Our 7 Day Mediterranean Cruise Was NOT What We Expected | Enchanted Princess Review

We recently came back from a 7 day Mediterranean cruise onboard the Enchanted Princess cruise ship! This was our first Mediterranean cruise with Princess Cruises & we weren't sure what to expect on this Med cruise.
In this Princess Cruises Enchanted Princess cruise review, I share info about the cruise ship, cruise ports of call and Mediterranean cruise tips to help if you're going on a cruise.
First time cruisers and avid cruisers will enjoy this Enchanted Princess cruise vlog that includes cruise food, cruise activities, shore excursions & more.
Mediterranean cruise itinerary: Barcelona, Gibraltar, Marseilles, Genoa, & Rome
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Hi! I'm Ilana! I live in Montreal, Canada with my husband Frank. We can often be found dreaming about and planning future cruises, ideally to hot and sunny destinations! I believe in having fun, being kind and that you are never too old, or too young, to live the life of your dreams!
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[@LifeWellCruised]

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[@karenmikus4387]

My husband and I are taking a 275 day/9 month World Cruise sailing in December. RCCL Serenade of the Seas, visiting 62 countries. Very excited.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Wow!! Dream trip

[@andyvanderheiden9717]

Excellent video.. we did a 10 day Mediterranean cruise in 2021… Greece, Istanbul, Rome.. we stayed 7 days in Rome preceding our cruise.. the trip of a lifetime ❤️

[@LifeWellCruised]

Sounds amazing 👏

[@SteveTempleton-yh9oz]

Wow! Lovely video as usual. We’re off to Rome in a couple weeks from Australia. We have a couple of nights in Rome before boarding our ship for a 19 night cruise, then finishing in Milan for three nights before flying home. Watching your video has hot me jumping out of my skin!!! Can’t wait. First cruise for me, and although my wife has cruised before, this will be her first trip to Europe.

[@gerardacronin334]

That looks like a rather crowded ship! I did a Mediterranean cruise in October 2022 on Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas. It’s slightly larger than your ship, very modern, with many activities. I had a beautiful stateroom. I chose to buy the specialty dining package, which I loved for the quality, and the fact that as a solo traveller I don’t always enjoy the main dining room. We visited Israel, Turkey, Cyprus and several Greek islands. The ports were all fascinating. My one regret was that some of the popular ports were very crowded with people from my ship and many others. As well, the sheer volume of passengers leaving the ship in port meant a lot of time was spent waiting for each group to leave in order. It struck me that for a port intensive cruise such as the Mediterranean, I would prefer to be on a smaller ship, visiting quieter ports. This summer I cruised around Iceland on Azamara, which reinforced that opinion. In future I will focus on big ships for cruises with many sea days and small ships for port-intensive cruises.

[@alexisworthington8386]

I would absolutely watch a three hour video about your cruise experience 😅 please don't worry about making them too long!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Lol thanks!!

[@DebSs1]

Same here! I hope you do talk more about Rome and Barcelona.

[@Bill98006]

We have done 50 cruises in the past 15 years. I think 10 of them were in the Med and we have visited almost everywhere except I stanbul. We usually fly into Rome and spend 4 days there and then do back to back cruises of 10 to 12 days each. Venice is the highlight of any cruise and we rate the Adriatic ports next. We like Croatia, Slovenia and Greece. We have done 12 day cruises followed by 14 day trans atlantics twice. We prefer Azamara and Holland America and absolutely stay away from large ships. You have now gotten a small taste of cruising in Europe. Be sure to cruise the Baltics and Norwegian Fjords. They are incredible! Our all time favorites were Antarctica, New Zealand, French Polynesia and a Baltic Cruise from Amsterdam to St. Petersburg, Russia going through the Kiel Canal on the old Holland America Prinsendam.

[@FraserAtSea]

My worlds are colliding seeing you in the Med - I love it! As part of spending this year living mostly on cruise ships, I totally agree with lots of your points. A bit of advice I always give to people is to be CLEAR how far some of the ports are from the cities - some people push themselves too hard to take it all in, and find themselves sitting on coaches for HOURS during their trip!

