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3/23/2009

Princess 2010 European Itineraries


Mediterranean & Greek Isles -- The sun-swept Mediterranean never fails to delight with its historic treasures, seaside villages, and unique cultures.

Grand Mediterranean -- Princess' classic 12-day itinerary runs between Barcelona and Venice with calls at Monte Carlo, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples (for Capri & Pompeii), Mykonos, Istanbul, Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Athens (Piraeus) and an overnight call in Venice. Ruby Princess sailings depart on May 5, 17 and 29, July 4, and 16, August 21, and September 2, 14 and 26.

Greek Isles -- A 12-day route between Venice and Rome (Civitavecchia) that takes in Dubrovnik (or Split), Corfu, Katakolon (for Olympia), Athens (Piraeus), Mykonos, Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Rhodes, Santorini and Naples (for Capri & Pompeii). Three ships sail this popular itinerary: Crown Princess on May 27, Ruby Princess on June 10 and July 28, and Star Princess on September 23.

Greek Isles & Mediterranean -- Another 12-day Greek Isles option, sailing from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Venice, with calls at Monte Carlo, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Naples (for Capri & Pompeii), Santorini, Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Mykonos, Athens (Piraeus), Katakolon (for Olympia) and Corfu. Crown Princess offers this sailing on May 15. Ruby Princess sails on June 22 and August 9.

European Explorer -- This 15-day sojourn sailing from Rome (Civitavecchia) to London (Southampton) has been enhanced for 2010 to include Dublin and Glasgow/Edinburgh (Greenock) as well as offering calls at Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Genoa (for Milan & Portofino), Cannes (for Monte Carlo), Barcelona, Gibraltar, Lisbon, Paris/Normandy (Le Havre), and Brussels/Bruges (Zeebrugge), Crown Princess sails on June 8.

European Explorer -- Star Princess sails on a 14-day version of this itinerary from Copenhagen to Rome (Civitavecchia), calling at Oslo, Rotterdam (for Amsterdam), London (Dover), Paris/Normandy (Le Havre), Lisbon, Gibraltar, Barcelona, Cannes (for Monte Carlo), and Florence/Pisa (Livorno). The cruise departs on September 9.

Mediterranean Collection -- A series of 12-day voyages on Pacific Princess between Rome (Civitavecchia) and Venice with calls at Portofino, Monte Carlo, Corsica (Ajaccio), Sorrento (for Capri & Pompeii), Sicily (Messina), Valletta (Malta), Corfu, Kotor (Montenegro), Split, and the new port of Koper (Slovenia -- for Ljubljana). Three departures are offered on June 8, July 14 and August 19.

Mediterranean Odyssey -- NEW ITINERARY -- Star Princess sails exclusively on this 12-day cruise between Rome (Civitavecchia) and Venice featuring calls at Monte Carlo, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Naples (for Capri & Pompeii), Santorini, Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Istanbul, Athens (Piraeus), and Katakolon (for Olympia). The ship offers departures on October 5, October 29, and November 10.

Greek Isles Interlude -- NEW ITINERARY -- A seven-day voyage between Rome (Civitavecchia) and Athens (Piraeus), with stops at Santorini, Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Mykonos and the new Greek ports of Itea (for Delphi) and Cephalonia (Argostoli), Santorini, and Mykonos. Ocean Princess sails on September 1 and 8.

Mediterranean Interlude - NEW ITINERARY - This new seven-day getaway roundtrip from Rome (Civitavecchia) offers calls at Sorrento (for Capri & Pompeii), Barcelona, new port of Nice (for Monte Carlo & Cannes), Portofino, and Florence/Pisa (Livorno). Ocean Princess offers six departures on September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13 and 20.

European Rivieras - NEW ITINERARY -- An 11-day journey from London (Dover) to Rome (Civitavecchia) offering calls at Paris/Normandy (Le Havre), Lisbon, Algarve Coast (Portim?o), Gibraltar, Barcelona, Cannes (for Monte Carlo), and Florence/Pisa (Livorno). Ocean Princess departs on August 21.

Mediterranean Medley -- A 14-day journey roundtrip from London (Southampton), traveling to Seville (Cadiz), Sardinia (Alghero), Rome (Civitavecchia), Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Cannes (for Monte Carlo), Barcelona, and Gibraltar. Four Grand Princess sailings depart on April 24, June 19, July 24 and August 21.

Mediterranean Adventurer -- This 14-day Grand Princess itinerary travels roundtrip from London (Southampton) to Malaga (for Granada), Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples (for Capri & Pompeii), Corsica (Ajaccio), and Gibraltar with five sailings on May 8, June 5, July 10, August 7 and September 4.

Holy Land, Egypt and the Black Sea -- Extra departures give passengers a rich selection of cruise options to this eternal destination, plus the ancient wonders of Egypt and the mystery of the Black Sea.

