How about a relaxing holiday while sailing the Greek seas and other destinations in the Mediterranean?

Here below follows a selection of cruises in Greece & the East Mediterranean for the year 2025 operated by different cruise companies.

Enjoy the affordable luxury of a cruise onboard a comfortable “floating hotel” and visit the Greek islands (Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes, Patmos, Paros and more), Nafplio, Monemvasia, Kusadasi (Ephessos), Istanbul…

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Select your Greek cruise:

Small ship cruises:

Small cruise ships photos

Long before the pandemic made small cruise ships a major trend, there was a dedicated clientele for this type of cruise holidays.
Sailing on board mega yachts or motor-sailors that take maximum 60 people has its charm and appeal. The atmosphere is more casual, passengers socialize more with one another, the service is very personalized.
Small ships are ideal for exploring the Greek islands, most of which do not have large ports and therefore are prohibitive for large cruisers that need tenders (= waiting in line to disembark!).
Their greater mobility and flexibility has produced wonderful itineraries that mix the most famous Greek islands with some less known ones, as well as superb near-coastal voyages of the Greek mainland.
The lack of on board facilities such as casinos, shopping arcades, pools and theaters with live entertainment is offset by easy access to the shore, swimming off the ship into secluded beaches and secret coves, small group shore excursions that enhance the travel experience and fine dining.

7-day cruises on small ships (max. 25-26 cabins) to well known destinations as well as to unique and more off-the-beaten-path ports of call.

Large ship cruises:

Large cruise ships photos

By American standards, the cruise vessels featured in this section are quite small, as they accommodate up to about 1200 passengers.
They offer all the comforts and amenities of the larger ones: swimming pools, Jacuzzis, beauty salons, wellness facilities, spacious lounges, bars, discos, casino, shops and more. Their smaller size and capacity, however, makes them more flexible, even when tenders need to be used.
The islands included are the jewels of the Aegean sea crown: Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes. Who hasn't at least 1 of these on their travel bucket list! Alongside these stand some hidden gems: Milos, Syros, Patmos. And since you are in the "neighborhood" why not pay a visit to selectively chosen ports in nearby Turkey or venture even further to Israel, Cyprus and Egypt! A great way to make the most of your holidays, a familiarization trip that will open your appetite for more.

Departing on Fridays, 3-day cruises are a splendid idea for the weekend:

  • 3-day Iconic Discovery cruiseSmall map of the 3-day Iconic Discovery cruise; click for bigger map & further info

    by Celestyal Cruises

    One more great idea for a long weekend in early spring or in late autumn on board the “Celestyal Discovery”! Explore Mykonos, Santorini, Patmos and Kusadasi (= Ancient Ephesus!), three primary destinations in the Aegean, when the larger crowds are well gone.

    2025: Mar., Nov.

  • 3-day Iconic Aegean cruiseSmall map of the 3-day Iconic Aegean cruise; click for bigger map & further info

    by Celestyal Cruises

    A long weekend escape to four of the most famous Greek islands in the Aegean Sea combined with Kusadasi (ancient Ephesus) in Turkey. An ideal cruise for first time visitors who do not have many days at their disposal but do not want to miss out on a visit to internationally acclaimed island destinations.

    2025: Apr., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct.

A 4-day cruise is the most effective and relaxed way of week-days long island-hopping in the Greek islands; it may also be well combined with a couple of overnights on the last port of call (e.g. Santorini) before returning to Athens:

  • 4-day Iconic Discovery cruiseSmall map of the 4-day Iconic Discovery cruise; click for bigger map & further info

    by Celestyal Cruises

    Cruising in late autumn is one of the finest travel experiences, especially on board the “Celestyal Discovery”. Explore four top destinations in the Aegean of cultural and historical significance and of unparalleled beauty.

    2025: Mar., Nov.