[@kimkearney7639]

Yes please for a video with more info about the ports. 🤩

[@kathleenabell5933]

Looks beautiful and glad you enjoyed your trip.

[@TeresaMormile]

Great video! Will definitely love as much information as you care to share!

[@BostonHeather]

I did one through Disney and it was amazing. Loved every minute

[@MariaMinter]

Just embarked today on my first cruise and it’s all thanks to you and your handy planner!❤ thanks for these awesome videos. Keep them coming!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Have an amazing cruise!!

[@majek7777]

You always do great videos. Sharing a lot of detailed information. I like your opinions. Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for watching!

[@bradlisagraham2692]

Great video, we really love your channel!! We are doing a 10-day western Mediterranean in April on the Sun Princess. We are going to all the same ports, so we thoroughly enjoyed watching. Thanks to you, now I know what we will do in Genoa 😊

[@docwho1976]

I have a Med cruise planned on Enchanted in November. Can’t wait! Thank you for giving me a sneak peek :) love your videos ❤

[@evanthonypaglinawan]

Hi Lana, thank you for all your info in your channel, me and my wife just to the Norwegian Fjords for 14days just 2 weeks ago. We watched your videos so many thanks, truly appreciated 🥳

[@LifeWellCruised]

Yay! Have a wonderful time!

[@stacybarroso2664]

Yes more info on your Mediterranean cruise! ❤

[@barbaralazier8352]

This cruise looks fabulous-it is on my bucket list

[@bigguy1403]

HI Lana so we bought your 45 day cruise planner and it's awesome. It had everything we needed and more. So worth the money wish we had this for our other cruises. Thank you again.

[@LifeWellCruised]

I’m so glad it was helpful! Thanks for your lovely feedback & for your purchase

[@ayc1997]

Excited for mine next month with Royal. Thanks for all the great info

[@TomB91381]

I will be doing that same cruise but on the new sun princess next year in August. Thanks for these tips, I’m sure I’ll be watching this a few times

[@DM-eg6ow]

Great info. We’re planning for our first Mediterranean cruise next summer 🛳️

[@buttonsbug]

Hi Ilana, great video! I’d love to see another with more details re the ports.

[@brianshultz8437]

Thanks for the always helpful, informative, and enjoyable video! These last few have been great for us as we're heading to Athens next week for 2 weeks on the Enchanted (Athens to Barcelona then your Barcelona to Rome) followed by a couple weeks in Rome, Milan, Lake Como, and Venice. So any more videos you post about your cruise and the ports in the next few days will be much appreciated!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Enjoy!!

[@shondellthomas4879]

I would love to see more detail on Rome and Barcelona. This was a very helpful video as we are planning a trip next year and looking at Princess!

[@Jenniee88]

Great video!! Yes please share more about each port more in depth.

[@omhomelin]

Wow! Such a great video! Enchanted Princess seems like a well suited cruise for us!!!

[@josephbellovaryjr8396]

Very informative video. Since my wife & I are doing a Med cruise in Sept. 2024, I would very much like to see a video about the port stops. Thanks for the tips & info you provide!

[@paulwrightwa]

Love your videos! Thank you ❤

[@anne-marievr5710]

We did a 2 week Med cruise last summer and it is still our favourite cruise…so many awesome ports, --Istanbul, Santorini, Mykonos, Naples, Ephesus , Sicily, Kotor, starting in Rome. fabulous people on board, excellent food.. We were on the Regal Princess…our 5th time on that ship and was amazing.

[@lynneshapiro3248]

Video well done as usual!

[@Wjgustaf]

I just did a Mediterranean cruise in July and it was HOT. We also visited the three small towns and now Santa Margarita is on my list of a place I want to go and stay a week. It was so beautiful. We stayed in Rome in a former monastery, Domus Helena. It was in a great location, had wonderful AC, it was clean and secure. Oh it had a generous breakfast room. I would stay there again.

[@losfp]

Great video!! We have done several Princess cruises and enjoyed them all. In October we will be doing a few firsts. First 2 Royal Caribbean cruises and first time visiting Europe from Australia. We are doing a 7 night Greek Isles cruise on Explorer of the Seas and a 15 night Transatlantic on Odyssey of the Seas. Loving watching Europe cruise videos to get excited for our trip! Only 3 weeks to go!

