21 Nights - The Best of the Mediterranean with Total Solar Eclipse

My only fear of cruising was a not-so-latent tendency to get seasick, so I booked the biggest cruise ship I could find. The Sun Princess was so stable that sometimes I forgot we were on a boat. With 23 restaurants on board and lots of activities, life was never dull! The shore excursions varied in quality from outstanding to disappointing, but I suppose that's another review. The only problem we had was being in a long line of people waiting to get on the ship, lined up outdoors in very hot weather. It would be been better if we were lined up in an air-conditioned area. And, yes, we already had our medallions.

Flights arranged to and from were easily done. Cruise its self exceptional. New ship, attentive crew, food good. New staterooms wonderful! More closet room, glass enclosed shower, night time lighting as you get out of bed were pleasant surprise. I also have to mention multiple and accessible charging outlets were very convenient.

Very enlightening well orchastrated

Beautiful ship, great staff. Disappointed in evening entertainment. Seemed very lacking. Food was great, room was great. Itinerary was great too.

There are a variety of booking and onboard options. Depending on ones wants and needs they can use pay-as-you-go, plus, or premium shipboard packages. Personally, I prefer the premium package due to the dining and drink options. There are also a variety of cabin packages. If one prefers the "classic" Princess options, make sure the cabin is Reserve Collection, otherwise, your food options are restricted. One major downside is the food service hours are restricted to specific hours not conducive for those who want to sleep in or enjoy a late evening meal. In other words, too regimented for the casual traveller. The Sun Princess has fewer secluded bars as the the older ships had. For example, Bellini's Bar, Crooners, and the Wheelhouse Bar are all out in the open. The former two are adjoining the Piazza, so all the loud Piazza shows prevent private conversations or a place to get away from noise. The Sun Princess is state of the art. For example, the elevators minimize waiting and whisk one to their final deck with minimal stops. A great plus! The Medallion also speeds all shipboard transactions, from entering ones stateroom, to ordering food or drinks, and when going from ship to shore.