Unexplored Greece: Aegean Islands Small Ship Cruise

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£2775 GBP pp

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Highlights

  • Patmos: A touch of the Divine - The Cave of the Apocalypse, this sacred, candlelit grotto is believed to be the spot where St John the Divine received his visions from Christ and transcribed the Book of Revelation, the last chapter of the Christian Bible. Exiled on Patmos in 95 AD, he preached to, baptised and prayed with the island’s inhabitants. Eventually, Patmos came to be considered sacred and the cave became the focal point of a significant religious pilgrimage.
  • Kalymnos, the island of the sea-sponge harvesters - The fourth largest island of the Dodecanese Group is widely known as an international sponge-harvesting trade center. After WW II, Kalymnos remained the only Greek island engaged in the sea sponge-harvesting activity, supplying Syros, Nafplio and Constantinople and travelled as far as Odessa, St Petersburg, Moscow, Trieste and the Middle East.
  • Longevity Secrets of Ikaria - Ikaria is an island-phenomenon unlike anywhere else in Greece or in the world. People here live much longer than the population on other islands and mainland. Enjoy a cooking class with fresh local produce and discover the Ikarian diet: Vegetables from the garden, legumes and greens, and plenty of olive oil. On the Greek island of Ikaria, life is sweet… and very, very long.

Highlights

  • Patmos: A touch of the Divine - The Cave of the Apocalypse, this sacred, candlelit grotto is believed to be the spot where St John the Divine received his visions from Christ and transcribed the Book of Revelation, the last chapter of the Christian Bible. Exiled on Patmos in 95 AD, he preached to, baptised and prayed with the island’s inhabitants. Eventually, Patmos came to be considered sacred and the cave became the focal point of a significant religious pilgrimage.
  • Kalymnos, the island of the sea-sponge harvesters - The fourth largest island of the Dodecanese Group is widely known as an international sponge-harvesting trade center. After WW II, Kalymnos remained the only Greek island engaged in the sea sponge-harvesting activity, supplying Syros, Nafplio and Constantinople and travelled as far as Odessa, St Petersburg, Moscow, Trieste and the Middle East.
  • Longevity Secrets of Ikaria - Ikaria is an island-phenomenon unlike anywhere else in Greece or in the world. People here live much longer than the population on other islands and mainland. Enjoy a cooking class with fresh local produce and discover the Ikarian diet: Vegetables from the garden, legumes and greens, and plenty of olive oil. On the Greek island of Ikaria, life is sweet… and very, very long.
Capacity: 49, Types: Small Ship CruiseYacht
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Let us show you our home, off-the-beaten path. These 10 stunning island destinations offer a more nourishing side of Greece, a taste of true Greek culture. These are places where people take pride in offering hospitality – in line with the ancient custom of filoxenia, love of strangers – and where things are done with meraki, love and soul. A cruise voyage unraveling the most authentic Cycladic and Dodecanese islands of Greece. Discover unknown gems with rich history, incomparable light, translucent water, and heavenly beaches.

  • Patmos: A touch of the Divine - The Cave of the Apocalypse, this sacred, candlelit grotto is believed to be the spot where St John the Divine received his visions from Christ and transcribed the Book of Revelation, the last chapter of the Christian Bible. Exiled on Patmos in 95 AD, he preached to, baptised and prayed with the island’s inhabitants. Eventually, Patmos came to be considered sacred and the cave became the focal point of a significant religious pilgrimage.
  • Kalymnos, the island of the sea-sponge harvesters - The fourth largest island of the Dodecanese Group is widely known as an international sponge-harvesting trade center. After WW II, Kalymnos remained the only Greek island engaged in the sea sponge-harvesting activity, supplying Syros, Nafplio and Constantinople and travelled as far as Odessa, St Petersburg, Moscow, Trieste and the Middle East.
  • Longevity Secrets of Ikaria - Ikaria is an island-phenomenon unlike anywhere else in Greece or in the world. People here live much longer than the population on other islands and mainland. Enjoy a cooking class with fresh local produce and discover the Ikarian diet: Vegetables from the garden, legumes and greens, and plenty of olive oil. On the Greek island of Ikaria, life is sweet… and very, very long.

