The Greek Islands, where ancient tales of Greek Gods and heroes are relived. Did you know that Greece has 6000 Islands, a 15,000 km long coastline, 300 sunshine days per year, and endless tales of mythical legends set in breathtaking locations? Only 227 of the 6000 islands are inhabited. Set sail and feel the heartbeat and soul of this ancient land. Experience the tranquility of the summer breeze and ignite your senses. The best and most popular time for Greek Island Cruises is from May to October, with July and August being the most popular time.
Visit ancient sites with experienced travel guides. Kayak along the majestic river of soul and experience the mythical journey Odysseus took. Watch a moonlit classical performance in an ancient open-air amphitheater. Immerse yourself in the mythical tales and partake in an archery competition for the Kingdom of Ithica. Indulge in authentic flavors and enjoy traditional Greek meals. Taste and savor locally produced wines and cheeses. There are small ship cruises as well as the big ships that sail this area. There are many Mediterranean Cruise itineraries to choose from, leaving from many different ports.
Here is just a preview of the Greece and Greek Island cruises we offer. There are so many more cruise vacations available
Royal Caribbean :
ADVENTURE ON THE AEGEAN GREECE & GREEK ISLES CRUISES
Royal Caribbean: Cruise to Greece and Greek Isles where temples, amphitheaters and villages preserved in volcanic ash still reveal the mysteries of the past. Ships sailing this region: Rhapsody of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, and the Explorer of the Seas
5 night Cyprus Cruise departs from Haifa Israel, onboard the Rhapsody of the Seas and sails to Limassol, Cyprus, Rhodes and Santorini. Select dates for September and October 2022 as well as October 2023. I can’t wait for the 5-night Greek Isles Cruise from Haifa
7 night Greek & Adriatic Cruise departs from Athens onboard the Brilliance of the Seas. Sails to Mykonos, Greece | Chania (Souda), Crete | Zakynthos, Greece | Corfu, Greece | Kotor, Montenegro and ends in Venice (Ravenna), Italy. Three dates for 2023 in June, August and October. The Rhapsody of the Seas offers this itinerary for three dates in 2022.
7 night Greek Isles Cruise departs from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy onboard the Brilliance of the Seas and sails to Amalfi Coast (Salerno), Italy | Sicily (Messina), Italy | Santorini, Greece | Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey | Mykonos, Greece and ends in Athens (Piraeus), Greece. Seven dates in 2023 from May to October. The Rhapsody of the Seas offers this itinerary for three dates in 2022.
7 night Greek Isles Cruise departs from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, onboard the Brilliance of the Seas. Cruises to Santorini, Greece | Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey | Mykonos, Greece and Naples (Capri), Italy. Available June through August 2022 and May through August 2023
7 night Greek Isles Cruise departs from Haifa, Israel onboard the Rhapsody of the Seas and sails to Limassol, Cyprus | Rhodes, Greece | Athens (Piraeus), Greece | Santorini, Greece and Mykonos, Greece. Six sailing dates in August and September 2022.
7 night Greek Isles Cruise departs from Venice (Ravenna), Italy onboard the Brilliance of the Seas and sails to Kotor, Montenegro | Corfu, Greece | Athens (Piraeus), Greece | Mykonos, Greece and Argostoli, Greece. Twelve sailing dates from May to October 2022. There are also 9 dates aboard the Explorer of the Seas sailing this itinerary.
7 night Greece and Croatia Cruise departs from Venice (Ravenna), Italy onboard the Brilliance of the Seas and sails to Dubrovnik, Croatia | Mykonos, Greece | Santorini, Greece and Split, Croatia. Eleven sailing dates from May to October 2022.
