A Trio of Princesses: British Isles, Baltics & Mediterranean Sun Voyage

Your holiday begins as you fly from Australia to your destination.

Arriving in London, you’ll transfer to your hotel for a one-night stay. Take an evening stroll along the Thames, where Tower Bridge and centuries of royal history set the tone for the grand European journey ahead.

Embark Majestic Princess^®, your home for the next 12 nights, a sophisticated ship blending elegant European design with the open-air Sky Walk and acclaimed speciality dining. The varied coasts of the British Isles and a corner of France lie ahead.

Falmouth pairs a rich maritime heritage with laid-back Cornish charm. Explore Pendennis Castle, built for Henry VIII to guard the estuary, or browse independent galleries before a cream tea overlooking the water.

Step ashore in the brightly painted town of Cobh, gateway to County Cork. Journey inland to kiss the legendary Blarney Stone, or explore Cork’s English Market, a showcase of artisan Irish produce.

Liverpool’s docklands, once central to Britain’s global trade, now hum with museums, music and culture. Follow in the footsteps of The Beatles around the Cavern Quarter, or admire the Three Graces lining the Mersey.

Belfast proudly tells its shipbuilding story at Titanic Belfast, set beside the slipways where the famous liner took shape. Further afield, follow the Causeway Coast to the Giant’s Causeway, where some 40,000 basalt columns step into the sea.

Greenock opens the way to Glasgow, a city of grand Victorian architecture, world-class galleries and a famously warm welcome. Alternatively, head north to the banks of Loch Lomond, where wooded islands and mountain views frame the water.

Kirkwall, Orkney’s compact capital, is crowned by the red sandstone St Magnus Cathedral, founded by Norse earls in 1137. Venture out to Skara Brae, a Neolithic village older than Stonehenge, or the mysterious standing stones of the Ring of Brodgar.

From Invergordon, the Scottish Highlands lie within easy reach, including Inverness and the dark waters of Loch Ness. Perhaps seek out a whisky distillery, or wander the haunting battlefield of Culloden, where the Jacobite cause met its end in 1746.

Set beneath the red girders of the Forth Bridge, South Queensferry sits just outside Scotland’s capital. In Edinburgh, wander the cobbled Royal Mile from the castle to Holyrood, or climb Arthur’s Seat for sweeping views across the city.

Le Havre’s UNESCO-listed centre, rebuilt after the war, is a fitting starting point for exploring Normandy. Pay your respects at the D-Day beaches, admire the Impressionist-favoured harbour of Honfleur, or travel to Paris for a day of boulevards and cafés.

Bid farewell to Majestic Princess^® and transfer to your Bournemouth hotel for an overnight stay. Spend the afternoon strolling the seafront and golden sands, or exploring the lush Victorian splendour of the Lower Gardens, ahead of the voyage north.

Embark Sky Princess^®, a graceful Royal-class ship known for her glittering Sky Suites, sweeping central piazza, and refined dining. With Northern Europe lying ahead, she makes the perfect base for the fjords and Iceland to come.

At Denmark’s northernmost tip, Skagen is where the Skagerrak and Kattegat seas collide in a line of clashing waves. Its famous light once drew a celebrated colony of painters, whose works now fill the Skagens Museum.

Copenhagen marries royal heritage with cutting-edge design and an acclaimed food scene. Stroll past Nyhavn’s canal-side cafés, glimpse the Little Mermaid, or watch the changing of the guard at Amalienborg Palace.

Warnemunde’s sandy beaches and fishermen’s cottages make for a relaxed day by the Baltic. For something grander, travel to Berlin to see the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and remnants of the Berlin Wall.

Tallinn’s Old Town ranks among Europe’s best-preserved, its winding lanes leading past fairytale turrets and red-tiled rooftops. Climb Toompea Hill to its lookout platforms, then browse handicraft shops along Viru Street.

Helsinki balances Nordic cool with imposing architecture, from its neoclassical cathedral to the striking Rock Church carved into solid granite. Browse the Market Square stalls, then take a short ferry to the island fortress of Suomenlinna.

Stockholm reveals itself slowly, so an overnight in port is ideal. Lose yourself in the ochre lanes of Gamla Stan, then visit the Vasa Museum, home to an astonishingly intact 17th-century warship.

A second day in the Swedish capital leaves time for the lakeside splendour of Drottningholm Palace or a boat trip through the archipelago. Otherwise, explore the boutiques and vintage shops of Södermalm before setting sail.

Encircled by almost complete medieval walls, Visby on the island of Gotland is a Hanseatic town of ruined churches and rose-covered cottages. Take your time, then linger in one of the old town’s lively squares.

Norway’s southernmost city offers a gentle introduction to the country, with white-painted wooden houses in the Posebyen quarter and skerries scattered offshore. Visit the Fiskebrygga fish market, or relax on Bystranda beach.

Disembarking in Southampton, you’ll transfer to the airport for your flight to Barcelona and check in to your hotel. Time permitting, wander La Rambla or sample tapas in the Gothic Quarter’s atmospheric alleyways.

Make the most of the morning with a visit to Gaudí’s soaring Sagrada Família or the mosaic terraces of Park Güell. Later, embark Sun Princess for 14 nights of Mediterranean sunshine across Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Turkey.

Beyond its party reputation, Ibiza reveals a quieter side in Dalt Vila, the fortified quarter crowning the town. Explore its stone streets and Renaissance bastions, then unwind at a beach club or secluded cove.

France’s oldest city buzzes around its Vieux-Port, where fishermen still sell the morning catch. Head up to Notre-Dame de la Garde, set high above the sea, or venture into Provence for honey-stoned villages and the fountain-filled streets of Aix-en-Provence.

Napoleon’s birthplace, Ajaccio curves around a glittering bay backed by mountains. Visit the Maison Bonaparte, shop the market for Corsican cheeses and charcuterie, or catch a boat to the rust-red Îles Sanguinaires.

Pastel villas and palm-lined promenades set the scene in this elegant Riviera resort. Follow the coast road to chic Portofino, or sail across to the hidden abbey of San Fruttuoso, reachable only by sea or on foot.

Tuscany’s art cities beckon from La Spezia. Admire Michelangelo’s David in Florence, see Pisa’s Leaning Tower, or explore the Cinque Terre, where clifftop villages tumble towards the sea.

Rome, the Eternal City, is yours to explore from Civitavecchia. Stand before the Colosseum, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain and gaze up at the Sistine Chapel ceiling, or simply savour gelato in a sun-warmed piazza.

Naples, birthplace of pizza, sits in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Walk the ancient streets of Pompeii, frozen in time by the eruption of AD 79, or take the ferry to Capri for glamorous boutiques and the shimmering Blue Grotto.

Chania’s Venetian harbour, guarded by its old lighthouse and lined with tavernas, is one of Crete’s most enchanting sights. Discover the leather workshops tucked behind the quayside, or head into the mountainous interior, scented with wild thyme and oregano.

Just inland from Kuşadası lies Ephesus, one of the finest classical cities in the Mediterranean. Tread its marble-paved streets to the towering facade of the Library of Celsus, then return to haggle in Kuşadası’s bustling bazaar.

Mykonos lives up to its stylish reputation, from its famous windmills to sunset cocktails in Little Venice. Wander the backstreets of Chora, lined with tiny chapels and bougainvillea, or relax on the sandy beaches of Psarou and Paradise.

Your holiday complete, today you’ll disembark your ship and head to the airport for your onward flight home.