Enchanted Princess: 11-Night from Piraeus (Athens) - September 25, 2026

With 12 hours hours in Santorini (Thira), Greece - from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM - you have a full day ashore with room to breathe. Go beyond the typical tourist stops: neighborhoods, local dining, and cultural sites that most cruise visitors never reach. Leave time for unstructured wandering. The island offers a mix of cultural exploration and leisure, from ancient ruins to boutique shopping and local tavernas.

The Enchanted Princess carries 3,500+ passengers, which can create congestion at the terminal in Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey. Ship-arranged shore excursions are your best bet - these groups most often receive priority disembarkation. Ephesus is the reason many travelers come to Kusadasi, and it rarely disappoints.

Your cruise ends in Istanbul, Turkey, where the Enchanted Princess is scheduled to dock at 1:00 PM. With 3,500+ passengers, disembarkation groups are called over a two to three hour window - but once your group is called, you'll be off in about 15 minutes. Self-assist - carrying your own bags off - lets you skip the wait and walk off first. Book your flight at least five hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Taking a local ferry along the Bosphorus is one of the simplest and most rewarding experiences in Istanbul.

Your cruise departs from Istanbul, Turkey on the Enchanted Princess, carrying thousands of passengers. Fly in the day before to protect against flight disruptions - the ship won't wait. If you're given an assigned boarding time, showing up earlier sometimes works but isn't guaranteed. Complete your online check-in before arrival. Carry small cash for markets, though cards are widely accepted in most restaurants and shops.

The Enchanted Princess carries 3,500+ passengers, which can create congestion at the terminal in Rhodes, Greece. Ship-arranged shore excursions are your best bet - these groups most often receive priority disembarkation. Rhodes Old Town is a living museum of medieval streets, stone walls, and historic landmarks.

Your ship arrives in Messina, Sicily, Italy at 9:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. The Cathedral of Messina, rebuilt after earthquakes, features a stunning interior, historic mosaics, and the famous astronomical clock.

With 13 hours hours in Valletta, Malta - from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM - you have a full day ashore with room to breathe. Go beyond the typical tourist stops: neighborhoods, local dining, and cultural sites that most cruise visitors never reach. Leave time for unstructured wandering. From the outside it looks restrained, but inside is one of the most richly decorated churches in Europe.

Your cruise ends in Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, where the Enchanted Princess is scheduled to dock at 6:00 AM. With 3,500+ passengers, disembarkation groups are called over a two to three hour window - but once your group is called, you'll be off in about 15 minutes. Self-assist - carrying your own bags off - lets you skip the wait and walk off first. Book your flight at least five hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Rome is the main draw, and many visitors focus on a handful of must see areas.