accompanying the announcement.

Princess on Friday said passengers booked on the canceled Star Princess sailings can switch to any other Princess sailing. If they do, they'll get a future cruise credit and onboard credit in an amount that varies depending on the sailing they choose.

Passengers on the canceled sailings also have the option of not switching to another Princess cruise and instead getting a full refund for the fare they paid.

When it launches, Star Princess will be the second vessel in Princess' long-awaited new Sphere Class of ships. Under development for more than six years, the Sphere Class includes the just-unveiled Sun Princess , which also was delayed by several weeks .

The Sphere Class ships are significantly bigger than previous Princess ships and offer several notable new-for-the-line features, including suites that come with exclusive access to a private restaurant, a lounge and a sun deck.

Additionally, the Sphere Class ships have been designed with an innovative new type of "cabana cabin" along their extra-wide 10th deck that comes with access to a private deck area. Plus, the top decks of the ships have some unusual-for-Princess sizzle with the addition of a glass-dome-topped pool area that transforms into a nightspot after the sun goes down.

At 177,882 gross tons, Sun Princess is about 21% bigger than the next largest ships in the Princess fleet. It's able to hold about 17% more passengers than the next biggest Princess ships.

Star Princess is expected to be roughly the same size.

The Sphere Class is the first new class of ships to debut at Princess in nearly 11 years.

Star Princess is being built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, which has a long history of building cruise ships for Princess, Cunard , MSC Cruises and several other brands.

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Princess Cruises Postpones Delivery of Star Princess

P rincess Cruises and shipbuilder Fincantieri announced their decision to postpone the delivery of the second Sphere Class ship, the Star Princess , on April 19 following a review of remaining construction milestones. 

The ship’s nine first sailings are currently canceled, and impacted guests will be given the option to rebook on any other itinerary onboard the same ship or another ship or cancel and receive a full refund. Travel advisors who have booked guests on the ship who have already paid in full will still receive their commissions for the booked cruises. 

The ship’s delivery date was originally July 29, 2025, but has since been moved to September 26, 2025. 

The new inaugural sailings of the Star Princess will be roundtrip voyages from Barcelona. One such is the 11-day Mediterranean voyage on October 4, 2025, and a 7-day itinerary on October 15. Additionally, on October 22, the ship will offer one 14-day transatlantic crossing before it begins its Caribbean season in Fort Lauderdale. 

These bookings open on April 30, 2024. 

"Despite our collective dedication and relentless pursuit to deliver the ship in late July, it has become evident that additional time is required to ensure the Star Princess is delivered to the highest standards expected by our guests," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises.

The Star Princess is the second in the new Sphere Class ships. Its sister ship, the Sun Princess , debuted this February and offers new experiences like The Dome, a first-of-its-kind geodesic feature, and The Sphere, a suspended glass piazza at the center of the ship. 

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