Marais Posted October 22, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Hi there We are a couple in our 50s planning our first cruise. Ideally we are looking for a ship with between 50 and 100 passengers, and would cruise for about 7-8 days. We would also like to travel from Athens to Athens, in September 2018. Are we asking too much? Any suggestions would be appreciated... or let me know if we are dreaming.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted October 22, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 22, 2017 This will be a challenge. If it was me I would get a travel specialist who specializes in cruises to help you with this. Also I would post this on the Greece Ports Of Call Board. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=-1&f=594 I also want to welcome you to Cruise Critic. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted October 22, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Try googling 'small ship cruises in Greece', or similar. You are looking at a cruise in the luxury category. Maybe not in amenities, but certainly in price. Look up Variety cruises. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted October 22, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 22, 2017 So I checked a couple of my favorite data bases and you are in luck. There are a few options from low cost to very high end cruising. Here is a list of the ships doing that type of 7 day cruise next September: SeaDream II, Silver Whisper, Pullmantur's Horizon, and the Seabourn Odyssey. All these vessels, except for the Horizon...are very high-end luxury cruises with prices to match. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted October 22, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 22, 2017 You can also check on this forum: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?191https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?191 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marais Posted October 22, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Thank you all for your responses .. very much appreciated... it seems that the choice is big ship and lower price, or small ship and higher price. There are some good hints here so I shall pursue... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jocap Posted October 22, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Celestyal sail round trips from Piraeus, but although they are small ships, they are not as small as you're hoping for. Their base is in Crete- used to be called Louis Cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgesmom Posted October 23, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Windstar sails that route on one of two motorized sailboats, with under 150 passengers. We are biased of course, but it’s our favorite line, with outstanding service and great food, a casual atmosphere and the opportunity to be under sail. The price point is under the luxury lines and above the mainstream much larger ships. We are in our 50s and have traveled with them seven times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new_cruiser Posted October 23, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Definitely look at Windstar. We love sailing on them - great service & food. About 150 passengers Max on the Wind Star which sails Greek Islands. Sent from my Pixel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted October 23, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Sorry I left Windstar off my list (above). It was an oversight. That is another good option if you like small ship cruising at a reasonable price. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted October 23, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Also look at Star Clippers. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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