Sail the Cyclades, the Ionian, the Dodecanese and the Saronic Gulf aboard boutique yachts, motor sailers and tall ships — reaching harbours and islands the big cruise ships simply cannot enter.
Greece · Yacht & tall ship cruises
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ABTOT memberHolidays without flightsA Greek island cruise on a small ship is a different kind of holiday. With a limited number of guests on board, our vessels can call at compact harbours, quiet anchorages and smaller islands that larger cruise ships cannot reach.
Itineraries are built around time ashore rather than sea days, with unhurried stops in port — and, on many voyages, overnight stays — so you can wander a whitewashed village at dusk, swim from the aft platform, or take a small-group excursion to an ancient site.
Choose from luxury motor yachts, classic motor sailers and majestic tall ships across the Cyclades, the Ionian, the Dodecanese, the Sporades and the Saronic Gulf.
Round-trip voyages from Athens and one-way sailings across the Aegean and Ionian — from classic Cycladic routes taking in Mykonos, Delos and Santorini to quieter island-hopping through the Dodecanese and Sporades.
Delos, Mykonos, Santorini, Knossos on Crete, Kythira, Nafplion and Hydra: the classic blend of ancient sites and Aegean island hopping.
Epidaurus, Mycenae, Ancient Olympia, Delphi and the Mani Peninsula, guided by resident historian Eugenia Alexiadou.
Santorini, Mykonos and Delos with tiny Cycladic islands the big ships have yet to find, under sail whenever the wind allows.
Patmos, Ikaria, Amorgos, Lipsi, Kalymnos and the Small Cyclades: unspoilt islands that are hard to reach on your own.
Through the Corinth Canal to Kefalonia, Ithaca, Corfu, Paxos and Antipaxos, with swim stops in clear Ionian water.
Delos, Mykonos and Patmos, then across to Kusadasi for a guided visit to ancient Ephesus, on short and relaxed passages.
Island hopping under sail from Athens aboard the four-masted Star Flyer and Star Clipper, on four routes through the Cyclades, Dodecanese and Sporades.
Winery visits, tutored tastings and paired meals with wine expert Tim Clarke, from Santorini and Nemea to Samos.
Every cruise is seven nights on a small ship. From-prices are per person for the 10-day holiday with flights from the UK and hotel; each cruise can also be booked on its own.
| Cruise | Ship | Islands and places | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Greece7-night cruise · 10-day holiday | Harmony G or Harmony V, depending on the date | Delos, Mykonos, Santorini, Rethymnon (Crete), Kythira, Monemvasia, Nafplion, Hydra | From £3,091 ppFlights & hotel included |
| From Antiquity to Byzantium7-night cruise · 10-day holiday | Galileo | Epidavros, Nafplion, Gythion, Pylos, Katakolon for Olympia, Itea for Delphi | From £2,990 ppFlights & hotel included |
| Jewels of the Cyclades7-night cruise · 10-day holiday | Galileo | Poros, Poliegos, Folegandros, Santorini, Antiparos, Paros, Delos, Mykonos, Syros, Kythnos | From £3,140 ppFlights & hotel included |
| Hidden Greece Island Hopping7-night cruise · 10-day holiday | Panorama | Cape Sounion, Ikaria, Patmos, Lipsi, Kalymnos, Levitha, Amorgos, Koufonisia, Iraklia, Serifos | From £3,545 ppFlights & hotel included |
| Ionian Odyssey7-night cruise · 10-day holiday | Harmony G | Corinth Canal, Sami (Kefalonia), Antipaxos, Paxos, Corfu, Meganisi, Ithaca, Messolonghi, Agistri, Aegina | From £3,176 ppFlights & hotel included |
| Greek Islands & Turkey7-night cruise · 10-day holiday | Panorama | Delos, Mykonos, Samos, Kusadasi for Ephesus (Turkey), Patmos, Naxos, Sifnos | From £3,620 ppFlights & hotel included |
| Greek Islands by Tall Ship7-night cruise · 10-day holiday | Star Flyer (Star Clippers) | Four routes from Athens through the Cyclades, Dodecanese and Sporades, each with one Turkish port | From £2,701 ppFlights & hotel included |
| Wines of Greece7-night cruise · 10-day holiday | Panorama | Tinos, Samos, Santorini, Milos, Monemvasia, Nafplion and Nemea | Ask us for dates and prices |
Ports can change with the weather. See each cruise for the day-by-day route, dates and every price.