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07 May, 2027 to 14 May, 2027 on Panorama
Prices

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Category C
£2775 GBP pp
Category C
LOWER DECK - 1 DOUBLE OR 2 LOWER BEDS The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category B
£3355 GBP pp
Category B
LOWER DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS. The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
Category A
£3819 GBP pp
Category A
UPPER DECK OR MAIN DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS OR 1 DOUBLE BED CABIN. The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
21 May, 2027 to 28 May, 2027 on Panorama
Prices

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Category C
£2775 GBP pp
Category C
LOWER DECK - 1 DOUBLE OR 2 LOWER BEDS The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category B
£3355 GBP pp
Category B
LOWER DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS. The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
Category A
£3819 GBP pp
Category A
UPPER DECK OR MAIN DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS OR 1 DOUBLE BED CABIN. The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
28 May, 2027 to 04 June, 2027 on Panorama
Prices

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Category C
£2775 GBP pp
Category C
LOWER DECK - 1 DOUBLE OR 2 LOWER BEDS The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category B
£3355 GBP pp
Category B
LOWER DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS. The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
Category A
£3819 GBP pp
Category A
UPPER DECK OR MAIN DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS OR 1 DOUBLE BED CABIN. The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
18 June, 2027 to 25 June, 2027 on Panorama
Prices

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Category C
£2775 GBP pp
Category C
LOWER DECK - 1 DOUBLE OR 2 LOWER BEDS The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category B
£3355 GBP pp
Category B
LOWER DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS. The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
Category A
£3819 GBP pp
Category A
UPPER DECK OR MAIN DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS OR 1 DOUBLE BED CABIN. The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
25 June, 2027 to 02 July, 2027 on Panorama
Prices

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Category C
£2775 GBP pp
Category C
LOWER DECK - 1 DOUBLE OR 2 LOWER BEDS The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category B
£3355 GBP pp
Category B
LOWER DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS. The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
Category A
£3819 GBP pp
Category A
UPPER DECK OR MAIN DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS OR 1 DOUBLE BED CABIN. The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
09 July, 2027 to 16 July, 2027 on Panorama
Prices

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Category C
£2775 GBP pp
Category C
LOWER DECK - 1 DOUBLE OR 2 LOWER BEDS The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category B
£3355 GBP pp
Category B
LOWER DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS. The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
Category A
£3819 GBP pp
Category A
UPPER DECK OR MAIN DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS OR 1 DOUBLE BED CABIN. The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
16 July, 2027 to 23 July, 2027 on Panorama
Prices

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Category C
£2775 GBP pp
Category C
LOWER DECK - 1 DOUBLE OR 2 LOWER BEDS The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category B
£3355 GBP pp
Category B
LOWER DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS. The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
Category A
£3819 GBP pp
Category A
UPPER DECK OR MAIN DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS OR 1 DOUBLE BED CABIN. The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
23 July, 2027 to 30 July, 2027 on Panorama
Prices

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Category C
£2775 GBP pp
Category C
LOWER DECK - 1 DOUBLE OR 2 LOWER BEDS The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category B
£3355 GBP pp
Category B
LOWER DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS. The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
Category A
£3819 GBP pp
Category A
UPPER DECK OR MAIN DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS OR 1 DOUBLE BED CABIN. The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
06 August, 2027 to 13 August, 2027 on Panorama
Prices

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Category C
£2775 GBP pp
Category C
LOWER DECK - 1 DOUBLE OR 2 LOWER BEDS The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category B
£3355 GBP pp
Category B
LOWER DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS. The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
Category A
£3819 GBP pp
Category A
UPPER DECK OR MAIN DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS OR 1 DOUBLE BED CABIN. The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
13 August, 2027 to 20 August, 2027 on Panorama
Prices