  • 4-day Iconic Aegean cruiseSmall map of the 4-day Iconic Aegean cruise; click for bigger map & further info

    by Celestyal Cruises

    Spend a week on-board the comfortable “Celestyal Discovery” cruise ship, visiting five of the most famous Greek islands, including a full day on the island of the Knights, Rhodes.

    2025: Mar., Apr., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct., Nov.

7-day cruises are the most popular cruises to the Greek islands
combining history and civilization with the delights of the Aegean sea and sun.

  • 7-day Idyllic Aegean cruiseSmall map of the 7-day Idyllic Aegean cruise; click for bigger map & further info

    by Celestyal Cruises

    This week-long cruise will enable you to visit and enjoy some first class destinations in the Aegean Sea: Salonica, Santorini, cosmopolitan Mykonos, Crete, Milos and Kusadasi!

    2025: May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct., Nov.

Ports of call:

Photos of ports cruises visit

The here presented cruises visit many ports in Greece (mainland and islands) and several ports in other countries in Eastern Mediterranean.
Here bellow follows a list of all of them with links to the corresponding cruises.

Cruises /
Ports of call		Large ShipsSmall Ships
3-day cruises4-day cruises7-day cruises7-day cruises
Iconic Discovery Iconic Aegean Iconic Discovery Iconic Aegean Idyllic Aegean Easter Vibes Saronic Gems Aegean Escape Divine Cyclades Sparkling Cyclades Unesco Heritage Ancient Paths Unexplored Greek Islands Jewels of the Cyclades Classical Greece Antiquity to Byzantium

Aegina (Greece)

      the port of Aegina is called during the 7-day Saronic Gems cruise         

Amorgos (Greece)

            the port of Amorgos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unexplored Greek Islands cruise   

Ancient Epidaurus (Greece)

               the port of Ancient Epidaurus (Greece) is called during the 7-day Antiquity to Byzantium cruise

Antiparos (Greece)

       the port of Antiparos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Aegean Escape cruise     the port of Antiparos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Jewels of the Cyclades cruise  

Athens/Lavrio (Greece)

the port of Athens/Lavrio (Greece) is called during the 3-day Iconic Discovery cruisethe port of Athens/Lavrio (Greece) is called during the 3-day Iconic Aegean cruisethe port of Athens/Lavrio (Greece) is called during the 4-day Iconic Discovery cruisethe port of Athens/Lavrio (Greece) is called during the 4-day Iconic Aegean cruise the port of Athens/Lavrio (Greece) is called during the 7-day Easter Vibes cruisethe port of Athens/Lavrio (Greece) is called during the 7-day Saronic Gems cruisethe port of Athens/Lavrio (Greece) is called during the 7-day Aegean Escape cruisethe port of Athens/Lavrio (Greece) is called during the 7-day Divine Cyclades cruisethe port of Athens/Lavrio (Greece) is called during the 7-day Sparkling Cyclades cruisethe port of Athens/Lavrio (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unesco Heritage cruisethe port of Athens/Lavrio (Greece) is called during the 7-day Ancient Paths cruise    

Athens/Marina Zea (Greece)

            the port of Athens/Marina Zea (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unexplored Greek Islands cruisethe port of Athens/Marina Zea (Greece) is called during the 7-day Jewels of the Cyclades cruisethe port of Athens/Marina Zea (Greece) is called during the 7-day Classical Greece cruisethe port of Athens/Marina Zea (Greece) is called during the 7-day Antiquity to Byzantium cruise

Athens/Piraeus (Greece)

    the port of Athens/Piraeus (Greece) is called during the 7-day Idyllic Aegean cruise           

Corinth (Greece)

               the port of Corinth (Greece) is called during the 7-day Antiquity to Byzantium cruise

Crete/Heraklio (Greece)

 the port of Crete/Heraklio (Greece) is called during the 3-day Iconic Aegean cruise the port of Crete/Heraklio (Greece) is called during the 4-day Iconic Aegean cruisethe port of Crete/Heraklio (Greece) is called during the 7-day Idyllic Aegean cruise           

