Mediterranean Cruise: Barcelona to Nice from £1889 pp – Details
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Barcelona, Spain’s vibrant second city, is a captivating blend of old and new. Home to over 1.5 million people, it brims with rich history, from Gothic cathedrals to Roman remnants, all set against a bold backdrop of cutting-edge architecture and avant-garde design.

Sete, France is a vibrant coastal gem! Start your day with a visit to the picturesque Mont Saint-Clair for stunning panoramic views of the town and Mediterranean Sea. Dive into Sete’s rich maritime heritage at the Maritime Museum, showcasing its fishing traditions and naval history.
Saint-Tropez, the epitome of French Riviera glamour and charm! Start your day by exploring the iconic Old Town, filled with quaint cobblestone streets, colorful houses, and chic boutiques. Visit the Vieux Port (Old Port), where luxury yachts mingle with traditional fishing boats. Stroll along the Promenade des Maréchaux for stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.
The capital of Corsica, Ajaccio is famous for being the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. It’s also known as the “scented isle” a place of dramatic shoreline cliffs, small coves and golden beaches.

Cannes is famous for images of movie stars, expensive yachts synonymous with its legendary film festival and glamour. This gracious city with its palm lined boulevard dividing divine beaches from chic cafes and nightclubs is your gateway to Monaco and Monte Carlo, Nice and St. Tropez.
Evidence suggests that Nice is one of the oldest cities in the Western Mediterranean, the city is also the fifth largest metropolis in France. Matisse, Chagall and Picasso were all lured to the city and the Cote d’Azur in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
Explore the world in comfort and luxury in this elegant stateroom, featuring all the amenities of a boutique hotel at sea.
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Stateroom Features:
• Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
• Flat-screen television
• Refrigerator with mini-bar
• Thermostat-controlled air conditioning
• Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
• Writing desk
• In-room safe
• Hand-held hairdryer
• USB ports under bedside reading lamps
Included Stateroom Amenities:
• Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
• Terry bathrobes
• 24-hour room service
• Tote bag
• Use of umbrella
• Shoe-shine service
• Turndown treats
• Daily news bulletin
Size: 158 sq. ft. (14.7 sq. m.)
Revel in the polished style and stellar service of your own private retreat, boasting a modern and contemporary décor. Enjoy picturesque ocean views outside your window, and all the finer touches included in every stateroom.
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Stateroom Features:
• Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
• Some staterooms feature a sofa bed
• Flat-screen TV
• Refrigerator with mini-bar
• Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
• Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
• Writing desk
• In-room safe
• Hand-held hairdryer
• USB ports under bedside reading lamps
Included Stateroom Amenities:
• Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
• Terry bathrobes
• Use of umbrella
• Shoe-shine service
• Turndown treats
• 24-hour room service
• Tote bag
Size: 143 sq. ft. (13.3 sq. m.)
Refreshing sea breezes and stunning destination views come standard in our staterooms that offer your own private veranda. Greet the day with room service on your balcony, or toast to another stunning sunset. Polished touches and professional service perfectly complement the warm, friendly attention you’ll receive from our staff and crew.
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Stateroom Features:
• Veranda
• Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed
• Sitting area with flat-screen TV
• Refrigerator with mini-bar
• Thermostat-controlled air conditioner
• Direct-dial telephone with voicemail
• Writing desk
• In-room safe
• Hand-held hairdryer
• USB ports under bedside reading lamps
Included Stateroom Amenities:
• Luxurious cotton bed linens with duvet
• Terry bathrobes
• Use of umbrella
• Shoe-shine service
• Turndown treats
• Daily news bulletin
• 24-hour room service
• Tote bag
Size:
Stateroom: 175 sq. ft. (16.3 sq. m.)
Veranda: 40 sq. ft. (3.7 sq. m.)
The Azamara Quest is a mid-sized ship with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded, and offers everything modern cruisers are looking for—plus some unexpected extras.
From the music that makes your heartstrings sing to the best of Broadway, Azamara’s Signature Singers & Dancers are guaranteed to entertain. Plus a little shopping as a bonus.
With a focus on wellness and vigor, our relaxing spa offers you the chance to focus on you—something you don’t always have time to do at home. Enjoy an oceanfront massage, a quick manicure before hitting the town to explore, teeth whitening, barber services, or even a healing acupuncture treatment. But beyond the Sanctum, Azamara is also pleased to offer a full range of complimentary onboard fitness and nutrition classes, including one-on-one personal training for an additional cost. If you’ve ever wished for a week or two to reboot, this is it.
