Greek islands and Ephesus by small ship

Seven nights across the Aegean, from the sacred island of Delos and cosmopolitan Mykonos to the ancient city of Ephesus on the Turkish coast. Guided visits to Delos and Ephesus are included.

The ship

M/S Panorama is a 54-metre motor sailer with 24 outside cabins for up to 49 guests, renovated in 2021.

Ship specifications

M/S Panorama

• Type: Motor sailer
• Length: 54 m
• Launched: 1993, rebuilt 2001, renovated 2021
• Cabins: 24 outside cabins on three decks
• Guests: Up to 49
• Crew: 16 to 18

Cabins

Cabins on the upper and main decks have windows, and lower deck cabins have portholes. Bathrooms are finished in marble or Corian, and every cabin has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, mini fridge, hairdryer and safe.

Life on board

The main deck lounge and dining room have large windows onto the ports of call, with a single open sitting at dinner. There is an indoor and outdoor bar on the upper deck, a sun deck, and a swimming platform at the stern for swim stops.

Itinerary

• Day 1, Athens (Lavrion) to Kea: Board at Lavrion and sail to Kea.
• Day 2, Delos and Mykonos: A guided visit to Delos, then an evening in Mykonos.
• Day 3, Samos: Pythagorion, with optional visits to the Heraion and Panagia Spiliani.
• Day 4, Kuşadası, Türkiye: A guided visit to Ephesus and the Library of Celsus.
• Day 5, Patmos: The Grotto of the Apocalypse and the Monastery of St John.
• Day 6, Naxos: The largest of the Cyclades, with mountain villages to explore.
• Day 7, Sifnos to Lavrion: Whitewashed villages and island cooking, then the return sail.
• Day 8, Lavrion: Disembark after breakfast.

Sailing dates in 2027

Fridays from Lavrion, near Athens: 30 April, 14 May, 10 September, 1 and 8 October.

Starting prices for 2027

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

• Category C, lower deck: from €3,190
• Category B, lower deck: from €3,850
• Category A, upper or main deck: from €4,390

Port charges: €375 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
• Guided excursions to Delos and to Ephesus
• 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/S Panorama, 24 cabins
• Route: Lavrion to Lavrion
• Duration: 7 nights
• Season: April to October 2027
• Price: From €3,190 per person