Crete/Rethymno (Greece)

              the port of Crete/Rethymno (Greece) is called during the 7-day Classical Greece cruise 

Delos (Greece)

     the port of Delos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Easter Vibes cruise  the port of Delos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Divine Cyclades cruisethe port of Delos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Sparkling Cyclades cruise   the port of Delos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Jewels of the Cyclades cruisethe port of Delos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Classical Greece cruise 

Despotiko (Greece)

         the port of Despotiko (Greece) is called during the 7-day Sparkling Cyclades cruise      
Cruises /
Ports of call		Large ShipsSmall Ships
3-day cruises4-day cruises7-day cruises7-day cruises
Iconic Discovery Iconic Aegean Iconic Discovery Iconic Aegean Idyllic Aegean Easter Vibes Saronic Gems Aegean Escape Divine Cyclades Sparkling Cyclades Unesco Heritage Ancient Paths Unexplored Greek Islands Jewels of the Cyclades Classical Greece Antiquity to Byzantium

Elafonissos (Greece)

          the port of Elafonissos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unesco Heritage cruise     

Epidavros (Greece)

      the port of Epidavros is called during the 7-day Saronic Gems cruise         

Folegandros (Greece)

       the port of Folegandros (Greece) is called during the 7-day Aegean Escape cruise     the port of Folegandros (Greece) is called during the 7-day Jewels of the Cyclades cruise  

Gytheion (Greece)

          the port of Gytheion (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unesco Heritage cruise    the port of Gytheion (Greece) is called during the 7-day Antiquity to Byzantium cruise

Hydra (Greece)

      the port of Hydra (Greece) is called during the 7-day Saronic Gems cruise   the port of Hydra (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unesco Heritage cruisethe port of Hydra (Greece) is called during the 7-day Ancient Paths cruise  the port of Hydra (Greece) is called during the 7-day Classical Greece cruise 

Ikaria (Greece)

            the port of Ikaria (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unexplored Greek Islands cruise   

Ios (Greece)

     the port of Ios (Greece) is called during the 7-day Easter Vibes cruise the port of Ios (Greece) is called during the 7-day Aegean Escape cruisethe port of Ios (Greece) is called during the 7-day Divine Cyclades cruise       

Iraklia (Greece)

            the port of Iraklia (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unexplored Greek Islands cruise   

Itea/Delphi (Greece)

          the port of Itea/Delphi (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unesco Heritage cruisethe port of Itea/Delphi (Greece) is called during the 7-day Ancient Paths cruise   the port of Itea/Delphi (Greece) is called during the 7-day Antiquity to Byzantium cruise

Ithaca (Greece)

           the port of Ithaca (Greece) is called during the 7-day Ancient Paths cruise    

Kalymnos (Greece)

            the port of Kalymnos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unexplored Greek Islands cruise   

Katakolo/Olympia (Greece)

          the port of Katakolo/Olympia (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unesco Heritage cruisethe port of Katakolo/Olympia (Greece) is called during the 7-day Ancient Paths cruise   the port of Katakolo/Olympia (Greece) is called during the 7-day Antiquity to Byzantium cruise
Cruises /
Ports of call		Large ShipsSmall Ships
3-day cruises4-day cruises7-day cruises7-day cruises
Iconic Discovery Iconic Aegean Iconic Discovery Iconic Aegean Idyllic Aegean Easter Vibes Saronic Gems Aegean Escape Divine Cyclades Sparkling Cyclades Unesco Heritage Ancient Paths Unexplored Greek Islands Jewels of the Cyclades Classical Greece Antiquity to Byzantium

Kea/Tzia (Greece)

         the port of Kea/Tzia (Greece) is called during the 7-day Sparkling Cyclades cruise    the port of Kea/Tzia (Greece) is called during the 7-day Classical Greece cruise 

Kimolos (Greece)

     the port of Kimolos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Easter Vibes cruise the port of Kimolos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Aegean Escape cruisethe port of Kimolos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Divine Cyclades cruise       

