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Greece Cruises by Ship

Greek Island Cruises by Departure

Finding the right cruise

Extend your vacation in Greece

Greek Island Cruises - Explore the marvels of Art & Architecture 
Explore the lands where Western Civilization was born and where the fine art of living has been perfected ever since. Greek Island Cruises present an enjoyable combination of natural beauty, azure seas and an introduction to an amazing culture with a history that dates back to early pre-historic times.  

Our Greek Island cruises offer a choice of the more famous ports, as well as some of the more remote and quiet spots in Europe. Among the many ports that we offer are Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes & Crete. In addition, some Greek Island cruises include a few other ports in the Mediterranean such as Istanbul and Kusadasi, Turkey or Venice, Italy. 

You'll find beautiful beaches, white-washed buildings and blue-domed churches along the way, plus magnificent antiquities and ruins of ancient civilizations. Shoppers will also love cruising through the Greek Islands, as the country's low cost of living offers visitors some great buys.  

Contact us for special pricing on Greek Island cruises!   

Find the right cruise: 
There are many options to choose from when selecting which Greek Island cruise is right for you, but all will lead to an unforgettable vacation. Many cruises are round trip from Athens, Greece, sometimes listed as Piraeus, the sea port for this expansive capital. Piraeus is a short (20-30 minute) train ride from the center of Athens. Once in Piraeus, it is easiest to take a taxi to the ship, since you will have luggage with you.  

One of the possible cruise programs is a round trip Athens cruise that sails through the Cyclades (Santorini, Mykonos, Delos), to Kusadasi, Turkey, the gateway to Ephesus. This is one of the most important archeological sites in Europe. Here many of the original buildings still stand including ancient amphitheater. Some itineraries also include some other ports on the Turquoise coast.  

However, if you would like to concentrate on Greece, other itineraries will sail south, through the Cyclades and down to the Island of Crete. Crete is home to Knossos Palace, the largest remaining site of the Bronze Age architecture on the island.  


Some other itineraries travel from Athens to Istanbul, or the reverse.  These cruises allow passengers to spend more time in Turkey, and experience the Black Sea.   An alternative and equally beautiful program sails from Athens to Venice through the Adriatic Sea and from Athens to Rome.  


Extend your vacation:

Most of us think of Greece as a series of beautiful islands. However, no trip to Greece is complete without experiencing some of its mainland treasures.   Historic sites in Athens include the Acropolis, the Placa, the Academy of Athens and Mount Lycabettus should not be missed.  

North of Athens, Greece becomes green and mountainous. In Meteora, 500 year old monasteries and convents are perched high above the plains on sandstone pillars. It is a breathtaking sight, and well worth the energy needed to climb all the stairs to the top.    

Thessaloniki, is the second largest city in Greece and is the capital of Macedonia region. It has a younger feel to it since it is the home of two large Greek Universities.


Search by cruise ship below, or by departure date. 

 

Classical Greece - Greek Islands

Greek Island Cruises in the Clycades aboard the MY Harmony G or MY Harmony V and experience the feeling of a private yacht.Maria Zea, Athens - Round Trip 
Departs Every Friday April - October
8 days / 7 nights on board
From $2,421 Per Person

Itinerary

M/Y Harmony V

Departure Dates

Ports Of Call: Athens, Mykanos, Santorini, Crete, Spetses 

Aegean Odyssey - Greek Islands & Turkey

Discover ancient wonders as you sail to Kusadasi, home of Ephesus, one of the ports of call on Greek Island cruises from AthensMaria Zea, Athens - Round Trip  - Departs on Fridays
April - June & September - October
8 days / 7 Nights on board
From $2,205 Per Person 

Itinerary

S/C Panorama

Departure Dates


Ports Of Call: Athens, Mykanos, Kusadasi, Santorini, Kea


Greek Island Cruises aboard the Sea Cloud II

Greek Island cruises aboard the Sea Cloud and Sea Cloud II allow you to sail like millionairesThe Sea Cloud II will spend some time in the captivating waters of the Aegean Sea, stopping in Athens and along the Greek Islands.

Sea Cloud II

Sea Cloud II Departures

Ports Of Call: Mykanos, Monemvasia, Agia Anna, Milos 

Jewels of the Cyclades Aboard M/S Galileo

Under the masts of the Galileo sail through the cyclades to MykanosMaria Zea, Athens - Round Trip
Departs Every Friday April - November
8 days / 7 Nights on board
From $1,791 Per Person

Itinerary

M/S Galileo

Departure Dates

Ports Of Call: Athens, Mykanos, Delos, Santorini, Paros 

Experience Greece aboard Le Levant & L'Austral

French sophistication will surround you aboard the Levant's Greek Island CruisesSail through the Greek Islands or across the Aegean to discover Turkey's magnificent Turquoise coast.

Le Levant Departures

L'Austral Departures

Le Levant

L'Austral

Ports Of Call: Santorini, Paros, Parga, Itea,Delos, Mykonos 


Dodecanese Mosaic - S/C Panorama

visit Rhodes aboard the Panorama

Round Trip from Rhodes or Aghios Nikolas
Departs Every Tuesday (from Rhodes) and Saturday (from Aghios Nikolas) - June - September
8 days / 7 Nights on board

Itinerary

S/C Panorama

Departure Dates

Ports Of Call: Crete, Rhodes, Symi, Bodrum 


Voyages to Antiquity aboard the MV Aegean Odyssey

MV Aegean OdysseyDeluxe Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean Sea Cruises
12-16 night itineraries


Departure Dates

 MV Aegean Odyssey

 
Ports Of Call: Delos, Mykanos, Rhodes, Athens, Nauplia


From Antiquity to Byzantium - Peloponnese

Discover the beautiful Island of PylosMaria Zea, Athens - Round Trip
Departs Fridays - November 2011 & February -April 2012
8 days / 7 Nights on board

Itinerary

M/Y Harmony G

Departure Dates


Ports Of Call: Nafplion, Gythion, Pylos, Katakolon, Delphi


Secret Islands of the Aegean

Athens, greece cruise7 night cruises from Athens to Bodrum or Revers
8 days / 7 Nights on board

Itinerary

MS Belle de L'Adriatique

Departure Dates


Ports Of Call: Santorini, Rhodes, Delos, Paros


 

Top picks
Each month our cruise experts select great itineraries that will be sailing within the next 6-8 months. 

Aegean Odyssey
Greece & Turkey 


Secrets of the Adriatic 
Round trip from Venice
 


Across the Mediterranean
Valletta to Piraeus

European Coasts
Lisbon to Hamburg


Russias Far East
Otaru to Petropavlovsk

Check back next month to see what itineraries have been added to our 'top picks' list.