From port to port, our onboard venues are the perfect place to unwind, reflect, or take in a show. What’s more, with Azamara’s Beverage Packages you can indulge in a superb collection of fine wines, premium spirits, and more—without reaching for your wallet.
Fresh ingredients, careful preparation and a variety of menu choices. Azamara offers a choice of six distinctive dining options, including room service. Whether you’re a fan of haute cuisine or down-home cooking, expect the same delicious quality. Bon appétit! Buon appetito! ¡Buen provecho! No matter how you say it, you’re in for a real treat.





































Sun Deck – This Deck is available for guests enjoying the sun and views from high-up.
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Seabourn Sojourn enchants her guests with an array of public areas scaled to encourage a relaxed sociability.
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Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the remarkable MSC World Europa, where your adventure begins in Valletta, Malta’s charming capital filled with stunning Baroque architecture. Set sail to sea and experience the serenity of ocean waves before arriving in the vibrant city of Barcelona, adorned with rich history and modern marvels. Next, delight in the eclectic mix of culture and chic in Marseille, France, where you can savour delicious bouillabaisse. Finally, discover the historical charm of Genoa, Italy, birthplace of Christopher Columbus and a haven of pastel homes and seaside elegance. Each destination promises to enrich your voyage of a lifetime!
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Enchanted Princess, a new sister ship in the Princess Royal-class, will share all of their spectacular luxury and style, while introducing new exclusive attractions of her own. Get ready for the most pools and hot tubs ever, one-of-a-kind dining experiences, and world-class entertainment venues hosting dazzling performances. Enjoy a leisurely evening stroll along the SeaWalk, which gives you the feeling of walking on water, whilst enjoying panoramic views of the ocean. Eighty percent of the ship’s cabins will have balconies and you can enjoy land-like connectivity thanks to Medallion Net, the best wi-fi at sea.
On-board at a glance:
Just like a restaurant at home, Anytime Dining enables guests the freedom to dine when and with whom they wish, at any time between 5:30 PM and 10 PM. Both main dining rooms will feature signature dishes from chef Curtis Stone. Personal reflections on the menu by Chef Stone elaborate on each ‘Crafted’ selection, prepared with the most authentic ingredients. Be enticed by dishes featuring delicious meats and seafood, fresh produce and vibrant, bold flavours. Reservations are available through an onboard dining hotline, but not required.
This formal, traditional main dining room opens daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Formal dining allows you to dine at the same time each day and enjoy the same tablemates and waitstaff throughout your voyage. You can also enjoy afternoon tea here, where you will enjoy a wide selection of teas, or coffee if you prefer, served by white-gloved waiters in formal attire.
The ship’s excellent buffet venue opens for breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks and dinner. Stop by for breakfast and visit their designer pancake station or enjoy one of their unique hot cereal offerings. At lunch, look for handcrafted sandwiches, regionally inspired dishes and soups, as well as their carvery selections. For dinner, there’s everything from breakfast at night, family kitchen comfort foods, stir-fry or customised pasta, plus a multitude of fresh fruit and salad choices.
You can now enjoy Premium Chocolate Experiences on board the Princess Fleet in partnership with Norman Love, celebrity chocolatier. Trained in France and named the Inaugural Inductee into the Chocolatier Hall of Fame by Dessert Professional Magazine, Love’s creations blend premium quality chocolate, unique flavours and artful designs that are perfect for any chocolate lover!
The International Cafe serves food 24 hours a day, which makes it the perfect choice for in between meal or late-night snacks. They offer free nibbles and lighter options but charge for specialty juices, teas and Illy coffees.
This stylish seafood bar is ideal for seafood aficionados wanting to enjoy a bounty of ocean treasures including a flight of oyster shooters, sushi and sashimi, ahi tuna poke, king crab cocktail, chili and lime crab margarita, a royal lobster dish, and the world-renowned smoked Balik salmon, the salmon of the tsars. A la carte pricing makes it easy to pick and choose.
This Italian select dining venue is a cover charge dinner only restaurant. It received an overhaul in 2017 that included replacing the menu with a new one created in partnership with Los Angeles-based chef Angelo Auriana. The food is incredible and it’s well worth the trouble of making a booking and paying a reasonable cover fee.
