Destination Ocean, a travel agent for Louis Cruises, offers a eight-day cruise through the Greek Isles. This cruise departs from the Athens, Greece port city of Piraeus, and journeys to the Greek islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes and Santorini. Other port stops include the Crete port city of Agios Nikolaos, and Istanbul and Kusadasi in Turkey. Visit the Colossus in Rhodes and spend a day traipsing through Crete. As of October 2010, this cruise package starts at $977 during the low season when staying in a standard inside cabin. When rooming with two adults, a single child who is younger than 16 years travels for free. Costs included in the cruise rate are entertainment on board the ship, port charges, full board and access to a swimming pool and fitness center. You are responsible for all beverages and any shore excursions.
MSC Cruises has an eight-day cruise of the Greek Isles aboard the luxurious vessel, MSC Musica. The cruise departs from Venice, Italy with a stop in Bari, Italy before visiting the Greek islands of Katakolon, the volcanic Santorini, popular Mykonos and Corfu. During the cruise visit the port city of Piraeus in Athens, Greece. Before returning to port in Venice, tour the city of Dubrovnikan on Croatia's Turquoise Coast, and see Roman and Arabic architecture alongside azure ocean waters. As of October 2010 this eight-day luxury cruise starts at $999. Kids under 11 years old sail for free, and ages 11 to 17 are only $99. Up to two children apply for this rate per two paying adults.
Join the Royal Caribbean cruise line for a seven-night cruise of the Greek Isles. Board the Royal Caribbean's Splendour of the Seas vessel and enjoy a relaxing vacation through the cradle of civilization. Start in Venice, Italy with a brief departure in Split, in the historic Dalmatia region of Croatia. Then go island-hopping in the Mediterranean with tours of Corfu, Mykonos and Katakolon. Venture over to the Grecian mainland for a visit of Athen's port city, Piraeus before sailing back to the final destination, Venice. Enjoy the Mediterranean Sea and local culture with days spent shopping in marketplaces and dining in cafes. For parents with children, note that Corfu's beaches are semi-nude and Mykonos has fully nude beaches, so venture to these shores with caution. This cruise, as of October 2010, begins at $799 during the low season, when booked through Destination Oceans, and there is no special rate for children.
