Adriatic Cruises with Princess Cruises

Adriatic Cruises with Princess Cruises: What You Need to Know

Princess Cruises offers some of the most rewarding itineraries in the Adriatic and the broader Mediterranean, with sailings that range from a focused 7-night voyage to grand world cruises lasting well over 100 nights. The majority of these itineraries are one-way — 41 of the 77 sailings depart from one port and disembark at another — so it’s worth planning your flights at both ends. Cruise1st can handle all of that for you, including hotels and transfers, as part of a single booking.

What Are the Best Adriatic Cruises with Princess?

The Adriatic Sea sits at the heart of the Mediterranean cruising world, and Princess Cruises’ programme here is one of the most varied you’ll find. The bulk of the sailings focus on the Mediterranean broadly — the sea itself, its islands and its coastlines — with a smaller number venturing further into the Eastern Mediterranean or the Western Mediterranean. A handful of world cruise and transatlantic sailings also appear in this programme for travellers who want something longer and more ambitious.

Southern Europe and the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean is where the Princess Adriatic programme is most concentrated. Sailings call at a spread of southern European ports, with Rome (Civitavecchia), Piraeus (Athens), Barcelona and Trieste among the most frequently used embarkation and disembarkation points. If you’re drawn to Greek ports, many of the Eastern Mediterranean sailings reach Piraeus — the gateway to Athens — and weave through island and coastal stops across the region. Mediterranean cruises in 2027 and 7-night Mediterranean sailings offer a useful starting point if you’re narrowing down the length and timing of your trip.

For those who want a longer Mediterranean voyage, the median sailing length in this programme is 21 nights — enough to take in a genuinely varied sweep of ports without feeling rushed. Shorter sailings of 7 nights also appear, ideal if you want a focused taste of one region. If you prefer to depart from the UK end of the route, 14-night Mediterranean cruises from Southampton are worth exploring alongside this programme.

Further Afield: World Cruises and Transatlantics

A small number of sailings in this programme go considerably further. The world cruise departures — 7 in total — call at ports across multiple continents, with some voyages stretching beyond 100 nights. These are significant commitments, and Cruise1st’s cruise experts can talk you through what’s included, what to add, and how to build the pre- and post-cruise travel around it. For travellers thinking about a world cruise from the UK, world cruises from Southampton and world cruises from Southampton in 2027 are both worth a look.

The transatlantic sailings — 5 in this programme — offer a more contained long-haul option, typically repositioning between Europe and the Americas. Several end at Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) in Florida; it’s worth knowing that Fort Lauderdale and Miami are about half an hour apart, so a Florida itinerary can sail from either — both are worth checking. Transatlantic cruises in 2026 are available if you’re looking at the earlier part of the departure window. Some transatlantic sailings also end at Los Angeles, which opens up options for a longer US stay around the cruise.

Which Ships Sail These Itineraries?

Five Princess ships sail these Adriatic and Mediterranean routes, led by the fleet’s newest vessel. Every ship in this programme carries Princess Cruises‘ MedallionClass® technology on many sailings, which lets you order food and drinks anywhere on board.

Sun Princess

Sun Princess launched in February 2024 as the first ship of Princess Cruises’ all-new Sphere class, and she accounts for the majority of sailings in this programme. She is able to run on LNG as well as conventional fuel — a first for the Princess fleet. The most immediately striking feature on board is The Dome: a multi-level, glass-enclosed deck inspired by Santorini terraces, with an indoor/outdoor pool that shifts into a South Beach-style entertainment venue in the evenings. She also carries 29 dining and bar options — more than any other Princess ship — including the three-storey Horizons Dining Room and the Piazza atrium with ocean views.

Cabin choices on Sun Princess range from compact to palatial. See the Sun Princess cabins and deck plans for the full picture, or use this list to get your bearings:

• Inside cabin IA — 13.5 m², sleeps 4. Full amenities in a compact layout; the right choice if the cabin is mainly for sleeping.
• Premium Sea-view cabin O2 — 19.7 m², sleeps 4. A spacious panoramic window with unobstructed sea views and natural daylight throughout the day.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DF (spacious) — 27.4 m², sleeps 4. A private balcony gives you your own outdoor space for breakfast or sundowners at sea.
• Sky Suite S0 — 117.2 m², sleeps 4. Two full bedrooms, two bathrooms — one with a bathtub and separate shower. The suite for travellers who want the space of a small apartment at sea.