7-night Greece and Turkey Cruise DEPARTS FROM: Limassol. DESTINATION: At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Istanbul, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Limassol, Mykonos, Rhodes, Skiathos, Greek Isle, Thessaloniki. CRUISE SHIP: Royal Caribbean International® Rhapsody of the Seas
Viking Cruises
Viking Cruises Inclusive Value: One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call. Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary). Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge. 24-hour room service. Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner. 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water. Access to top-rated spa & state-of-the-art fitness center. Self-service launderettes. Port taxes & fees
10 night Greek Odyssey voyage departs from Athens, voyage to important sites of antiquity. Visit Athens, the “birthplace of democracy,” and Crete, home of the mysterious Minoan civilization. Admire whitewashed buildings with azure domes in Santorini and walk the streets of Rhodes to the imposing Palace of the Grand Masters. You will also call on Volos, Ephesus and Nafplio during your cruise through several millennia of culture and history. On Greek Odyssey your Viking Resident Historian is delivering the following iconic lectures: – Greek Civilization – Ottoman Empire – Islands in History. Prices from $3799 per person
14 night Ancient Adriatic Treasures voyage departs from Venice and ends in Istanbul. Discover Adriatic and Aegean treasures on this journey that combines Venice, the Adriatic & Greece and Ancient Mediterranean Treasures. Begin with an overnight amid Venice’s iconic canals, then call on the magnificent walled city of Dubrovnik. Walk through Kotor’s medieval streets, marvel at Olympia’s ancient ruins and overnight in historic Athens. Explore Troy’s archaeological marvels, a UNESCO Site, before ending with two days in intriguing Istanbul. On Ancient Adriatic Treasures your Viking Resident Historian is delivering the following iconic lectures: The Venetian Republic – Greek Civilization – Ottoman Empire – The Bayeux Tapestry. Prices from $6998 per person
14 night Ancient Mediterranean Antiquities voyage departs from Istanbul and ends in Rome. Travel back in time on this enriching cruise through the legendary ports of three fascinating countries that combines Ancient Mediterranean Treasures and Journey to Antiquities. Begin with an overnight stay in Istanbul, where East meets West along the Bosphorus Strait. Marvel at the well-preserved ruins of ancient Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy two nights in iconic Athens. Your journey concludes amid the cultural splendor of southern Italy. 9 guided tours. Prices from $4998 per person
7-night Ancient Mediterranean Treasures Cruise voyage departs from Istanbul aboard the Viking Sky. Witness the origin of civilization as you cruise the fabled Aegean Sea. Spend two days in majestic Istanbul, with its Byzantine treasures and intriguing blend of Eastern and Western influences. Travel to the ruins of Troy, long steeped in myth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See historic sites in Ephesus and marvel at the gorgeous islands of Rhodes and Crete. Discover the architectural gems of ancient Athens during an overnight stay. Prices from $2599 per person
There are many more Viking Cruises to Greece available
Celebrity Cruises – Greek Island Cruises
7-night Greek Isles Cruise in 2023
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Athens (Piraeus), Hydra, Greek Isle, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini, Thessaloniki. CRUISE SHIP: Celebrity Cruises® Celebrity Infinity
7-night Greece and Croatia Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Dubrovnik, Kotor, Mykonos, Ravenna (Porto Corsini), Split, Zante (Zakynthos), Greece. CRUISE SHIP: Celebrity Cruises® Celebrity Infinity
7-night Greece, Turkey, and Croatia Cruise in 2023
DEPARTS FROM: Ravenna (Porto Corsini). DESTINATION: At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Dubrovnik, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Nafplion (Nauplia), Ravenna (Porto Corsini), Rhodes, Santorini. CRUISE SHIP: Celebrity Cruises® Celebrity Infinity
Holland America Cruises
7-night Greek Enchantment Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Trieste. DESTINATION: At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Korcula, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Rhodes, Santorini, Split, Trieste. CRUISE SHIP: Holland America Line Oosterdam
7-night Greek Enchantment Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Venice. DESTINATION: At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Korcula, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Rhodes, Santorini, Split, Venice. CRUISE SHIP: Holland America Line Oosterdam