[@JoyJohnson-hn9zt]

Yes I would like more videos on Mediterranean .

[@JimInMcKinney]

We are doing the The October 21 sailing on the enchanted princess. Your video was extremely helpful and we’re so extra excited because of all the good things you shared. We’d love to see more of what you experienced on your first Mediterranean cruise. This is our first met cruise as well so thank you again for your great information and wonderful attitude that you share.

[@marycoletti5185]

Hi Jim. We too will be on the 21 night cruise departing on the 21st of October. We have been traveling Europe for the past four weeks. All I can add is it has been extremely warm, unbelievably crowded and there is so much walking. Can’t wait to unpack once and enjoy being spoilt.

[@JimInMcKinney]

@@marycoletti5185 Mary are you On the same cruise we are? Will be traveling a week before we get to the cruise in Spain and then a week to week and a half after in Italy. Thanks

[@RossPayne]

Definitely interested in more videos about the ports, especially Barcelona.

[@Docjuice2021]

Great presentation! I have a carribean cruise booked for the summer on this ship. I cannot wait to explore this beutiful ship!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Awesome 👏

[@bonniemichalak1666]

We are going on a Mediterranean cruise in about a month. We are very excited. I believe we are going to be on the same ship you were on so all you can tell us is very helpful and appreciated !

[@spragit3834]

Excellent info! Would love to hear about the other ports please!

[@karenchastain9789]

Your videos are always excellent

[@jeunesseraymundo8651]

Your cruise fashions were gorgeous

[@AngelTorresPR]

Heading to Barcelona for a sailing in Symphony next month. A Barcelona port tour/guide would be awesome 🙌🏾

[@manonsinclairladyofblairad9675]

I love Barcelona. It's a walkable city with main interests being the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and the Gaudi houses on PG de Gracia. I recommend buying tickets online before to save time waiting in line.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Sounds great! Have a wonderful time!

[@katem4365]

Thanks for this Ilana. It was very enjoyable and I admire your French! It would be nice if you did an addtl video on the ports. 😊

[@LifeWellCruised]

Lol thank you. Yes will do

[@Sandy-fp9tn]

More videos about ports would be great! Thanks!

[@LifeWellCruised]

More to come!

[@nancysdavisson]

Yes, more please!

[@mandyhines3908]

Fabulous video and makes me miss being in Europe. We loved our cruise on Enchanted Princess and skipped all the specialty dining on this trip. ALL crew were awesome! As Princess loyalists having done many Caribbean cruises, the European itinerary was a wonderful surprise with new experiences. Your video gets me excited about these additional ports for next time. Tip for travelers…eat gelato in every port!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great to hear your experience! Totally agree with gelato 👏👏😂

[@SilverDraco]

Yes! Gelato is a food group! 😂❤

[@judyannyelton3906]

YES to Gelato!

[@user-pp7qc8wt8q]

Enjoyed the video! I’m planning this same itinerary cruise next year in august 2024 on the new Sun Princess.

[@juliemoore6610]

Hi Lana. I would love to hear more about your Mediterranean cruise

[@nancyvos7736]

I would love the see another video about the cruise ports.

[@judyannyelton3906]

This review made me want to do another Med cruise, but this time on Princess. Thank you.

[@larryellison185]

We’re going to be on this ship next month cruising out of Athens ending in Barcelona. Watching your video was very helpful in getting to know all about the ship.Looking forward to our cruise. Thanks again for all the information.

[@giveitagowithdave1970]

How was your trip?

[@larryellison185]

Excellent!! The ship was great. Had everything that we needed and was very happy with the technology they use. All of the ports of call were great. Definitely was a great time. Thanks for asking!

[@BrianLongoria]

Great vid - enjoyed it very much.

