Unmissable destinations, mountains of food, and first-class entertainment, nobody does cruising quite like Princess.

With a guest capacity of 3,560 passengers onboard more than 143,000 tonnes of floating luxury, the Majestic Princess is more than just a ship to ferry passengers from port to port.

Boasting three main dining rooms and an additional three speciality restaurants – Crown Grill and Bar Steakhouse, The Catch by Rudi, and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria – as well as a theatre, art gallery, gym, sports court, and an arcade, there’s very little reason to disembark the ship at all.

The ship’s spiralling atrium will leave first-time passengers enchanted by its grandeur, having delighted passengers since it first set sail in 2017.

For those able to pull themselves away from the ship’s endless treasure trove of delights, the Mediterranean islands prove to be a pure form of escapism and a world away from the normality of day-to-day life in the UK, that I was very fortunate to sample alongside many of Europe’s leading travel journalists.

Majestic Princess during a sail away party in Athens (Image: Newsquest) Having been invited aboard the Majestic Princess for a four-night getaway, via a one-night pitstop in the Greek capital where the ship was docked, the hustle and bustle of Athens was swiftly swapped for the island tranquillity of Mykonos with its unique whitewashed buildings and a memorable excursion to Assimomitis Winery.

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Situated high up in the Mykonos hills, the winery is a great alternative to the old town – offering guests the chance to sample red, white, and rosé wine with a selection of Greek delicacies – complemented by a picturesque backdrop, sea on one side, mountainous terrain on the other.

Tourism in Mykonos – which is also a popular party destination for the celebrity elite – has become so popular in recent years that the 11,000 strong population on the island increases to a whopping 150,000 every summer, much to the amusement of the locals.

The colourful farmland at Assimomitis Winery in Mykonos (Image: Newsquest) Further along the Aegean Sea, Rhodes is another favoured hotspot for British tourists.

Famous for being a popular backdrop to many a Hollywood movie, including The Guns of Navarone and Escape to Athena, Rhodes has something for everyone. There’s the beaches and sun loungers of Kallithea Springs and the historic Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes (which features quite an alarming floor mosaic of Medusa’s head), which looks like it was taken straight out one of the Assassin’s Creed games and perfect for all history buffs.

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes  (Image: Newsquest) For something different all together, the mainland port of Kusadasi in Turkey is a stone’s throw away from the 3,000-year-old ancient city of Ephesus that stands as a shrine for a time far removed from today’s modern world, basking in temperatures as high as 40 degrees in the summer months.

These must-see places are more accessible than ever, with Majestic Princess joining its sister ship, Sky Princess, next year in its home port of Southampton, with Princess offering a range of UK, Mediterranean, and Northern Europe cruises across 222 voyages between March and November 2026.

With a unique medallion-based system (replacing passenger’s cruise cards) Princess have made it easier than ever for passengers, from moving on and off the ship, to ordering food and beverages directly to your cabin or a prime seat in the sun on deck.