7-night Aegean Sunsets Cruise in 2022 & 2023
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Dardanelles, Istanbul, Katakolon, Mykonos, Soudha Bay (Chania), Trieste, Venice. CRUISE SHIP: Holland America Line Oosterdam
Azamara Cruises
7-night Greece Intensive Voyage
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Agios Nikolaos, Athens (Piraeus), Heraklion, Kos, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Santorini, Tinos. CRUISE SHIP: Azamara® Azamara Quest
8-night Greece Intensive Voyage
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Cephalonia (Argostoli), Chania, Corfu, Gythion, Heraklion, Hvar, Istanbul, Kotor, Patmos, Rhodes, Santorini, Venice. CRUISE SHIP: Azamara® Azamara Onward
Lindblad Expeditions
7-night Sailing the Greek Isles Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens. DESTINATION: Athens (Piraeus), Amorgos, Greek Isle, At Sea, Athens, Cyclades, Delos, Pyrgos, Santorini, Sifnos, Tinos. CRUISE SHIP: Lindblad Expeditions Sea Cloud
Norwegian Cruise Line – Greek Island Cruises
7-night Greek Isles Round-trip Venice – Santorini, Mykonos, and Croatia Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Trieste. DESTINATION: At Sea, Bar, Cephalonia (Argostoli), Corfu, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini, Trieste, Zadar. CRUISE SHIP: Norwegian Cruise Line® Norwegian Gem
7-night Greek Isles Roundtrip Trieste – Santorini, Mykonos, and Croatia Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Trieste. DESTINATION: At Sea, Cephalonia (Argostoli), Corfu, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini, Trieste. CRUISE SHIP: Norwegian Cruise Line® Norwegian Gem
7-night Greek Isles Round-trip Athens – Santorini, Patmos, and Israel Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Ashdod, At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Haifa, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Limassol, Patmos, Santorini. CRUISE SHIP: Norwegian Cruise Line® Norwegian Jade
7-night Greek Isles Round-trip Athens – Santorini, Mykonos, and Istanbul Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Athens (Piraeus), Istanbul, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini, Volos (Meteora). CRUISE SHIP: Norwegian Cruise Line® Norwegian Jade
7-night Greek Isles Round-trip Athens – Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Athens (Piraeus), Bodrum, Cephalonia (Argostoli), Corfu, Heraklion, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Paros, Greek Isle, Patmos, Rhodes, Santorini. CRUISE SHIP: Norwegian Cruise Line® Norwegian Jade
7-night Greek Isles Round-trip Venice – Santorini, Mykonos, and Croatia Cruise in 2024
DEPARTS FROM: Trieste. DESTINATION: At Sea, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Mykonos, Santorini, Trieste. CRUISE SHIP: Norwegian Cruise Line® Norwegian Pearl
Oceania Cruises – Luxury
7-night Greek Isles and Turquoise Coast Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Istanbul. DESTINATION: Athens (Piraeus), Bodrum, Cesme, Istanbul, Myrina, Rhodes, Santorini, Spetses. CRUISE SHIP: Seabourn Encore
Ponant Cruises – Luxury Greek Island Cruises
7-night Music in Autumnal Greece Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Athens (Piraeus), Delos, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Nafplion (Nauplia), Patmos, Rhodes, Santorini. CRUISE SHIP: Ponant Cruises Le Bougainville
7-night Splendors of the Western Mediterranean Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Valletta. DESTINATION: Athens (Piraeus), Catania, Corinth Canal, Hydra, Greek Isle, Itea, Katakolon, Nafplion (Nauplia), Taormina (Giardini Naxos), Valletta. CRUISE SHIP: Ponant Cruises Le Bougainville
7-night At the Heart of the Greek Islands Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Amorgos, Greek Isle, Athens (Piraeus), Delos, Folegandros, Hydra, Greek Isle, Mykonos, Patmos, Santorini, Symi (Simi Island). CRUISE SHIP: Ponant Cruises Le Lyrial
7-night Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean with Smithsonian Journeys Cruise in 2023
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Amorgos, Greek Isle, Athens (Piraeus), Delos, Mykonos, Nafplion (Nauplia), Patmos, Rhodes, Santorini. CRUISE SHIP: Ponant Cruises Le Champlain
7-night At the Heart of the Greek Islands Cruise in 2022 & 2023
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Amorgos, Greek Isle, Athens (Piraeus), Delos, Folegandros, Hydra, Greek Isle, Mykonos, Patmos, Santorini, Symi (Simi Island). CRUISE SHIP: Ponant Cruises Le Jacques Cartier
Princess Cruises
7-night Mediterranean with Greek Isles and Turkey Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Rome (Civitavecchia). DESTINATION: At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Heraklion, Istanbul, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia). CRUISE SHIP: Princess Cruises® Enchanted Princess®
