Classical Greece: the Cyclades, Crete and the Peloponnese

Seven nights that balance the Cyclades with the Peloponnese: Santorini and Mykonos, Knossos on Crete, the Byzantine rock of Monemvasia, Nafplion for Mycenae, and car-free Hydra.

The ship

Sailings are on M/Y Harmony G, with 21 cabins for up to 44 guests and renovated in 2023, or in June and July on M/Y Harmony V, with 25 cabins for up to 49 guests.

Ship specifications

M/Y Harmony G

• Type: Mega-yacht
• Length: 54 m
• Launched: 2001, renovated 2023
• Cabins: 21 cabins, two of them triples
• Guests: Up to 44
• Crew: 16 to 18

Cabins

Cabins are spread across the upper deck (4), main deck (11) and lower deck (6), with twin or queen-size beds and large windows, or two portholes on the lower deck. All have an en-suite shower, flat-screen TV, mini fridge, hairdryer, individually controlled air conditioning and a safe.

Life on board

The bar lounge and dining room are on the main deck, with meals served al fresco when the weather allows. The upper deck has an indoor and outdoor lounge, and the sun deck has loungers and parasols.

M/Y Harmony V

• Type: Mega-yacht
• Length: 55 m
• Launched: 2009, renovated 2021
• Cabins: 25 cabins
• Guests: Up to 49
• Crew: 16 to 18

Cabins

Nine cabins are on the main deck and sixteen on the upper deck, where beds can be set as twins or a double. All have large windows, an en-suite shower finished in Corian, a flat-screen TV, mini fridge, hairdryer, individually controlled air conditioning and a safe.

Life on board

The bar lounge and dining room are on the main deck, surrounded by large windows. The upper deck has an outdoor dining area that can be closed in, and the sun deck has loungers.

Itinerary

• Day 1, Athens to Kea: Board at Marina Zea and sail to Kea.
• Day 2, Delos and Mykonos: An optional morning on Delos, then Mykonos.
• Day 3, Santorini: Anchor below Fira for the caldera and its villages.
• Day 4, Rethymnon, Crete: An optional visit to Knossos.
• Day 5, Kythira: A swim stop and an evening in the island's quiet Chora.
• Day 6, Monemvasia and Nafplion: The medieval fortress town, then on to Nafplion.
• Day 7, Nafplion, Hydra and Athens: An optional visit to Mycenae, an afternoon on Hydra and the captain's dinner.
• Day 8, Athens: Disembark after breakfast.

Sailing dates in 2027

Fridays from Athens. On Harmony G: 16, 23 and 30 April; 7, 21 and 28 May; 30 July; 27 August; 3, 10, 17 and 24 September; 1, 8 and 15 October. On Harmony V: 4, 11 and 18 June; 23 July.

Starting prices for 2027

Per person, two sharing a double or twin cabin, for seven nights.

• Category C: from €2,900 on Harmony G, €3,100 on Harmony V
• Category B, main deck: from €3,650
• Category A: from €4,150 on Harmony G, €4,250 on Harmony V
• Category P, upper deck: from €4,570

Port charges: €350 per person.

Included

• Seven nights aboard in your chosen cabin category
• Buffet breakfast and one meal a day, with a welcome cocktail, a Greek night, a BBQ on deck (weather permitting) and the captain's dinner
• Filter coffee, tea and drinking water all day
• Snorkelling equipment, subject to availability
• An English-speaking cruise escort

Not included

• Port charges, per person, as listed above
• Drinks other than those included
• Shore excursions, unless listed as included
• Crew gratuities, usually about €15 to €18 per person per day
• Wi-Fi, available at a charge

Good to know

• Prices are per person, two sharing a double or twin cabin. Single supplements, third-person and children's rates are available on request.
• A 25% deposit confirms your cabin, with the balance due 90 days before departure.
• Cancellation: €80 per person up to 120 days before, 20% from 119 to 90 days, 35% from 89 to 60 days, 50% from 59 to 45 days and 100% from 44 days.
• Itineraries may change at the captain's discretion in bad weather.
• Your concierge can arrange flights, transfers, hotel nights before or after, and shore excursions.
• Pay in fiat or crypto, including stablecoins such as USDC.

Key features

• Ship: M/Y Harmony G or M/Y Harmony V
• Route: Athens to Athens
• Duration: 7 nights
• Season: April to October 2027
• Price: From €2,900 per person