Koufonissia (Greece)

            the port of Koufonissia (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unexplored Greek Islands cruise   

Kythira (Greece)

              the port of Kythira (Greece) is called during the 7-day Classical Greece cruise 

Kythnos (Greece)

     the port of Kythnos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Easter Vibes cruise the port of Kythnos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Aegean Escape cruisethe port of Kythnos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Divine Cyclades cruisethe port of Kythnos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Sparkling Cyclades cruise   the port of Kythnos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Jewels of the Cyclades cruise  

Levitha (Greece)

            the port of Levitha (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unexplored Greek Islands cruise   

Lipsi (Greece)

            the port of Lipsi (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unexplored Greek Islands cruise   

Milos (Greece)

    the port of Milos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Idyllic Aegean cruisethe port of Milos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Easter Vibes cruise the port of Milos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Aegean Escape cruisethe port of Milos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Divine Cyclades cruisethe port of Milos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Sparkling Cyclades cruise      

Monemvasia (Greece)

          the port of Monemvasia (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unesco Heritage cruisethe port of Monemvasia (Greece) is called during the 7-day Ancient Paths cruise  the port of Monemvasia (Greece) is called during the 7-day Classical Greece cruisethe port of Monemvasia (Greece) is called during the 7-day Antiquity to Byzantium cruise

Mykonos (Greece)

the port of Mykonos (Greece) is called during the 3-day Iconic Discovery cruisethe port of Mykonos (Greece) is called during the 3-day Iconic Aegean cruisethe port of Mykonos (Greece) is called during the 4-day Iconic Discovery cruisethe port of Mykonos (Greece) is called during the 4-day Iconic Aegean cruisethe port of Mykonos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Idyllic Aegean cruisethe port of Mykonos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Easter Vibes cruise  the port of Mykonos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Divine Cyclades cruisethe port of Mykonos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Sparkling Cyclades cruise   the port of Mykonos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Jewels of the Cyclades cruisethe port of Mykonos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Classical Greece cruise 

Nafplion (Greece)

      the port of Nafplion (Greece) is called during the 7-day Saronic Gems cruise   the port of Nafplion (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unesco Heritage cruise   the port of Nafplion (Greece) is called during the 7-day Classical Greece cruisethe port of Nafplion (Greece) is called during the 7-day Antiquity to Byzantium cruise

Naxos (Greece)

     the port of Naxos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Easter Vibes cruise  the port of Naxos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Divine Cyclades cruise       
Cruises /
Ports of call		Large ShipsSmall Ships
3-day cruises4-day cruises7-day cruises7-day cruises
Iconic Discovery Iconic Aegean Iconic Discovery Iconic Aegean Idyllic Aegean Easter Vibes Saronic Gems Aegean Escape Divine Cyclades Sparkling Cyclades Unesco Heritage Ancient Paths Unexplored Greek Islands Jewels of the Cyclades Classical Greece Antiquity to Byzantium

Paros (Greece)

     the port of Paros (Greece) is called during the 7-day Easter Vibes cruise   the port of Paros (Greece) is called during the 7-day Sparkling Cyclades cruise   the port of Paros (Greece) is called during the 7-day Jewels of the Cyclades cruise  

Patmos (Greece)

the port of Patmos (Greece) is called during the 3-day Iconic Discovery cruisethe port of Patmos (Greece) is called during the 3-day Iconic Aegean cruisethe port of Patmos (Greece) is called during the 4-day Iconic Discovery cruisethe port of Patmos (Greece) is called during the 4-day Iconic Aegean cruise        the port of Patmos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unexplored Greek Islands cruise   

Pavlopetri (Greece)

           the port of Pavlopetri (Greece) is called during the 7-day Ancient Paths cruise    

Polyaigos (Greece)

       the port of Polyaigos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Aegean Escape cruise     the port of Polyaigos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Jewels of the Cyclades cruise  

