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Greek Islands Cruises including Corfu, Rhodes, Symi, Santorini, Mykonos, Kos, Patmos, Kefalonia and Zakynthos - also Turkey

We offer different cruise options around the Greek Islands.

Classic cruises on intimate ships

We offer a distinctive experience on cruise ship alternatives to the larger liners - at extremely reasonable prices. Flights to Greece are not included, so guests may take advantage of the cheap flights available. Alternatively, we can organise flights.

Classic cruises

Splendours of Greece and Turkey
A 7-night destination-packed cruise on the 960-passenger MS Cristal including an overnight stay in Istanbul and visits to Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Crete, Patmos, and Ephesus. Weekly departures between April and October. In 2010 fortnghtly departures alternate with the Three Continents Cruise visiting Istanbul, Israel, Egypt, Mykonos and Crete.

Jewels of the Mediterranean
11-day Med value cruise on the 750-passenger MS Orient Queen visiting famous cities, idyllic islands and historic sites. Greek islands include Mykonos, Santorini, Patmos, plus Athens, Kusadasi in Turkey, Naples, Genoa, Sicily. Weekly departures between April and October from Marseilles in France. 2010 itinerary on MS Coral features a cruise through the amazing Corinth Canal.
Egypt and Ancient Mediterranean
13-day great value Med cruise on MS Louis Spirit visiting 9 ports including the southern Mediterranean ports of Alexandria and Port Said in Eqypt, Malta, Crete, Cyprus, plus Naples and Genoa. Departures from Marseilles in November.

Luxury Cruises

There 6* cruises combine superb relaxation and excellent facilities with high levels of service and cuisine.

Luxury cruises

Hellenic Escapade
8-day cruise on the luxury ship Crystal Serenity, with one of the highest space-per-guest ratios at sea. Visit Mykonos, Kusadasi for Ephesus, Corfu, Split in Croatia, Venice with overnight on ship. Regular departures in Summer 2010.Superb prices and onboard credit!
Lands of Myths and Fables
A 10-night luxury cruise from Athens to Venice on board Seven Seas Voyager visiting Delos, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Santorini, Zakynthos, Corfu, Kotor and Dubrovnik

 

Cruising in style on megayachts and motor sailers

These three cruises on smaller vessels which provide a balance between conventional cruising and private yachting. Harmony V and G are sleek modern motor yachts and MS Galileo is a modern, well equipped yet traditionally styled motor sailer.

On these cruises you will discover the wonders of Classical Greece, rich in history and culture, visiting new new ports of call and hidden coves every day.

Megayacht and motor sailer cruises

The Classic Greece Cruise
An 8-day cruise on the megayacht Harmony V or Harmony G from Athens to Mykonos, Santorini and Crete with many optional tours and excursions. Weekly departures from April to October
Special offer price on 4,25 June departures - Now from £1195pp

The Aegean Odyssey Cruise
An 8-day cruise of the Aegean Islands onboard Megayacht Harmony G. Visit Delos,
Kusadasi-Turkey, Patmos, Santorini, Folegandros, Mykonos, Kea. Weekly departures from April to October
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Special offer price on select departure dates - Now from £1195pp

Jewels of the Cyclades
An 8-day cruise of the Aegean Islands onboard Motor Sailer Galileo. Visit Poros, Poliegos, Folegandros, Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos, Kea, Sounion. Weekly departures from April to October.

Corfu beach scene

Santorini - the famous Greek island view

Symi

Corfu

Mykonos

Typical Greek Island scene

Rhodes


Large ship cruises

For cruises on larger ships from the major cruise lines, please see our Cruises Online website.

Casual cruises

As an alternative, our gulet cruises from Turkey visit a number of Greek islands.

Greek Island Highlights

The following are some of the places that may be visited - please see detailed cruise itineraries

In Athens visit the Acropolis, the Dyonisos Theatre, the Agora and much more! Its harbour of Piraeus south of the city is the base for ferries and the Cycladic Pearls cruise.

Mykonos is one of the most cosmopolitan of the Greek islands, perfectly preserved around its harbour.

The volcanic island of Santorini, with its houses perched on the cliffs, is the scene of many postcards and views of Greece.

The island of Rhodes has a unique walled old town set around its harbour, and along the coast is Lindos with its acropolis overlooking the village.

Symi is set around a superb natural harbour with classical style houses under a barren rocky hillside.

The Ionian island of Corfu is famous for its beaches and landscapes and offers a blend of Italian and Greek cultural heritage with stunning classical architecture.

The harbour of Kos is guarded by its castle, and nearby Kalymnos is famous for its sponge fishing heritage.

Kefalonia has spectacular scenery, and is the setting for the novel and film Captain Corelli’s Mandolin.

The smaller island of Ithaka is famous as the setting for Homer’s Odyssey.

 

Whichever cruise you choose you can be sure that you will experience the true character and atmosphere of Greece.

Blue Water Holidays, Bridge House, Brook Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1PP - 01756 706543
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