Holy Land -- Two 12-day itineraries on Pacific Princess offer the opportunity to visit several ports in Israel and Egypt. Sailings between Rome (Civitavecchia) and Athens (Piraeus) offer stops at Sorrento (for Capri & Pompeii), Patmos, Kusadasi (for Ephesus), 2-day Israel Experience (Day 1: Haifa -- for Galilee/Nazareth & Jerusalem Overnight Excursion, Day 2: Ashdod - for Jerusalem/Bethlehem), 2-day Egypt Experience (Day 1: Port Said - for Pyramids of Giza and Cairo Overnight Excursion, Day 2: Alexandria), and Santorini. Eight departures are offered on May 15 and 27, July 2, August 31, October 6 and 18 and November 23.

Sailings between Athens (Piraeus) and Venice feature calls at Ravenna (for San Marino & Bologna), Dubrovnik, Patmos, 2-day Israel Experience (Day 1: Haifa - for Galilee/Nazareth and Jerusalem Overnight Excursion, Day 2: Ashdod - for Jerusalem/Bethlehem), 2-day Egypt Experience (Day 1: Port Said - for Pyramids of Giza and Cairo Overnight Excursion, Day 2: Alexandria), and Kusadasi (for Ephesus). This itinerary features five departures on June 20, July 26, September 24, October 30, and November 11.

Egypt & Aegean -- A 12-day roundtrip itinerary from Rome (Civitavecchia) to the wonders of Egypt, featuring the two-day Egypt Experience (Alexandria overnight -- for Pyramids of Giza and Cairo Overnight Excursion), new port of Khios, Istanbul, Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Athens (Piraeus), and Naples (for Capri & Pompeii). Two sailings are offered on Star Princess on October 17 and November 22.

Crimean & Aegean Coasts -- A unique 12-day itinerary between Athens (Piraeus) and Venice with port calls in Volos (for Meteora), Varna and Istanbul and featuring the Black Sea ports of Varna, Odessa, Yalta and Constanța with departures aboard Pacific Princess on August 7 and September 12.

Scandinavia/Russia -- Princess passengers can follow in the footsteps of Vikings and czars and explore the stunning beauty of Norway's Fjords with several itinerary options to this intriguing region.

Scandinavia& Russia -- Sailing roundtrip from Copenhagen, Star Princess takes passengers to Stockholm, Helsinki, 2-day St. Petersburg Experience (includes two full days & overnight), Tallinn, Gdansk (Gdynia) and Oslo. Nine departures of this 10-day cruise are offered on May 12 and 22, June 1 and 21, July 1, 21 and 31, and August 20 and 30. An alternate version of the cruise calls in Warnemunde (for Berlin) and Helsingborg (Sweden) instead of Oslo. Sailings depart on June 11, July 11, and August 10.

Norwegian Interlude - NEW ITINERARY -- A seven-day roundtrip London (Dover) voyage to Stavanger, Olden/Nordfjord, Hellesylt (scenic Cruising of Geiranger Fjord), Geiranger, and Bergen. Ocean Princess sails on July 31.

Scandinavian Interlude -- NEW ITINERARY -- This new seven-day roundtrip London (Dover) route offers the opportunity to explore Amsterdam, the Kiel Canal (transit), new port of Lubeck (Travemunde), Copenhagen, and Oslo. Ocean Princess departs on August 14.

North Cape & Norwegian Fjords -- This popular voyage sails roundtrip from London (Southampton) on a 12-day journey aboard Crown Princess up the coast of Norway to Stavanger, Hellesylt (scenic cruising of Geiranger Fjord), Geiranger, Trondheim, Honningsvag (for North Cape), Tromso, Flaam (Sognefjord) and Bergen, departing July 5.

Land of the Midnight Sun -- Roundtrip 18-day journey from London (Dover), calling at Stavanger, Flaam/Sognefjord, Tromso, Magdalenafjord (Spitsbergen - scenic cruising), Ny ?lesund (Spitsbergen), Honningsvag (for North Cape), Murmansk (Russia), Lofoten Islands (Gravdal), Trondheim, Hellesylt (scenic cruising of Geiranger Fjord), Geiranger, and Bergen. Ocean Princess sails on June 7.

Scandinavia-- Grand Princess offers seven-day getaway roundtrips from London (Southampton), offering calls to Brussels/ Bruges (Zeebrugge), Copenhagen, Helsingborg (Sweden), and Oslo, departing on May 22 and July 3.

British Isles, Iceland & Greenland --The charm of Britain and the remote landscapes of Iceland and Greenland highlight the diverse cruise adventures available in Europe's northern reaches.

British Isles -- Crown Princess sails to the best of Britain with a 12-day roundtrip voyage from London (Southampton) calling at Guernsey (St. Peter Port), Cork (Cobh - for Blarney Castle), Dublin, Liverpool, Belfast, Glasgow (Greenock), Inverness/Loch Ness (Invergordon), Edinburgh (South Queensferry) and Paris/Normandy (Le Havre). The ship offers four departures on this itinerary, on June 23, July 17, and August 10 and 22.

Ireland & Scotland Interlude -- NEW ITINERARY -- A week-long exploration of the British Isles roundtrip London (Dover) with calls at Dartmouth, Waterford, Dublin, and Edinburgh (Rosyth). This departure will also offer the opportunity to see the famed Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Ocean Princess departs on August 7.