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Category C
£2775 GBP pp
Category C
LOWER DECK - 1 DOUBLE OR 2 LOWER BEDS The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category B
£3355 GBP pp
Category B
LOWER DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS. The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
Category A
£3819 GBP pp
Category A
UPPER DECK OR MAIN DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS OR 1 DOUBLE BED CABIN. The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
20 August, 2027 to 27 August, 2027 on Panorama
Prices

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Category C
£2775 GBP pp
Category C
LOWER DECK - 1 DOUBLE OR 2 LOWER BEDS The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category B
£3355 GBP pp
Category B
LOWER DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS. The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
Category A
£3819 GBP pp
Category A
UPPER DECK OR MAIN DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS OR 1 DOUBLE BED CABIN. The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
03 September, 2027 to 10 September, 2027 on Panorama
Prices

Prices quoted here are often dependent on currency fluctuations. Please check with (01432 507450 or info@small-cruise-ships.com) for the very latest price, which may well be cheaper than the one advertised here.

Category C
£2775 GBP pp
Category C
LOWER DECK - 1 DOUBLE OR 2 LOWER BEDS The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category B
£3355 GBP pp
Category B
LOWER DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS. The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
Category A
£3819 GBP pp
Category A
UPPER DECK OR MAIN DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS OR 1 DOUBLE BED CABIN. The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
17 September, 2027 to 24 September, 2027 on Panorama
Prices

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Category C
£2775 GBP pp
Category C
LOWER DECK - 1 DOUBLE OR 2 LOWER BEDS The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category B
£3355 GBP pp
Category B
LOWER DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS. The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
Category A
£3819 GBP pp
Category A
UPPER DECK OR MAIN DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS OR 1 DOUBLE BED CABIN. The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
24 September, 2027 to 01 October, 2027 on Panorama
Prices

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Category C
£2775 GBP pp
Category C
LOWER DECK - 1 DOUBLE OR 2 LOWER BEDS The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category B
£3355 GBP pp
Category B
LOWER DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS. The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
Category A
£3819 GBP pp
Category A
UPPER DECK OR MAIN DECK - 2 LOWER BEDS OR 1 DOUBLE BED CABIN. The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble or corian.
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Day 1 | Friday ATHENS, MARINA ZEAS (PIRAEUS) - CAPE SOUNION

Athens (2pm - 3pm) - Cape Sounion All aboard! Our exploration begins as we head from Athens to Cape Sounion. As the sun sets on our first day of adventure, enjoy an al fresco, get-to-know-each-other dinner under the ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion. As night falls, we start our sail to Ikaria. Overnight at sea.

Day 2 | Saturday IKARIA

Wake up in paradise: aka Seychelles Beach, Ikaria. Surrounded by craggy rocks, the beach is best accessed by boat (luckily you’ve chosen to cruise with Variety!) Enjoy your first of many swim stops before we sail onwards to Ikaria’s quaint port. Join our optional tour of Hiking in the wildlife, take a dip in thermal spas, or visit an ancient village. You’ll soon realize this is an island like no other! Fun fact: locals here live an average of 10 years longer than elsewhere in Greece. Overnight in Ikaria.

Day 3 | Sunday PATMOS - LIPSI

Today we’ll voyage from Ikaria to Patmos to Lipsi. Patmos is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is often considered divine. As we sail onwards to Lipsi, enjoy lunch al fresco before diving into the glittering sea. We also invite you to join our on board tasting of Lipsi’s famous wine, Aposperiti. This elusive bottle is produced only on the island. You can thank your lucky grapes - and us! - later. Evening at leisure, overnight in Lipsi.

Day 4 | Monday KALYMNOS

Early morning sail to Kalymnos, but not without a swim stop on our way. Simple, authentic and packed to the shores with hiking routes, Kalymnos is a utopia for modern adventurers. It’s also home to the famous Greek sponge divers. Join us to our optional tour and meet the locals who harvest them, and learn all about the process from reef to market. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure; relax with a coffee, hike one of the famous island trails or - and we recommend this one - visit the stunning Esperidon fjord. Overnight in Kalymnos.

