No reviews yet🚢 Star of the Seas🗓️ Sep 19 – 26, 2026🌙 7 nights⚓ Departs IstanbulModelled date
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A 7-night Mediterranean sailing aboard Star of the Seas, round trip from Istanbul, calling at Piraeus, Corfu, Palermo.
Route map
6 ports · 7 nights
Day 1 · IstanbulDay 2 · PiraeusDay 3 · CorfuDay 4 · PalermoDay 5 · VallettaDay 7 · Istanbul
Trip highlights
◆Piraeus, Greece
◆Corfu, Greece
◆Palermo, Italy
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Istanbul· Turkey
Depart 17:00
Embark in Istanbul.
▸Getting ashore in Istanbul
Day 2Piraeus· Greece
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Piraeus ( py-REE-əs, pirr-AY-əs; Greek: Πειραιάς Peiraiás [pireˈas]; Ancient Greek and Katharevousa: Πειραιεύς Peiraieús, Ancient: [peːrai̯eús], Katharevousa: [pireˈefs]) is a port city within the Athens urban area ("Greater Athens"), in the Attica region of Greece. It is located eight kilometres (5 mi) southwest of Athens city centre along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf in the Athens Riviera.
▸Getting ashore in Piraeus
About the Star of the Seas
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Corfu (, also US: ) or Kerkyra (Greek: Κέρκυρα, romanized: Kérkyra, pronounced [ˈcercira] ; Ancient Greek: Κόρκυρα, romanized: Kórkyra, pronounced [kórkyra]; Medieval Greek: Κορυφώ, romanized: Koryfó; Italian: Corfù; Latin: Corcyra) is a city and a former municipality on the island of Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform, it is part of the municipality Central Corfu and Diapontian Islands.
▸Getting ashore in Corfu
Day 4Palermo· Italy
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Palermo (Sicilian: Palermu) is the capital and largest city of the autonomous island region of Sicily in southern Italy, located on the eponymous gulf facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. A 2,700-year-old city, it is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence.
▸Getting ashore in Palermo
Day 5Valletta· Malta
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Valletta ( ; Maltese: il-Belt Valletta, lit. 'the city [of] Valletta', pronounced [ɪlˈbɛlt vɐˈlːɛtːɐ]), also known as Città Umilissima (transl. the Humblest City), is the capital city of Malta and one of its 68 council areas. Located between the Grand Harbour to the east and Marsamxett Harbour to the west, its population as of 2021 was 5,157.
What the fare covers, what it doesn't, and how this itinerary actually runs.
Your one sea day
The pool loungers and the shaded spots go early on a sea day — by eight in the morning on a full ship, and this one carries several thousand guests. Reserving one and leaving it is against the rules on most lines and crew do clear them, so send someone early rather than at ten.
Save the balcony money
6 port days and one sea day — you are ashore in daylight and asleep the rest. An interior cabin costs about $800 less per person, which is most of a shore excursion budget.
5 port days back to back
Early tenders and late returns, several days running, with no sea day to recover in. Pick the two ports you actually care about and let one of the others be a lie-in — the itinerary is not a checklist.
Day one and the last day are half-days
A 7-night cruise is really 6 full days. Boarding runs into the afternoon and you are off the ship early on the last morning.
Money on board · Royal Caribbean International
Already in the fare
Meals in the main dining rooms, Windjammer Marketplace buffet, and select casual eateries like Cafe Promenade and Sorrento's Pizza.Most onboard entertainment, including Broadway-style shows, ice skating performances, live music, and comedy acts.Access to pools, hot tubs, the fitness center, and sports facilities such as the rock-climbing wall and FlowRider surf simulator.Adventure Ocean kids' and teens' clubs, offering supervised activities for various age groups.Basic beverages like tap water, iced tea, drip coffee, hot tea, and select juices at breakfast.Complimentary room service for continental breakfast and certain cold items, though a service charge may apply for hot items or outside specific hours.
The drinks package
The Deluxe Beverage Package typically costs around $80-100 USD per person, per day, including the automatic service charge, but prices can vary and should be confirmed when booking.
Break-even: This package usually pays for itself after about 5-7 alcoholic drinks, premium coffees, or fresh juices per day.
It suits those who enjoy multiple alcoholic beverages daily and non-alcoholic premium drinks, but light drinkers or those content with complimentary options may find it unnecessary.
Gratuities
Automatic daily gratuities are typically around $16-18 USD per person, per day for standard staterooms, and slightly higher for suites; these can usually be prepaid before sailing or adjusted at Guest Services onboard if you wish to do so.
Wifi
VOOM Surf internet packages allow basic browsing, email, and social media for a daily fee, usually around $20-25 USD, while the more expensive Surf + Stream packages offer faster speeds suitable for video calls and streaming.
Costs that surprise people
◆Specialty Dining. Restaurants beyond the complimentary options, such as Chops Grille, Izumi, or Giovanni's Table, carry an additional per-person cover charge or à la carte pricing.
◆Shore Excursions. Any tours or activities booked through the ship for your port stops will incur separate charges, which vary widely by destination and activity.
◆Spa and Salon Services. Treatments at the Vitality Spa, salon services, and access to the thermal suite in the spa are extra, with prices varying by service.
◆Gambling and Arcade Games. Spending in the casino, including slot machines and table games, is charged to your SeaPass card, as are games in the onboard arcade.
◆Photo Packages. Professional photos taken by the ship's photographers are available for purchase, either individually or as part of a package.
◆Select Fitness Classes. While the fitness center is included, some specialized classes like yoga, Pilates, or spinning may have an additional per-session fee.
Ways to spend less
◆Pre-book packages. Purchasing drinks, internet, or specialty dining packages online before your cruise often results in a discount compared to onboard pricing.
◆Bring permitted beverages.
AI-written guidance, not a quote. Prices and policies change and vary by sailing — confirm anything that matters with the cruise line before you book.
Guests are typically allowed to bring up to two 750ml bottles of wine or champagne per stateroom on embarkation day, for which a corkage fee may apply if consumed in dining rooms.
◆Utilize complimentary dining. Enjoy meals in the Main Dining Room, Windjammer Marketplace, Cafe Promenade, Sorrento's Pizza, and other included venues to avoid extra charges.
◆Attend free activities. Take advantage of the many included shows, live music, pool deck parties, and sports activities without incurring extra costs.
◆Go ashore independently. Research and plan your own activities or transport in port, which can be less expensive than booking ship-sponsored shore excursions.
◆Drink included beverages. Stick to tap water, iced tea, drip coffee, and select juices at breakfast, which are always available at no extra charge.