The ship’s signature steak and seafood restaurant, Crown Grill, is a real feast – the kind of restaurant you’d visit to celebrate a birthday or have a romantic dinner. It expertly blends its relaxed atmosphere with its old-style glamour décor. Their top-quality steaks are done perfectly to your specifications and the seafood is out of this world. Crown Grill is only open for dinner, though on sea days the British-style pub lunch is held here.
Choose a luxurious breakfast or experience the ultimate romantic dinner at sea: a sumptuous multi-course meal, including succulent lobster tail and juicy steak, your beverage of choice, hors d’oeuvres, all served right on the privacy of your own balcony by Enchanted Princess’ dedicated waitstaff.
Chef’s Table Luminiere
The impressive Chef’s Table experiences starts off with a tour of the kitchen which is accompanied by champagne and canapes. You then move to the table for your fabulous feast which is expertly described and paired with top class wines. Each diner also receives a photo taken during the meal and an autographed copy of Princess’ cookbook, ‘Courses, A Culinary Journey’ as a keepsake. Reservations are required.
This French cuisine restaurant offers delectable food and efficient service. Emmanuel Renaut, current executive chef of Flocons de Sel in France, created the menu. Flocons de Sel is famous for earning three Michelin stars in the last ten years. La Mer impresses with both its seafood and meat dishes and reservations are recommended.
With awe-inspiring stage sets, artists from around the world, modern hits and timeless classics, the Princess Theatre showcases lavish, original productions with dynamic cast members in decadent surroundings.
Visit this studio to enjoy your favourite drinks as an ever-changing variety of live performances takes the stage. Sip premium coffee or tea from the Café or savour a quick bite while talented artists share their diverse musical styles. You may even encounter a game show that invites you to play along.
This is the best spot for adults wanting to enjoy some quiet time. They have some luxurious loungers and some noise cancelling headphones, which provides a variety of music options. If you want a truly exclusive relaxation treat, you can rent a cabana for a half or full day. The cabanas come with different packages, depending on how luxurious you want to go.
Feel the court under your feet and the thrill of victory as you sink the ball in for two points. No matter your athletic ability, there’s nothing like shooting a few hoops out in the middle of the ocean as you watch the sun set and the stars come out. The Sports Court is not only set up for basketball but also for volleyball. Pick up a game, compete against fellow passengers for bragging rights, or start your own dream team.
This is a great place for the whole family to enjoy a movie, complete with special touches such as free popcorn, cookies and milks and blankets on chilly evenings. This Movies Under the Stars theatre has a giant outdoor LED screen, perfect to enjoy various concerts, sporting events and movies.
The newly re-designed Vista Lounge at the aft of the ship features an endless variety of world-class entertainers on stage each night, from live bands and comedians to illusionists and musicians. Grab an expertly crafted cocktail and snag a spot in an intimate nook for the perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy quality time with friends and family.
Princess’ exclusive partnership with Discovery lets you come back captivated with Stargazing on their top deck; activities featuring Discovery hit shows such as Shark Week and Finding Bigfoot; plus their new Encounters with Discovery at SEA speaker series. Get more out of your travels with shore excursions recommended by two of the most trusted names in world travel—Discovery and Animal Planet.
New players can take part in complimentary gaming sessions to teach them the ropes. Those who need no introduction will enjoy the wide variety of games on offer ranging from slots and video poker machines to table games such as roulette, blackjack, craps, three card and Texas Hold’em. Their tables play by Vegas rules and if you relish the challenge of roulette, they offer the American version.
The Lotus Spa offers a variety of relaxing treatments, such as facials, aroma stone therapy massages, detoxifying ocean wraps and an aromatherapy thermal suite. Or get ready for a night on the town at the salon which features women’s styling colour, men’s haircuts and shaves, manicure and pedicure choices and teeth whitening.
This gym offers fitness programs designed to help you maximise your wellness with Tour de Cycle, personal training and classes such as Pilates, Yoga, Body Sculpt Boot Camp, Results Based Training and TRX suspension training. They also have cutting edge fitness equipment if you prefer to train on your own.
The Salty Dog Gastropub has some great nautical décor and will quickly feel like your new ‘local’ while you’re at sea. There are some delicious food offerings available such as burgers and pork belly, and everyone can tuck into their free bread sticks served with beer-cheddar fondue. The Salty Dog offers a warm, inviting gastropub experience developed with Ernesto Uchimura, a founding chef of the original Umami Burger.