Poros (Greece)

      the port of Poros (Greece) is called during the 7-day Saronic Gems cruise      the port of Poros (Greece) is called during the 7-day Jewels of the Cyclades cruise  

Porto Cheli (Greece)

      the port of Porto Cheli is called during the 7-day Saronic Gems cruise         

Pylos (Greece)

               the port of Pylos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Antiquity to Byzantium cruise

Rhodes (Greece)

  the port of Rhodes (Greece) is called during the 4-day Iconic Discovery cruisethe port of Rhodes (Greece) is called during the 4-day Iconic Aegean cruise            

Santorini (Greece)

the port of Santorini (Greece) is called during the 3-day Iconic Discovery cruisethe port of Santorini (Greece) is called during the 3-day Iconic Aegean cruisethe port of Santorini (Greece) is called during the 4-day Iconic Discovery cruisethe port of Santorini (Greece) is called during the 4-day Iconic Aegean cruisethe port of Santorini (Greece) is called during the 7-day Idyllic Aegean cruisethe port of Santorini (Greece) is called during the 7-day Easter Vibes cruise the port of Santorini (Greece) is called during the 7-day Aegean Escape cruisethe port of Santorini (Greece) is called during the 7-day Divine Cyclades cruise    the port of Santorini (Greece) is called during the 7-day Jewels of the Cyclades cruisethe port of Santorini (Greece) is called during the 7-day Classical Greece cruise 

Serifos (Greece)

       the port of Serifos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Aegean Escape cruisethe port of Serifos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Divine Cyclades cruise   the port of Serifos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Unexplored Greek Islands cruise   

Sifnos (Greece)

     the port of Sifnos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Easter Vibes cruise the port of Sifnos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Aegean Escape cruisethe port of Sifnos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Divine Cyclades cruisethe port of Sifnos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Sparkling Cyclades cruise      

Sikinos (Greece)

       the port of Sikinos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Aegean Escape cruise        
Cruises /
Ports of call		Large ShipsSmall Ships
3-day cruises4-day cruises7-day cruises7-day cruises
Iconic Discovery Iconic Aegean Iconic Discovery Iconic Aegean Idyllic Aegean Easter Vibes Saronic Gems Aegean Escape Divine Cyclades Sparkling Cyclades Unesco Heritage Ancient Paths Unexplored Greek Islands Jewels of the Cyclades Classical Greece Antiquity to Byzantium

Sounio (Greece)

      the port of Sounio is called during the 7-day Saronic Gems cruise     the port of Sounio is called during the 7-day Unexplored Greek Islands cruise   

Spetses (Greece)

      the port of Spetses (Greece) is called during the 7-day Saronic Gems cruise         

Syros (Greece)

         the port of Syros (Greece) is called during the 7-day Sparkling Cyclades cruise   the port of Syros (Greece) is called during the 7-day Jewels of the Cyclades cruise  

Thessaloniki (Greece)

    the port of Thessaloniki (Greece) is called during the 7-day Idyllic Aegean cruise           

Yiaros (Greece)

         the port of Yiaros (Greece) is called during the 7-day Sparkling Cyclades cruise      

Zakynthos (Greece)

           the port of Zakynthos (Greece) is called during the 7-day Ancient Paths cruise    

Kusadasi/Ephesus (Turkey)

the port of Kusadasi/Ephesus (Turkey) is called during the 3-day Iconic Discovery cruisethe port of Kusadasi/Ephesus (Turkey) is called during the 3-day Iconic Aegean cruisethe port of Kusadasi/Ephesus (Turkey) is called during the 4-day Iconic Discovery cruisethe port of Kusadasi/Ephesus (Turkey) is called during the 4-day Iconic Aegean cruisethe port of Kusadasi/Ephesus (Turkey) is called during the 7-day Idyllic Aegean cruise           

1-day cruises

If you are looking for a day tour (no overnight), check out the

one day cruise from Athens:

round trip cruise from Athens to the islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina.

motosailer day cruise from Athens

to the islands of Agistri, Moni and Aegina.