Find a cruise line for your trip. Choose a cruise that fits into your budget and that offers the amenities you want. Review the type of shore excursions offered. Shore excursions are day trips to various tourist areas or events. Two popular islands for shore excursions are Santorini and Mykonos.
Choose a ship in the cruise line's fleet. Each cruise line has different ships in their fleet. Each boat is a different size and offers different services. Some ships are only used at specific times of the year. The most popular time to take a Greek Island cruise is between May and November.
Get your passport. You need a passport to travel to Greece. If you do not already have a passport, apply for one at your local post office. Because of new security laws, it may take up to 6 months to receive a new passport.
Sign up for day trips as soon as possible. Most cruise ships have a maximum number of people allowed on each day trip. Some cruise lines allow you to book the day trips in advance. If you know you want to visit a certain island, reserve your spot on the day trip early.
Enjoy the local culture. Get to know the Greek Isles during your shore excursions. The most popular sites are Greek archaeological structures. Some popular sites are The Parthenon, the Acropolis and the National Archaeological Museum.
Buy souvenirs. Many tourists enjoy the shopping. Act like a local and bargain with the shop keepers to get a lower price. Most stores in Greece accept credit and debit cards.
Be aware of fraud. One scheme includes the sale of fake antiquities. It is illegal to take ancient items out of Greece without a special permit. Besides these types of scams, the most common crimes are pick-pocketing and petty theft.
Carry plenty of water on day trips. The temperature in Greece can reach 110 degrees or higher at the height of the summer. You are often out in the sun on day trips, so bring water and stay hydrated.
Meet back at the assigned place on time. The ship announces when they set sail at every port. You may be left behind if you are not back on board the ship in time.