Book the cruise on its own, take a ready-made package with flights and hotels, or let us shape the whole holiday around your dates and preferences.
Packages built around UK flights and the cruise dates, with hotel nights in Athens or on an island before or after sailing.
Book the cruise alone and arrange your own flights, transfers and accommodation around it.
Extend your stay, upgrade your flights or choose specific hotels — the holiday is shaped around you.
Take the whole ship for a family gathering, a group of friends or a special celebration.
Every vessel in our Greek collection carries a small number of guests, with a high crew-to-passenger ratio and a swim platform for stops in sheltered bays.
Mega yachts designed for intimate, luxurious cruising with a limited number of guests. Elegant cabins, generous deck space and attentive service, calling at some of the most striking anchorages in the Aegean.
Traditional lines and modern comforts in one vessel. Motor sailers suit travellers who want a more authentic sense of being at sea, without giving up the conveniences of a well-appointed small ship.
Classic windjammer elegance combined with contemporary comfort. Tall ships carry a select number of passengers and bring a real sense of occasion to island-hopping under sail.
Clear water, volcanic cliffs, pine-backed coves and beaches best reached from the sea. Small ships anchor where the coastline is at its most dramatic.
The Acropolis, Delos, Delphi, Knossos and Rhodes Old Town — thousands of years of history within reach of the harbour, on small-group excursions.
Olive oil, fresh fish, island cheeses and regional dishes on board, plus time ashore to eat at a harbourside taverna where the boats are tied up.
Greek hospitality is not a marketing line. On smaller islands you arrive as a guest rather than as one of several thousand day visitors.
Greece has been at the heart of what we do for three decades — as cruise specialists and as sailing holiday operators with our own bases in Greek waters.
Trading since 1995, with first-hand knowledge of Greek ports, islands and seasons.
Cruise, flights, hotels and transfers arranged together, around your dates.
Island harbours and anchorages that large cruise ships cannot enter.
Whole-ship charters in Greek waters for families, friends and private groups.
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020 8324 3117 Get a quoteA small ship cruise in Greece is a voyage aboard a vessel carrying a limited number of guests rather than several thousand. Smaller yachts, motor sailers and tall ships can enter compact harbours and quieter anchorages that large cruise ships cannot reach, which allows for more time ashore and a more relaxed onboard atmosphere.
Itineraries cover the Cyclades, the Ionian islands, the Dodecanese, the Sporades and the Saronic Gulf, alongside mainland ports such as Athens and Nafplio. Each cruise follows its own route, so the exact islands visited are listed on the individual itinerary page.
Most Greek island cruises run for around a week, with shorter and longer voyages also available depending on the vessel and the season. Cruises can be combined with hotel nights in Athens or on an island before or after sailing.
Inclusions vary by vessel and operator, and typically cover your cabin, meals on board and the cruise itinerary itself. Shore excursions, drinks packages, flights and transfers may be included or added separately, so please check the individual cruise page or speak to our team.
Our 10-day Greek island cruise holidays with flights from the UK start from £2,701 per person sharing Flights & hotel included, and 8-day cruise-only fares from £1,957 per person. The price depends on the ship, cabin and departure date, and each cruise page shows its live prices and special offers.
Yes. We arrange tailor-made packages that combine your cruise with flights, hotel stays and transfers. Flight-inclusive holidays booked with us are ATOL protected under licence 9511.
The Greek cruising season generally runs from spring through to autumn. Late spring and early autumn bring warm weather with fewer crowds, while the height of summer is the warmest and busiest period.
Yes. Many of the small ships we represent are available for private charter, which suits families, groups of friends, special celebrations and corporate groups who want the vessel and itinerary to themselves.
Tell us your dates, your party and the islands you have in mind — we will match you to the right ship and itinerary.
Seafarer Cruises is the small ship cruise brand of Seafarer Cruising & Sailing Holidays.
If you would rather sail Greece yourself — flotilla holidays in the Ionian and Saronic, bareboat and skippered yacht charter, RYA courses or by-the-cabin sailing — visit our sister brand Seafarer Sailing.
Seafarer is licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL 9511) and all air holidays we operate are ATOL protected. We are also members of ABTOT (Membership No. 5660), providing additional protection for bookings without flights.
We have been trading since 1995 — all your deposits and balance payments to us are fully financially secure.
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