[@chloel728]

We just did the 14 day Mediterranean cruise on the Enchanted Princess. The ship is amazing. Ilana you captured it perfectly. There were 10 ports so there was much to see. It definitely helps to do a little research about the ports so you have an idea about what excursions to take. The Princess excursions are good and well organized. It was also fun to explore some on our own in Marseille and Genoa. Your video are always helpful. Keep them coming 😊.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Great to hear about your cruise! Thanks for watching & sharing your feedback 😊

[@toniauciello8333]

Great video

[@billrichardson2134]

Did two Mediterranean cruises: 1- from Rome, Catania, Santorini, Mykonos, Istanbul, Ephesus, Athens, Naples, Rome for 12 days on Celebrity Beyond 6/23; 2- from Barcelona, Palma de Mayorka, Marseille, Rome, Florence, Naples, Rome for 8 days on Oasis of the Seas - 5/2019. Both were fantastic. Best vacations I have ever experienced.

[@brianfellows5976]

We did a similar cruise on the Enchanted Princess. One tip we wish we knew before the last day was on deck 7 right near the Vista lounge, on both sides of the ship are some secluded (quiet) places to sit in the sun.

[@dianawiggins3791]

Great video, I’ve never sailed on Princess but think I will some day. I’d love to hear more about the port cities.

[@Steven-er2bt]

We really enjoyed your video. We're pretty sure we did the same excursion in Gibraltar at the rooftop wine and food pairing when we were on Celebrity Apex. It was one of our favorite excursions. We tossed the coin at the Trevi Fountain and we must have done it correctly since we're going back next fall on Equinox. Your video brought back great memories! Thanks!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Love that!

[@champ1238]

Great video I am going on this cruise in two weeks you have me very excited! I will look into the excursion you did for Genoa it looked so beautiful there. I am doing the bus tour to Pisa and Florence when we get to Livorno.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Enjoy! I think that’s a good one

[@jrm2515]

Heading out on Oct. 4th to Rome for a few days, before embarking on a 10 day Celebrity Reflection cruise. Thanks for raising my excitement level. 😊

[@LifeWellCruised]

So exciting!! Enjoy every minute 👏

[@gwcrispi]

We did this trip/cruise out of "Rome" on the Reflection summer of 2022. Lots of Brits. Older crowd. I loved the food. Much better than RCCL or Carnival. I was so glad to get on the ship as I was done with Italian food by that time. Montenegro was beautiful. Really neat sailing by Stromboli at night. Oh, the Sunset bar at the back of the ship was our nightly hangout.

[@jrm2515]

@gwcrispi We reserved most of our dinners late so we can enjoy a couple of sunset drinks each night at the Sunset Bar. 🍹😁

[@kathywest7205]

You picked a perfect time to go, I did the same in 2017 and weather was great!

[@debkennedy2908]

Been on 2 Princess Med cruises & going again in Nov. Also added on the crossing to FLL. Would love more info on your excursions. Good video!

[@tammyflippen2230]

Thank you so much for video. We are actually leaving next week for the 10 day with NCL Mediterranean. Diff ports of course but I'm sure very similar ❤

[@LifeWellCruised]

Have a wonderful time!

[@NiyaRison]

I have a Mediterranean cruise planned next year, I'm excited. I've been there before but this will be my first cruise!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Very exciting 👏

[@carolheringer5513]

Thanks! More info on Barcelona and Rome please.

[@jen389lethbr]

I’ve been on a couple of med cruises and going on another but on the Adriatic side in May. One thing I recommend if you can is sign up for a food tour on the night before your cruise. Did this in Barcelona and it was fabulous! Because some ports overlap and I’ve been there/done that I stay on board and do a spa day. That’s my treat to myself. It’s not for everyone but I love the less crowded ship at that time.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Sounds amazing

[@CtBoyWonder]

Definitely do a separate video on the ports. 👍🏼

[@user-lg7es5gr3w]

Definitely would like to see some tips & recommendations on what to see & where to eat at the Mediterranean cruise ports

[@reneeblack2783]

Yes please!

[@adlerj5432]

Hi, Iliana. Loved your video! Would love to see more info on the cruise ports. We’re going on a similar cruise on NCL in the fall, but from Rome to Lisbon, including Barcelona, Gibraltar, Florence and Monte Carlo.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Very exciting!! Nice ports

[@user-bp3ko3xg3r]

Yes please more videos

[@carolynadams1249]

We have already done a cruise on the Enchanted Princess, we thoroughly enjoyed it ….it was I think it’s second voyage actually, we have also been to Rome and some of the other places that you mentioned, you did a fantastic job with your coverage and I only wish I could have watched this video before we went to Rome and Europe. Oh yes we did enjoy the medallion system and all that goes with it, that is offered on the Enchanted Princess. Thank you again, I love your to the point videos.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks so much for sharing

[@JoyJohnson-hn9zt]

Going on transatlantic cruise from Rome in November on Enchanted Princess.