Iceland & Norway -- Sailing roundtrip from London (Southampton), Crown Princess calls at Reykjavik, Akureyri, ?lesund, Geiranger, Hellesylt (scenic cruising of Geiranger Fjord, Olden/Nordfjord, and Bergen. This 12-day sailing departs on July 29.

Top of the World Explorer -- An 18-day voyage between continents on Ocean Princess sails from London (Dover) to New York, featuring visits to Newcastle, Edinburgh (Rosyth), Faroe Islands (Torshavn), Seydisfjordur, Reykjavik, Prins Christian Sund, Qaqortoq (Greenland), St. John's (Newfoundland), and St. Pierre et Miquelon (French Overseas Territory). Cruise departs on June 25.

Fire and Ice Explorer -- A New York to London (Dover) 18-day sailing with calls at Halifax, St. Anthony (Newfoundland), Qaqortoq (Greenland), Nanortalik (Greenland), Grundarfjordur (Iceland), Isafjordur (Iceland), Akureyri, Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Bergen, and the new port of Eidfjord/Hardangerfjord. Ocean Princess departs on July 13.

Iberia -- A week-long tour of Spain and France roundtrip London (Southampton) with calls at Vigo (for Santiago de Compostela), Lisbon, La Rochelle (for Cognac) and Guernsey (St. Peter Port). Grand Princess offers two departures on May 29 and September 18.

Passages and Grand Adventures -- A journey like no other, sailing between continents offers the opportunity for unique itineraries to ports on either side of the Atlantic. Many of these voyages can also be combined with other Europe itineraries for extended Grand Adventures.

Spring

Roman Passage -- A 14-day journey from Ft. Lauderdale to Rome (Civitavecchia) with calls in Gibraltar, Alicante, Barcelona, Marseille/Provence, Florence/Pisa (Livorno). Crown Princess sets sail on May 1.

British Isles Passage -- A 15-day voyage from Ft. Lauderdale to London (Southampton), stopping at Bermuda (West End), Glasgow/Edinburgh (Greenock), Dublin, Cork (Cobh - for Blarney Castle), Cornwall (Falmouth), and Paris/Normandy (Le Havre). Grand Princess departs April 9.

Mediterranean Passage -- A 16-day adventure between continents aboard Ruby Princess sailing from Ft. Lauderdale to Barcelona with calls in Madeira (Funchal), Gibraltar, Sardinia (Cagliari), Rome (Civitavecchia), Florence/Pisa (Livorno), and Genoa (for Milan & Portofino), Monte Carlo, departing on April 19.

Northern European Passage -- An 18-day voyage on Star Princess from Ft. Lauderdale to Copenhagen with stops in the Azores Islands (Ponta Delgada), Lisbon, Vigo (for Santiago de Compostela), Dover (for London), Paris/Normandy (Le Havre), Brussels/Bruges (Zeebrugge), Rotterdam, Oslo and Gothenburg (Sweden), departing on April 24.

Fall

Iceland, Greenland & British Isles Explorer -- This 14-day London (Southampton) to New York voyage offers visits to Cornwall (Falmouth), Dublin, Belfast, Reykjavik, Qaqortoq (Greenland), and St. John's (Newfoundland), with a sailing that departs September 3 on Crown Princess.

Iceland & Norway Explorer -- A 16-day London (Southampton) to Ft. Lauderdale voyage taking in the wonders of the northern latitudes with calls at Bergen, Shetland Islands (Lerwick), Faroe Islands (Torshavn), Akureyri, Reykjavik, and Sydney (Nova Scotia). The Grand Princess cruise departs on September 25.

Venetian Passage -- An opportunity to cross the Atlantic from Venice to Ft. Lauderdale aboard Ruby Princess with an overnight call in Venice and including visits to Naples (for Capri & Pompeii), Rome (Civitavecchia), Cannes (for Monte Carlo), Barcelona, Azores Islands (Ponta Delgada). The 16-day voyage departs October 8.

Renaissance Passage -- This 17-day fall voyage from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Ft. Lauderdale calls at Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Ceuta (Spanish Morocco), Casablanca (for Marrakech), Azores Islands (Ponta Delgada), and Bermuda (Hamilton), departing December 5 on Pacific Princess.

Rome to Rio Passage -- NEW ITINERARY -- A unique opportunity for passengers to travel across the Atlantic Ocean on Star Princess, starting in Rome (Civitavecchia) and ending up with an overnight stay in Rio de Janiero. The 16-day adventure features calls at Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Cannes (for Monte Carlo), Barcelona, Casablanca (for Marrakech), Agadir, and Recife. The sailing departs on December 4.

West Africa Adventure -- NEW ITINERARY -- A unique opportunity to sail from Rome to Cape Town on a 25-day adventure, exploring highlights of West Africa along the way. Ports of call include Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Cannes (for Monte Carlo), Barcelona, Tangier, Casablanca (for Marrakech), Dakar, Tema (Ghana - for Accra), Lome (Togo), Cotonou (Benin), Walvis Bay (Namibia), Luderitz (Namibia), plus an overnight stay in Cape Town. Ocean Princess sets sail on October 27.