Idyllic Aegean Cruise – Celestyal Cruises

Cruise Itinerary

7 Night Cruise sailing from Athens roundtrip aboard Celestyal Journey.

Discover the rich history, fascinating culture and sumptuous cuisine of the sun-soaked Greek islands. With vivid landscapes to explore, our 7-night cruise invites you to indulge in traditional flavors, admire stunning landscapes and explore charming villages.

Our extra special cruise takes you on a romantic and effortless Odyssey to sun-soaked shores, quaint fishing villages, and iconic historical sites. With overnights stops in the stunningly beautiful and buzzing islands of Santorini and Mykonos, you will have the opportunity to discover hidden secrets and indulge in an authentic experience of Mediterranean cuisine and the classic Greek lifestyle.

Highlights of this cruise:

Athens
Sun-drenched and mythic, Athens is a big and modern metropolis with inspiring world heritage marvels at its very heart. The most important city-state in ancient Greece and the birthplace of democracy is also the sprawling capital of Greece today, but most of the major archaeological and historical sites are to be found within a compact area around the Acropolis itself. With a recorded history going back more than three millennia, Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world and rightly considered to be the cradle of Western Civilization. Even a short visit of the Greek capital’s highlights, starting with the iconic Acropolis, is enough to fall under its legendary spell.

Santorini
Few islands have the power to captivate the way Santorini does. Gorgeous and cosmopolitan, it’s famous for that classic Greek island look with white painted houses clustered along narrow winding lanes, perched atop reddish-black volcanic cliffs that tumble down more than a thousand feet to the wide caldera. It’s easy to see how this island, the pearl of the Cycladic archipelago, can lay claim to being the source of the legend of Atlantis, either. Santorini, or “Thera” in Greek, is most celebrated for the dramatic views of its volcanic caldera, formed during a massive eruption around 1646 B.C. That eruption shook up the island—making its center actually collapse—but also created some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Mykonos
There is no Greek island more synonymous with carefree times, glitz and glamour than Mykonos. At just 85 square kilometers Mykonos is a small island but it’s one that positively crackles with excitement, especially in the long Greek summer. Mykonos has a very rocky terrain and its windiness (the meltemia) can sometimes surprise you, but you’ll also find some of the most amazing beaches around and a cosmopolitan vibe you simply won’t find anywhere else. The main town, Chora, is famous for its winding lanes lined with gleaming white cubiform houses with painted blue doors and sophisticated shops and restaurants, but beyond the town, Mykonos retains a refreshingly bucolic atmosphere. In fact, Nikos Kazantzakis, author of Zorba the Greek, once wrote that “Mykonos is wonderful…the air, the earth, the dry mountain, the simple people, their dialect, the figs, the grapes, the thyme, the mint…” He might have added the madness—in a good way—because from the 1960s onward Mykonos has been a magnet for bohemians, celebrities and revelers of all stripes. A hedonistic playground of beachside DJs and summer partying—an official brochure from 20 years ago says the island shows “a complete lack of restraint and climate truly divorced from anything that resembles an everyday routine.” Just know that you don’t have to actually party from dusk until dawn to experience the best of Mykonos (though that’s certainly an option!)—all you need to do is surrender to the Mykonian sun for a bit, enjoy the breezes and be glad that you can experience a slice of this very special and mythic place.

Welcome to the latest member of our fleet: the Celestyal Journey. Representing a major new chapter for us, our new ship looks toward a future that will bring us ever closer to our guests as we explore Greece and the Eastern Med together. The Celestyal Journey will be at the heart of our commitment to go further and get closer to the incredible destinations we visit and will ensure we put our guests at the forefront of our award-winning Celestyal experience.

Currently undergoing a $20 million refit, the Celestyal Journey will be decked out in style ready for her first sailing in September 2023. With a capacity of 1,260 passengers, our newest ship means we can offer more guests the opportunity to turn their vacation wish list into a reality

SUITES AND STATEROOMS
The Celestyal Journey is designed to give you more of what you love. Step aboard and make yourself comfortable in one of our 630 staterooms. With 149 Balcony Suites, 120 Junior Suites and 28 Suites plus options for ocean views, there is something for everyone.

Fresh towels and toiletries are delivered twice a day and your personal steward is on hand to deliver room service 24/7. All our cabins have adjustable air conditioning, a hairdryer, safe and TV. Suites also have a refrigerated minibar and an additional seating area.

For an extra special stay, book the Penthouse Suite. Enjoy the best balcony views on the ship, along with an ultra-spacious suite, a walk in wardrobe, a private jacuzzi and your very own butler.

RESTAURANTS
With 7 new restaurants, we’re giving our guests more of what they love: great, authentic food. With options such as Thalassa Restaurant and Leda Casual Dining, every guest is catered for in style. For those special moments, indulge in our most exclusive option: the Chef’s Table. Here you can revel in a spectacular dining experience like no other.

BARS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Each one of our eight onboard bars is unique. Grab a beer and catch one of our dazzling daily shows in the ?EATRO, soak up the electric atmosphere of the Ble Bar and Lounge, or head down to our Martini Bar and enjoy one of our exclusive Signature Cocktails.

We’re known for our legendary Greek hospitality and our new ship means we can give our guests even more of the entertainment they love. From acrobatics, live bands, dancing and traditional Greek music – it’s all here on the Celestyal Journey.

ONBOARD SERVICES
Our onboard services have you covered. Whether you need the finishing touch to your evening outfit or a souvenir for your loved ones back home, our onboard shops have got it all – and the goods are tax-free! Capture the moments that matter with our professional photographers, so those memories can last forever. Wi-Fi is available as an add-on to your booking, and the Celestyal Journey has conference facilities for those that need to entertain in style.

Celestyal Cruises are a promise. We promise to take you to the places you’ve dreamt of, iconic harbours famed the world over and idyllic islands where you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back into a bygone Greece. We promise to spoil you with our legendary hospitality and our stellar Greek food and wines, and to give you the best of Greece with spectacular excursions and special themed events.

Naturally included are the popular ports of Mykonos, Santorini, Messina and Rhodes as well as some less known but equally as beautiful and facsinating destinations… making it that much easier to find the perfect holiday.

And when it comes to cruise holidays, we understand that getting there is half the fun and ensure your onboard experience is enjoyable and entertaining.

Not only offering intimate atmosphere and personal service they are renowned for, our ships include a wide variety of onboard facilities and entertainment such as a movie cinema, fitness centre, beauty salon, arcade style games, library, dance classes and roomy sun decks by the pool. Evenings are complete with International acts in the main lounge, sophisticated Mediterrnaean cuisine in the restaurant, the latest dance hits at the discoteque or trying your luck in the casino.

And if you have a passion for shopping there are also Cruise Value Shops onboard with a wide range of goods at “transit prices”.

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