[@janreynolds3794]

Awesome video!

[@RichCruelSugar]

Booked Sun Princess Mediterranean for Sept of 2024. Can’t wait!!

[@M42069]

Going on the Enchanted Princess next October! looks beautiful!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@bobamaden]

I did one in 2019 that I liked a lot; round-trip from Barcelona. On my day in Livorno I took a bus to Cinque Terre and had a great day there! I'd recommend looking into that for anyone with a Livorno port (or I guess Genoa, although I haven't been there and it sounds like those towns near there were very charming). I loved CT enough that on my upcoming Venice-to-Athens cruise, I'm flying in early to stay there for a couple of extra days.

[@lexa_power]

Looks like it was so fun! Definitely on the bucket list for me. I saw the real love boat logo quite a bit in the background - was that the ship they filmed it on? I did notice the itinerary was similar! Would love to see any other videos showing the ports more.

[@spacepilot12]

Enjoyable thanks! I’ve cruised many times but never Princess so especially informative as will be on a 15 day Princess Hawaiian cruise next month. It should be exciting! On this years transatlantic/Mediterranean cruise the only thing I was disappointed in was the pizza in Italy. We tried it twice too, although the lasagna, fish etc. in Italy was fabulous. This coming Spring I am taking a 25 day cruise that has some South American ports then crosses to Europe and has quite a few Mediterranean ports. I’m especially looking forward to Dubrovnik as plans to visit decades ago were scrapped due to the country being at war.

[@patriciakeegan4228]

Will be embarking on the Enchanted on Sept 30…thanks for all the info!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Enjoy!

[@RAnnD78]

Santa Marguerita was our favorite stop as well! I would like to spend more time there!

[@ellensandor741]

I went on a 10 day Princess mediterranean cruise in 2019 solo for my 50th end of October. London to Rome. Inside cabin bc it was cold in some ports. Best cruise I have ever taken! 7 ports so I found I spent less time on the ship which was fine. The clientel on the ship was more English and Australian than American. Even though I am American, I felt it was a breath of fresh air! Europeans are so much quieter and refined than Americans. I had no problems finding quiet places to sit and read or just gather my thoughts. Even in some of the bars during the day! But still plenty of good entertainment if you wanted. Of not one thing could I complain!

[@DaveM-FFB]

We took two Mediterranean cruises earlier this year and you're right about how active you can be exploring each port. However there are so many ports in the Med that it could take several cruises to visit most of the popular ports. We definitely want to go back to visit Greece, Istanbul , the Holy land, and Casablanca.

[@LifeWellCruised]

So true! Lots of places to explore

[@aprilanderson1396]

Would love a video on the other ports (Barcelona and Rome)

[@brianbollan7069]

I really did enjoy your video and the insights to your trip. We did a 10 day cruise of the Med on a Holland American ship in the 90's and will be doing another on the Sun Princess in May of 2025. I try to never repeat a cruise but when we did the cruise in the 90's I had pneumonia, not the flu so I missed out on everything. The whole cruise was a disaster starting with the Delta Flight having a malfunction out of New York and having to divert to Gander, Newfoundland (It's disconcerting when fire trucks follow you down the runway) where we were for 14 hours until Delta was able to get another plane to get us to Rome. Prior to leaving on this trip I had been sick, but I really thought I was good to go. When in Rome for the 2 days prior to the cruise it was a cold heavy rain and we ran around trying to see what we missed out by losing the day in Gander. The hotel which was next to the American Embassy did not turn on the heat until the following week after we checked out, so for me it just led to my getting pneumonia. My wife had a great time, me, not so much so it's a do over.

[@mythriftedhomeandgarden830]

Thank you for your very informative video. We are planning on doing 14 days aboard the Sun Princess at the end of August from Rome to Barcelona. It will be our first cruise and first time in Europe. I would like more videos about the ports of call to give us more idea about it as I don't want to book excursions through the ship, or maybe just a few. I just want to explore the ports on my own because I tend to dawdle...