Regent Cruises – Luxury
6-night Greek Isles Cruise DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Athens (Piraeus), Heraklion, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini . CRUISE SHIP: Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Seven Seas Voyager®
7-night Grecian Wanderlust Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Athens (Piraeus), Cephalonia (Argostoli), Chania, Crotone, Messina, Sicily, Mykonos, Salerno, Valletta. CRUISE SHIP: Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Seven Seas Explorer®
Seabourn Cruises – Luxury
7-night Greek Isles and Turquoise Coast Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Istanbul. DESTINATION: Athens (Piraeus), Bodrum, Cesme, Istanbul, Myrina, Rhodes, Santorini, Spetses. CRUISE SHIP: Seabourn Encore
7-night Aegean Allure Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Agios Nikolaos, Athens (Piraeus), Bozcaada (Tenedos), Istanbul, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Skiathos, Greek Isle, Skopelos Island, Spetses. CRUISE SHIP: Seabourn Encore
7-night Eastern Mediterranean & Aegean Gems Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Haifa. DESTINATION: Antalya, Athens (Piraeus), Haifa, Kos, Limassol, Marmaris, Mykonos, Naousa. CRUISE SHIP: Seabourn Encore
7-night Classic Greek Isles and Ephesus Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Agios Nikolaos, Athens (Piraeus), Bozcaada (Tenedos), Istanbul, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Patmos, Skiathos, Greek Isle. CRUISE SHIP: Seabourn Encore
7-night Greece & Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Athens (Piraeus), Bodrum, Ermoupolis Syros, Fethiye, Haifa, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Livadi, Paphos, Patmos, Rhodes. CRUISE SHIP: Seabourn Seabourn Encore
SeaDream Yacht Club Cruises – Luxury
Offers several Greek Cruise itineraries
7-night Mediterranean Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Valletta. DESTINATION: Aegina, At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Corinth Canal, Fiskardho, Hydra, Greek Isle, Itea, Monemvasia, Nafplion (Nauplia), Porto Empedocle, Santa Maria Di Leuca, Sifnos, Taormina (Giardini Naxos), Valletta. CRUISE SHIP: SeaDream Yacht Club SeaDream II
7-night Greek Isles Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Agios Nikolaos, Athens (Piraeus), Hydra, Greek Isle, Icaria, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Milos, Monemvasia, Mykonos, Patmos, Santorini, Sifnos, Skiathos, Greek Isle, Skopelos Island. CRUISE SHIP: SeaDream Yacht Club SeaDream I
SilverSea Cruises – Luxury
7-night Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Agios Nikolaos, Athens (Piraeus), Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Nafplion (Nauplia), Patmos, Rhodes, Santorini, Soudha Bay (Chania). CRUISE SHIP: Silversea Cruises Silver Spirit
7-night Greek Isles Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Athens (Piraeus), Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mykonos, Nafplion (Nauplia), Patmos, Rhodes, Santorini, Soudha Bay (Chania). CRUISE SHIP: Silversea Cruises Silver Spirit
Star Clippers – Luxury
7-night Northern Cyclades Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Amorgos, Greek Isle, At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Kusadasi (Ephesus), Mycale Strait, Mykonos, Patmos, Spetses. CRUISE SHIP: Star Clippers Star Flyer
7-night Sporades Highlights Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Dikili, Myrina, Poros, Skiathos, Greek Isle, Skopelos Island. CRUISE SHIP: Star Clippers Star Flyer
7-night Delightful Dervishes Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Bozcaada (Tenedos), Chios, Greece, Dikili, Istanbul, Mykonos, Patmos. CRUISE SHIP: Star Clippers Star Flyer
7-night Southern Cyclades Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Bodrum, Dalyan River, Hydra, Greek Isle, Rhodes, Santorini. CRUISE SHIP: Star Clippers Star Flyer
The Moorings – Luxury
7-nights Athens Zea Yacht Charter
DEPARTS FROM: Poros. DESTINATION: Cape Sounion, Hydra, Greek Isle, Kea, Kythnos, Greece, Marina Zea, Poros. CRUISE SHIP: The Moorings Power Yacht: Moorings 434 PC – 4 Cabin Catamaran
Virgin Voyages
7-night Greek Island Glow Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: At Sea, Athens (Piraeus), Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini, Soudha Bay (Chania). CRUISE SHIP: Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady
Windstar – Luxury
7-night Treasures of the Greek Isles Cruise
DEPARTS FROM: Athens (Piraeus). DESTINATION: Agios Nikolaos, Athens (Piraeus), Ermoupolis Syros, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Monemvasia, Mykonos, Nafplion (Nauplia), Naxos, Patmos, Santorini. CRUISE SHIP: Windstar Cruises Wind Star