Day 5 | Tuesday LEVITHA - AMORGOS

From the Dodacanese to the Cyclades. Destination Amorgos, with a stop at Levitha island. The grand total of people living on Levitha is four. Yes, you read that right. The dedicated family raise animals and run a restaurant for visiting yachts - dine on their freshly-grilled fish. Trust us, you won’t regret it. In the afternoon, we sail onwards to Amorgo where Luc Besson’s movie, Big Blue, was shot. The island will transport you to the past with its authentic, laid-back villages. Evening at leisure in the mediaeval capital, overnight in Amorgos.

Day 6 | Wednesday AMORGOS - KOUFONISSIA - IRAKLIA

Before we set sail today, we’ll stop for an optional tour at Panagia Chozoviotissa - a monastery carved into the dramatic sea-facing cliffs and bursting with significant ancient heirlooms. Then on to Koufonisia, a playground for water-lovers packed with caves and rock pools accessible only by boat. Jump off deck and snorkel, kayak or paddle board to explore them. Our afternoon cruise passes scenic Schinoussa to reach the tiny island of Iraklia, protected by Natura 2000 and offering incredible mountainous footpaths. Take a walk along them for awe-inspiring views. Enjoy laid-back Greek island life at leisure this evening. Overnight in port.

Day 7 | Thursday SERIFOS

It’s the penultimate day, but it’s one to remember. We sail to the captivating island of Serifos, a hidden gem in the Cyclades. Take part in our optional tour, guided by our expert local guide, to explore the charming Chora, the island’s castle-village, which offers stunning views of the Aegean Sea. Enjoy some free time to wander its picturesque streets and savor a leisurely lunch ashore. This evening, we’ll enjoy our farewell dinner, a perfect opportunity to reflect on and reminisce about the hidden gems of Greece. In the early afternoon, we set sail back to Athens.

Day 8 | Friday ATHENS - MARINA ZEAS (PIRAEUS)

Athens, Greece (8.30-9am) Breakfast, disembarkation, and a chance to swap contact details with your fellow explorers, who we’re sure have become friends. With new islands explored, where to next? 

Please note:

Itineraries are subject to change. 

Day 1 | Friday ATHENS, MARINA ZEAS (PIRAEUS) - CAPE SOUNION

Athens (2pm - 3pm) - Cape Sounion All aboard! Our exploration begins as we head from Athens to Cape Sounion. As the sun sets on our first day of adventure, enjoy an al fresco, get-to-know-each-other dinner under the ancient Greek Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion. As night falls, we start our sail to Ikaria. Overnight at sea.

Day 2 | Saturday IKARIA

Wake up in paradise: aka Seychelles Beach, Ikaria. Surrounded by craggy rocks, the beach is best accessed by boat (luckily you’ve chosen to cruise with Variety!) Enjoy your first of many swim stops before we sail onwards to Ikaria’s quaint port. Join our optional tour of Hiking in the wildlife, take a dip in thermal spas, or visit an ancient village. You’ll soon realize this is an island like no other! Fun fact: locals here live an average of 10 years longer than elsewhere in Greece. Overnight in Ikaria.

Day 3 | Sunday PATMOS - LIPSI

Today we’ll voyage from Ikaria to Patmos to Lipsi. Patmos is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is often considered divine. As we sail onwards to Lipsi, enjoy lunch al fresco before diving into the glittering sea. We also invite you to join our on board tasting of Lipsi’s famous wine, Aposperiti. This elusive bottle is produced only on the island. You can thank your lucky grapes - and us! - later. Evening at leisure, overnight in Lipsi.

