Unexplored Greece: the quiet Cyclades and Dodecanese

Seven nights on the Aegean islands most visitors never reach, from long-lived Ikaria and spiritual Patmos to Amorgos and the Small Cyclades. Two guided tours, kayaks and paddle boards 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, with a swimming platform at the stern.

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 to Cape Sounion: Sunset cocktails and dinner beneath the Temple of Poseidon.
• Day 2, Ikaria: A swim at Seychelles beach, then the island known for long lives.
• Day 3, Patmos and Lipsi: A guided morning at the Monastery and Grotto of St John, then quiet Lipsi.
• Day 4, Kalymnos: The island of sponge divers, with hiking and an optional sponge tour.
• Day 5, Amorgos: A swim at Egiali, then the island's honeyed raki and clifftop Chora.
• Day 6, Amorgos, Koufonisia and Iraklia: A guided walk on Amorgos and swim stops in the Small Cyclades.
• Day 7, Serifos: A last island before the farewell dinner.
• Day 8, Athens: Disembark after breakfast.

Sailing dates in 2027

Fridays from Athens: 7, 21 and 28 May; 4, 18 and 25 June; 9, 16 and 23 July; 6, 13 and 27 August; 3, 17 and 24 September.

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: €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
• A guided half-day walk on Amorgos and a half-day tour of Patmos
• Kayaks, paddle boards and snorkelling equipment, subject to availability
• Filter coffee, tea and drinking water all day
• 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: Athens to Athens
• Duration: 7 nights
• Season: May to September 2027
• Price: From €3,190 per person