This cruise focuses on authentic, off-the-beaten-path islands in the Cyclades and Dodecanese, emphasizing local culture, swimming, and a more relaxed, genuine Greek island experience.
Why You’ll Love This Cruise
This is the Greece most visitors never reach — the quiet islands of the Cyclades and Dodecanese where harbors are small, tavernas are family-run, and the pace belongs to another era. The 49-guest M/S Panorama is precisely the right ship for it.
Included half-day excursions on Amorgos and Patmos anchor the week, house wine and beer accompany lunch and dinner, and Friday sailings run on limited dates from May to September. For second-time visitors to Greece, this is the one.
Overview
This cruise focuses on authentic, off-the-beaten-path islands in the Cyclades and Dodecanese, emphasizing local culture, swimming, and a more relaxed, genuine Greek island experience.
Vessel: M/S Panorama (24 cabins, 49 passengers) – Motor Sailer · Route: Round trip Athens (Marina Zeas) to Athens (Marina Zeas)
| CATEGORY | PANORAMA |
|---|---|
| CAT C | €3,190 |
| CAT B | €3,850 |
| CAT A | €4,390 |
Highlights
- Cape Sounion
- Ikaria
- Patmos
- Lipsi
- Kalymnos
- Amorgos
- Koufonisia
- Iraklia
- Serifos
Athens (Marina Zeas) → Cape Sounion Embarkation 14:00–15:00. Sunset cocktails & welcome dinner al fresco under the Temple of Poseidon. Overnight at sea to Ikaria.
Ikaria Morning swim at Seychelles Beach. BBQ lunch on board. Arrival in Ikaria. Optional tour of authentic villages or hike + thermal springs. Overnight in Ikaria.
Patmos – Lipsi Morning visit to Patmos (UNESCO sites: Grotto & Monastery of St. John, Chora). Afternoon sailing to Lipsi. Swim stop + local wine treat on board. Overnight in Lipsi.
Kalymnos Morning swim stop. Arrival in Kalymnos. Optional tour on sponge diving tradition. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Kalymnos.
Amorgos Swim stop at Egiali Beach + BBQ lunch. Afternoon in Amorgos (“The Big Blue” island). Optional visit to Chozoviotissa Monastery + local raki tasting. Overnight in Katapola.
Amorgos – Koufonisia – Iraklia Optional morning monastery visit. Swim + kayaks/SUP in Koufonisia. Afternoon in tiny Iraklia (hidden gem of the Small Cyclades). Overnight in Iraklia.
Serifos Morning arrival in Serifos. Optional guided tour of Chora. Free time + lunch ashore. Early afternoon sail back. Farewell dinner on board. Overnight in Marina Zeas.
Athens (Marina Zeas) Disembarkation 08:30 – 09:00 am after breakfast.
Cost Includes
- Accommodation in air-conditioned cabins with private bathroom
- Half Board + enhanced beverages
- Buffet breakfast + 1 main meal daily
- Welcome Cocktail, Greek Night, BBQ (weather permitting), Captain’s Dinner
- Filter coffee, tea & mineral water all day
- Complimentary House Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks with lunch & dinner
- Local delicacies treat on board
- Select Shore Excursions included (Amorgos half-day walking tour & Patmos half-day tour)
- English-speaking Cruise Escort
- Snorkeling equipment, beach towels, kayaks & SUP boards (subject to availability)
Cost Excludes
- Other beverages beyond those specified
- Additional shore excursions
- Wi-Fi (extra charge)
- Gratuities (approx. €13-15 per person per day)
- Personal expenses
- Port Charges: €330 per person
- Single Supplement: 50% in Cat C & B | 75% in Cat A
- 3rd Person Discount: 30% in Cat B
Departure Dates
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Available Available PackagesFridayMay 7, 2027FridayMay 14, 2027€3190Available
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Available Available PackagesFridayMay 21, 2027FridayMay 28, 2027€3190Available
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Available Available PackagesFridayMay 28, 2027FridayJune 4, 2027€3190Available
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Available Available PackagesFridayJune 4, 2027FridayJune 11, 2027€3190Available
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Available Available PackagesFridayJune 18, 2027FridayJune 25, 2027€3190Available
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Available Available PackagesFridayJune 25, 2027FridayJuly 2, 2027€3190Available
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Available Available PackagesFridayJuly 9, 2027FridayJuly 16, 2027€3190Available
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Available Available PackagesFridayJuly 16, 2027FridayJuly 23, 2027€3190Available
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Available Available PackagesFridayJuly 23, 2027FridayJuly 30, 2027€3190Available
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Available Available PackagesFridayAugust 6, 2027FridayAugust 13, 2027€3190Available
Frequently Asked Questions
8 days / 7 nights. Departures: Limited Friday sailings in May, June, July & September 2026.
Round trip Athens (Marina Zeas) to Athens (Marina Zeas).
Accommodation in air-conditioned cabins with private bathroom; Half Board + enhanced beverages; Buffet breakfast + 1 main meal daily; Welcome Cocktail, Greek Night, BBQ (weather permitting), Captain’s Dinner; Filter coffee, tea & mineral water all day; Complimentary House Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks with lunch & dinner.
Port Charges: €330 per person; Single Supplement: 50% in Cat C & B | 75% in Cat A; 3rd Person Discount: 30% in Cat B; Other beverages beyond those specified; Additional shore excursions; Wi-Fi (extra charge).
Children Policy (5-17 years) and Family Offers available..