Day 4 | Monday KALYMNOS

Early morning sail to Kalymnos, but not without a swim stop on our way. Simple, authentic and packed to the shores with hiking routes, Kalymnos is a utopia for modern adventurers. It’s also home to the famous Greek sponge divers. Join us to our optional tour and meet the locals who harvest them, and learn all about the process from reef to market. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure; relax with a coffee, hike one of the famous island trails or - and we recommend this one - visit the stunning Esperidon fjord. Overnight in Kalymnos.

Day 5 | Tuesday LEVITHA - AMORGOS

From the Dodacanese to the Cyclades. Destination Amorgos, with a stop at Levitha island. The grand total of people living on Levitha is four. Yes, you read that right. The dedicated family raise animals and run a restaurant for visiting yachts - dine on their freshly-grilled fish. Trust us, you won’t regret it. In the afternoon, we sail onwards to Amorgo where Luc Besson’s movie, Big Blue, was shot. The island will transport you to the past with its authentic, laid-back villages. Evening at leisure in the mediaeval capital, overnight in Amorgos.

Day 6 | Wednesday AMORGOS - KOUFONISSIA - IRAKLIA

Before we set sail today, we’ll stop for an optional tour at Panagia Chozoviotissa - a monastery carved into the dramatic sea-facing cliffs and bursting with significant ancient heirlooms. Then on to Koufonisia, a playground for water-lovers packed with caves and rock pools accessible only by boat. Jump off deck and snorkel, kayak or paddle board to explore them. Our afternoon cruise passes scenic Schinoussa to reach the tiny island of Iraklia, protected by Natura 2000 and offering incredible mountainous footpaths. Take a walk along them for awe-inspiring views. Enjoy laid-back Greek island life at leisure this evening. Overnight in port.

Day 7 | Thursday SERIFOS

It’s the penultimate day, but it’s one to remember. We sail to the captivating island of Serifos, a hidden gem in the Cyclades. Take part in our optional tour, guided by our expert local guide, to explore the charming Chora, the island’s castle-village, which offers stunning views of the Aegean Sea. Enjoy some free time to wander its picturesque streets and savor a leisurely lunch ashore. This evening, we’ll enjoy our farewell dinner, a perfect opportunity to reflect on and reminisce about the hidden gems of Greece. In the early afternoon, we set sail back to Athens.

Day 8 | Friday ATHENS - MARINA ZEAS (PIRAEUS)

Athens, Greece (8.30-9am) Breakfast, disembarkation, and a chance to swap contact details with your fellow explorers, who we’re sure have become friends. With new islands explored, where to next? 

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Panorama
Panorama is a dramatic a 3 masted sail cruiser which can accommodate up to 49 passengers in 24 cabins. During the day, life on board centres around the outdoor areas, the 2 bars and the sun deck…

Panorama

Crew 18
Length 54 metres
Built/refurbished 1993/2019
Cabins 24

Panorama is a dramatic a 3 masted sail cruiser which can accommodate up to 49 passengers in 24 cabins. During the day, life on board centres around the outdoor areas, the 2 bars and the sun deck. In the evening you can relax in one of the ship’s two lounges, the library, and have a drink while you listen to the piano music. The swimming platform on Panorama stern enables you to swim, snorkel and make use of the kayaks.

Panorama’s experienced crew of 18 is trained with hospitality at heart to pamper her guests and guarantee the ultimate home away from home experience.

On board Facilities

  • One sitting for all meals
  • Indoor Restaurant
  • Indoor & Outdoor Lounge & Bar
  • Audiovisual in Lounge
  • Mini library
  • Beach Towels
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Kayak
  • Board Games
  • Swimming Platform
  • Wi-Fi

Creature Comforts

  1. Windows in main deck cabins
  2. Portholes in lower deck cabins
  3. Triple Occupancy cabins: Category B
  4. Flat-Screen TV
  5. Mini Safe
  6. Mini Fridge
  7. Individually controlled A/C
  8. En suite bathroom with shower
  9. Hairdryers
  10. Telephone for internal use
  11. Central music

Deck plans are for illustrative purposes only – The actual ship and cabin layout may differ.

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