Coral Princess

With a relatively slim profile at 91,627 GT, Coral Princess can reach narrow waterways and smaller island ports that the larger ships simply cannot access — a genuine advantage on Adriatic itineraries where the ports are part of the appeal. On board, the Universe Lounge features three revolving stages and hosts cabaret, cooking demonstrations, fashion shows and lectures. Premium dining comes via Crown Grill steakhouse and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, while The Sanctuary adults-only retreat offers a quieter corner on deck. For cabin options, the Coral Princess cabins and deck plans page has the full breakdown:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.5 m², sleeps 4. Mid-deck positions minimise ship motion and keep you central to the main amenities.
• Sea-view cabin O5 — 19.7 m², sleeps 4. A large panoramic window brings natural daylight and open sea views — the key difference from an inside cabin.
• Premium Balcony cabin B1 — 23.0 m², sleeps 4. Roughly 50% more space than a standard balcony cabin, which makes a real difference on longer sailings.
• Premium Suite S5 — 43.7 m², sleeps 4. A spacious living area with a separate seating zone; considerably larger than a mini-suite.

Enchanted Princess

Enchanted Princess is built around seamless comfort and a few genuinely distinctive experiences. MedallionClass technology means food and drinks can be delivered anywhere on board via OceanNow® — to your sun lounger, your balcony, or your cabin door. The ship also offers The 360: An Extraordinary Experience, an exclusive 7-course immersive dining journey that combines storytelling, visuals and cuisine — available only on Enchanted Princess and Discovery Princess. Over 1,400 balcony staterooms account for 81% of all cabins. Cabin grades on Enchanted Princess — see the Enchanted Princess cabins and deck plans — run as follows:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², sleeps 4. Mid to upper deck positions for a quiet location with easy lift access to dining and entertainment.
• Premium Sea-view cabin O6 — 16.0 m², sleeps 4. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows deliver natural daylight and sea views that inside cabins don’t provide.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², sleeps 4. An extended corner balcony gives you more outdoor space than a standard balcony cabin.
• Sky Suite S0 — 160.4 m², sleeps 5. Two separate bedrooms each with their own bathroom — the maximum privacy available anywhere on the ship.

Caribbean Princess and Island Princess

Caribbean Princess carries nearly 900 balcony staterooms on this modified Grand-class ship, with MedallionClass wristband technology delivering on-demand drinks anywhere on board. Crown Grill steakhouse, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Movies Under the Stars and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat are among the headline experiences. See the Caribbean Princess cabins and deck plans for the full grade listing.

Island Princess, at around 88,000 tonnes with 700 balconies, brings the personal feel of a mid-sized ship together with the amenities you’d expect from a larger one. The Universe Lounge’s three revolving stages host cabaret, demonstrations and lectures; Crown Grill and Sabatini’s cover premium dining. Full cabin and deck details are on the Island Princess cabins and deck plans page.

Where Do These Sailings Start and End?

Because a large share of these itineraries are one-way, it’s important to know both ends of the route before you book. Embarkation ports include Piraeus (Athens), Rome (Civitavecchia), Barcelona and Cape Town, as well as Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) and Los Angeles for the transatlantic and world cruise sailings. Disembarkation ports include Barcelona, Rome, Piraeus, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles and Trieste.

All of these departures require a flight from the UK. Cruise1st can book your outbound and return flights, hotels before and after the cruise, transfers between airports and ports, and any tours or excursions you want to add — all as part of a Cruise1st Package. That means one booking, one point of contact, and no loose ends to sort out yourself.

Are There Any Deals on Princess Adriatic Cruises?

Some sailings in this programme carry a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing — up to 30% on a single departure, though most reduced sailings are closer to 3% off. It’s worth checking individual sailings rather than assuming a blanket discount applies across the board. Princess Cruises also offers a range of fare types — such as early-booking savings, last-minute offers and promotional bundles — and our team can explain which fare type makes sense for your travel dates and cabin preference. Prices start from £873 pp* for sailings in this programme.

If you’re comparing years, Adriatic cruises in 2026 and Adriatic cruises in 2027 both have their own pages, as do Adriatic cruises in 2028 for travellers planning further ahead. You can also browse Adriatic cruises from Southampton or Adriatic cruises from the UK if departure port is your starting point, or compare Adriatic cruises with P&O if you’re weighing up lines.

Why Book Your Princess Adriatic Cruise with Cruise1st?

Cruise1st is one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, which means our team knows the Princess fleet in detail — the difference between a Sky Suite and a Deluxe Balcony on Sun Princess, or why Coral Princess suits certain Adriatic itineraries better than the larger ships. That expert advice is available on the phone before you book, and it doesn’t cost you anything extra to use it.

Because every sailing here involves a flight, we build the whole trip around the cruise: outbound and return flights, pre- and post-cruise hotels, port transfers and any tours you want to include. A Cruise1st Package pulls all of that into a single booking, which is also ATOL- and ABTA-protected. Cruise1st holds a Trustpilot rating of 4.5/5 from over 7,000 reviews, so you can book with confidence. Browse the full range of cruises if you’d like to compare what’s available across the fleet.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.