[@jdmrc93]

Going on Enchanted Princess from Athens to Barcelona next week! Very excited!

[@LifeWellCruised]

Enjoy!

[@calvinbyer2506]

Another great video Ilana. Please give us a more "ports" oriented video. I think that will only enhance the mediterranean experience. In April 2024 I will be on the new Sun Princess and I can't wait. Thank you for your hotel recommendation in Rome.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Very exciting!!

[@HeidisLovelyLovie]

My mom & I will be going on a cruise on the new Sun Princess at the end of April too!

[@glennduda1440]

Our last cruise with Princess we found the food the last 3 nights was the best of the whole cruise. Plus, we found they have changed a lot of the desserts not for the better. They had no taste. But we still had an amazing time. And we will still cruise with them

[@lizdyson3627]

That looks like a lovely cruise Ilana.

[@LifeWellCruised]

Yes it really was

[@georgiesmits857]

I just love you videos, which have given me so much information. I will be doing a 37 night cruise next month and then a 30 night cruise in April. My dilemma is how many outfits and pairs of shoes to take. Any tips .😊

[@WolfgangMotif]

Port videos. Yes!

[@SilverDraco]

I loved our Med cruise we did on Enchanted the two weeks before yours. 2 days in Rome, 1 in Florence, then the cruise to Naples, Capri, Kusadasi, Istanbul, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Kotor and then Naples again before ending in Barcelona to get you.😂 It was an intense itinerary but I loved it so much. Total bucket list trip! I didn't realize that the adult pool near Sanctuary had so many seats in the shade! Bummer. 😢 We so might have gone there. I only remembered the pools on Lido and they were absolutely bonkers and really, really hot. Loved the food too. You have to get to the buffet early to get the really nice goodies like the shrimp cocktail you saw but we loved the variety and flavors available there. The crew was attentive, friendly and helpful and we loved our cabin steward. I loved your room by the Pantheon. So much more space than we had in a place further out from the fun sights. Even being farther out into the city we still had to use two small elevators to get to our 5th floor room and there was an even smaller lift for the highest floors. 😮 Bon voyage! 🎉

[@LifeWellCruised]

Nice cruise! Lol I enjoyed your comments

[@doloresfuertes6677]

Hi, IIana! You always look great, but after this Mediterranean cruise you sparkle. 💖

[@cathydesjardins7435]

Love love love your video's. We actual were on a cruise at the same time as you but we never ran into each other. We are cruising the Mediterranean on enchanted princess Nov 1 in Rme ending in Barcelona. Cannot wait as we have never been on the Enchanted. The only negative for the med for us was Santorini. The long walk and overcrowded streets were a real put off. How can you enjoy a place if you cannot even stop and marvel over something. Also pick pocketing is so prevalent that my sister wore her back pack on the front but in one moment of distraction (I'm sure caused by the thief) her wallet was gone. What a dilemma on vacation to cancel CR cards and other important things kept in wallets. That was my only complaint. Thanks for what you do for me and my family thru your amazing videos. Keep up the good work.

[@jesaminetehuia9098]

I'm heading on the Celebrity Cruise ship in a few days for 11 days. Dream of a lifetime - doing the Greek Islands etc - spending a night in Rome at either end and a few days in Barcelona before embarking. Looking forward to it. My bff and I are celebrating our 50th milestones and 45 yr friendaversary.

[@user-rr1ly5hj1u]

Love your video and your outfit 😊

[@edover50]

Such a good review thanks Ilana. Frank doesn’t have to feel guilty about buying lulu now.

[@lynnrush7166]

Wonderful video. Cruising from Barcelona to Lisbon with Celebrity in October.

[@lryland]

We did this itinerary on the enchanted in June. We started in Barcelona and did the 14 day ending in Athens.

[@yogerke]

We love food tours, especially in other countries.

[@barbarap5278]

Great video Illana! I've done a few Med cruises, love it, never enough time in the ports...Also, Amazon sells the medallion wristbands & other accessories at a much lower cost than Princess...

[@LifeWellCruised]

Thanks for sharing