Greek Cruises Guide
If you are considering a Greek island cruise adventure why not let us whet your appetite with our Greek cruises guide?

Mediterranean cruises are something to behold and there is nothing more blissfully relaxing than a hop around the Greek islands with the luxury of onboard entertainments, restaurants and other services to help you unwind as you enjoy the spectacular views of the Greek Islands and the Greek, Albanian and Turkish coastlines, especially at sunset and sunrise.

You can choose from five and seven day cruises, 14 or 15 day cruises or even more flexible options. There is a whole host of choices and with the current market very competitive there are some great deals to choose from, from budget Greek no frills cruises to luxury yacht style cruises.

Greek Ferries
For many the best way to enjoy a cruise around the Greek islands is courtesy of Greek Ferries. No they are not cruise ships. You will have to make your own entertainment onboard and the accommodation may be the deck! It’s essentially public transport but a very regular and in depth service covering most of the Greek islands ensures it is a cheap and fun option.

Greek ferries offer a convenient and flexible way of cruising the Greek islands when combined with a cheap flight to Athens or any one of the major Greek islands. The Cyclades Islands, including Naxos, Paros and Santorini, are ideal for Greek Ferry island hopping due to frequent ferries, relative proximity and short journey times to and from each other and the mainland.

Greek Cruise Packages

Such is the popularity of cruising the med on speciality Greek island cruises there are lots of Greek cruise packages to choose from, especially if you shop online.

You will need to track down the latest up to date travel information including any bargains or last minute Greek Cruise deals to find the best offers online but here are a sample of some of the many popular Greek Cruise tour companies.

Windstar Cruises
Luxury Greek island and Mediterranean cruises. Teak-lined decks, towering sails offering luxury and convenience. Small ships - 148 or 312 guests - ensure flexible stop offs and lack of crowding on board.

Seabourn Cruise Line
Popular seven day luxury cruises between Athens and Istanbul, including various Greek ports, offering small ships and deluxe service.  

Costa Cruises
Reasonably priced Greek cruises, offers a number of cruises with stops in Greece. They also provide a couple of cruises that combine Greece with a brief stop in Egypt.

Golden Sun Cruises
Cheap Greek cruise deals including budget three, four and seven day cruises around the Greek islands, including popular islands like Mykonos and Rhodes.  

Zeus Cruise Collection
Affordable Greek cruises, offering short cruises on sailing ships throughout the Greek islands.   

Brendan Tours
Cheap Greek cruise packages with flexible itineraries focusing on the more independent minded traveler looking for time out for independent exploring.

Choose Your Greek Island Cruise Route

For the experience of a lifetime in one of the world’s most popular cruise destinations a cruise around the Greek coast and its spectacular islands really is something special.

Greek cruises are a superb way of enjoying the amazing tranquillity and breathtaking beauty of the Greek Islands.

Most Greek island package cruise tours will provide you with information about each island stop off, indicating some of the best beaches, historical attractions and offering day trips although it pays dividends to do your own research.

Some of the best known historical sites are in Athens, and on the bigger islands: Crete, Rhodes and Corfu. Party islands include Santorini and Mykonos; eco islands include Naxos and Lesvos. All your Greek cruise stop offs will include some hearty tavernas and relaxing beaches.

The Greek Islands

For starters you will need to plan your route:

The Greek islands are traditionally grouped into clusters. The main clusters are:

• The Cyclades, a large popular cluster near Athens in the central part of the Aegean Sea, including Santorini.
• The North Aegean Islands, a loose group off the west coast of Turkey including Lesvos and Samos.
• The Dodecanese, another loose collection in the south east including Kos and Rhodes.
• The Ionian Islands, located to the west of the mainland in the Ionian Sea including Kefalonia and Corfu.

Must See Greek Islands On Your Cruise

There are over 2,000 islands in Greece. Many are uninhabited; all have their own special qualities. Several are unforgettable. Some of the must see Greek islands to visit on your cruise are Crete, Delphi, Corfu,  Santorini,  Rhodes, Mykonos, Corfu, Kos and Kefalonia. Why not plan a Greek Cruise today and enjoy breathtaking views of some of these islands along with the Greek, Albanian and Turkish mainland?

Read our guide to cruising the Greek islands and get ready for a holiday of sea and sun and fun.