This is the best spots for some really good people-watching. As the name suggests, they have plenty of different Bellini’s on special here (it’s made from prosecco mixed with fruit puree or juice), as well as other fruity cocktail drinks. Don’t miss this iconic venue of the Royal-class Atrium—the ship’s centrepiece for casual relaxation and fun.
Step into Crooners bar and be transported to the classic Sinatra era, made complete with a top-notch pianist croonin’ tunes and tinkling the ivories. This martini bar gets quite busy at night, and if you want to just enjoy a drink without taking part in the entertainment, make sure you sit towards the back of the venue. Some nights are standing room only.
The Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas was the second cruise ship in the group of five Voyager class vessels. Voyager cruise ships all have a floating resort concept, which offers great facilities, exciting activities and entertainment for everyone, no matter your age or taste.
In 2014, the Explorer of the seas had a multimillion dollar refurbishment which added even more facilities and entertainment for your cruise enjoyment. It now has a FlowRider surf simulator, an outdoor cinema screen, virtual balconies in interior rooms (which is great to look at but also help prevent sea sickness) as well as more delectable dining options.
The Magellan is on the lower tier, deck 3, and opens daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A large sun inlaid in the centre of the room, surrounded by stars and mimicked on the floor below which features large pillars towering up to the ceiling add to the nautical theme of the ship’s dining room. It seats 540 people and have two separate private rooms for functions, called the Balboa and the Cortes.
The Da Gama Dining room is on the second tier and can seat up to 540 passengers. It only opens for dinner, with an early seating at 6 PM and a late one at 8:30 PM.
It is on deck five and on the top level of the three restaurants. It can seat up to 723 passengers and opens for dinner only at 6PM for the main seating or 8:30 PM for the late one. You can also take advantage of their My Time Dining offer, which means you can book a table for anywhere between 5:30 PM and 9 PM.
The complimentary Park Cafe on deck 5 will open for light and healthy fare throughout the day from breakfast options through to late night snacks and drinks. It is open for 24 hours a day with a coffee and tea station on the side.
For a cover charge, you can enjoy a mystery theatre dinner at Dizzy’s Jazz Lounge on deck 14. This fun evening activity will allow you to play detective to try and solve a murder while enjoying a four-course dinner. It comes highly recommended and reservations are essential.
Located by Cafe Promenade, this a la carte over charge ice cream stand offers a range of flavours and opens from 7 AM to 3 AM.
This is a great concept if you would like your kids to enjoy their dinner in 45 minutes and then be whisked away by the Adventure Ocean counsellors for evening activities, while you can enjoy your dinner at leisure, possibly followed by some coffee and dessert. The kids are served first at dinner to allow for this.
The Royal Theatre is massive, spanning five stories, and seating up to 1,362 passengers. It’s beautifully decorated in art deco style and is served by its own bar and waiters walk around to take orders from your seat. They feature two shows per night, which is coordinated according to the ship’s main and late dinner seatings, for those who wants to enjoy dinner and a show. The shows include West End style musical numbers to dancing, acrobatics and tribute acts. Adults can also enjoy the late-night comedy acts, as well as their ballroom classes and Bingo events.
The Casino Royale can be found on deck 4 and seats up to 416 passengers. It has a Vegas-style rock and roll theme and offers 300 slot machines as well as lots of gaming tables. Tables include: blackjack, Caribbean Stud, craps, and three roulette wheels.
The Inline Skating track is on deck 13, next to the miniature golf course. It is open to adults and children and provides you with skates and helmets for protection. Children under 18 need their parents consent in the form of a waiver form and those under six must always be accompanied by an adult.
This sports bar is decorated as such, with plenty of football memorabilia and bar stools designed like baseballs, basketballs and footballs. You will find it on deck 5 and it can seat up to 93 people. It’s a great bar to relax and people watch, and its TV screens features plenty of sporting events for your viewing pleasure.
The British themed Crown & Kettle Pub can be found on deck 5 and seats up to 75 passengers. Its décor replicates an authentic old-fashioned country-style pub and it serves an excellent variety of beers and ales. They also have evening activities such as pub quizzes and darts tournaments.
The Viking Crown Lounge can be found on deck 14 and seats up to 335 people. It offers brilliant sea views and incorporate several lounges, including the 19th hole, Cloud Nine, The Crow’s Nest, Dizzy’s Jazz Club and the Seven of Hearts’ card room.
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