Cruise Line |
Seabourn |
Ship |
Seabourn Ovation |
Destination |
EU Mediterranean |
Nights |
21 |
Departure Date |
02 Oct 2021 |
Description |
21 Night Cruise sailing return from Athens onboard Seabourn Ovation.
Re-Defining Ultra-Luxury Cruising...Again. As Seabourn celebrates 30 years of enriching and enhancing ultra-luxury cruising, we’re proud to introduce the next stage of our evolution. We welcome Seabourn Ovation, sister ship to the already renowned Seabourn Encore. Her arrival has crowned a fleet that is already the newest, most modern and most acclaimed at sea and will deliver a wealth of new concepts, a fresh design vision and a host of illuminating ideas to delight the world’s most discerning travelers.
As with Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn enlisted the participation of master designer Adam D. Tihany. Recognized as one of the preeminent designers in the world, Tihany specializes in developing elegantly individual spaces for the most highly rated restaurants, hotels, resorts and spas in the hospitality industry. He is also renowned for his unique ability to realize and embody the particular personalities of his clients and the preferences of their clientele in his designs.
Highlights of this cruise:
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Piraeus has been the port for Athens since 482 BC. The busy harbor is filled with ferries and cruise ships making their way to the Greek Islands and other Mediterranean cities. The busy metropolis of Athens and its treasure trove of antiquities lie just a few miles from the port. Even as the reality of the modern city took hold, with its high-rise apartments, crowded sidewalks and bustling traffic, the beauty of the Acropolis, the outstanding museums, charming cafés, sidewalk markets and startling views come together in a cultural mosaic for all to enjoy.
Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece
This charming village of white houses climbing up the slopes is beautifully situated on the sparkling Gulf of Mirabello. The attractive Venetian harbor is surrounded by restaurants, outdoor cafes and clusters of shops selling everything from necessities to souvenirs. The ship docks in the center of town, and you are able to wander at will and enjoy the atmosphere of Crete's foremost resort.
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Kusadasi, which means "bird island," is set in a superb gulf known for its sparkling water, broad sandy beaches and large marina. The city has managed to retain a certain earthiness while doing a brisk trade in Turkish carpets and leather goods to visitors. The town's old quarter is a picturesque maze of winding streets and houses adorned with flowers and birdcages. In the center stands a 17th-century caravanserai, now converted into a hotel. The resort is also gateway to important sites of archaeological and religious interest.
Mykonos, Greece
The quintessential Greek island of Mykonos is marked by whitewashed houses, domed churches, imposing windmills, and a labyrinth of winding streets designed to disorient pirates. Everywhere there is a dash of bright, bold blue - doors, shutters and window frames, sea and sky. The harbor bustles with colorful fishing boats, vendors selling fish and locals gathered with visitors in the casual seaside cafes. The port even comes with two beloved mascots, the pelicans Petros and Irini.
Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece
This charming village of white houses climbing up the slopes is beautifully situated on the sparkling Gulf of Mirabello. The attractive Venetian harbor is surrounded by restaurants, outdoor cafes and clusters of shops selling everything from necessities to souvenirs. The ship docks in the center of town, and you are able to wander at will and enjoy the atmosphere of Crete's foremost resort.
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Kusadasi, which means "bird island," is set in a superb gulf known for its sparkling water, broad sandy beaches and large marina. The city has managed to retain a certain earthiness while doing a brisk trade in Turkish carpets and leather goods to visitors. The town's old quarter is a picturesque maze of winding streets and houses adorned with flowers and birdcages. In the center stands a 17th-century caravanserai, now converted into a hotel. The resort is also gateway to important sites of archaeological and religious interest.
Istanbul, Turkey
Spanning Europe and Asia, exotic Istanbul is one of the world's most fascinating cities. Domes and minarets enhance the skyline. In the old Stamboul area, traces remain of every city built since the community was established over 600 years before Christ. Once Rome's eastern capital, Istanbul was also the center of the huge Ottoman Empire. Landmarks include Hagia Sophia, once Christendom's greatest church; the Blue Mosque with its striking Iznik tiles; Topkapi Palace, containing a sultan's ransom of treasures; Chora Church with its Byzantine mosaics; and the Grand Bazaar, the ultimate shopping experience.
Bodrum, Turkey
Today Bodrum is a picturesque yacht harbor filled with traditional wood-varnished sailboats, charming outdoor cafes and streets bursting with small shops selling carpets, leatherwear, jewelry and local artwork. In antiquity, it was the site of ancient Halicarnassus. Under King Mausolus, the city prospered, and in death, the king left the city its most enduring legacy, his majestic tomb, from which we derive the term "mausoleum." Only its massive foundations remain today but it was the largest tomb ever built by the Greeks and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Models on the site recreate its form for visitors. Alexander the Great attacked the city in 334 BC, leveling all but the Mausoleum, which was later destroyed by an earthquake. When the Knights of St. John lost their castle in Smyrna in 1402, they came here. Finding the mausoleum in ruins, they used the stone to construct the Castle of St. Peter, which proudly stood sentinel to the city. Together with their fortifications on Kos and Rhodes, the Knights dominated the southeastern Aegean, running a hospital for passing pilgrims and ruling the seas as privateers in swift vessels. They remained until 1523, when Ottoman ruler, Suleyman the Magnificent, conquered Rhodes and the Knights' position became untenable. The castle still dominates the harbor and houses an archeological museum.
Rhodes, Greece
Best known of the Dodecanese Islands, Rhodes is a fascinating architectural patchwork of her past. Here the legacy of the ancient Greeks mingles with that of besieging Turks, crusading knights, and occupying Italians. Twin bronze deer, the symbol of Rhodes, guard the Mandraki Harbor where the 100-foot Colossus is said to have stood, a wonder of the ancient world. The medieval Crusader City is dominated by the Palace of the Grand Masters, while cobbled streets lead to the bustling bazaar and a lively harbor that is a center of the international yachting scene.
Thira (Santorini), Greece
"Thira, the Wild Island" and "Kalliste, the Fairest One" - all terms of endearment for this seductive, volcanic Greek island in the Sea of Crete. Extraordinary for its black sand beaches and sheer limestone cliffs, Santorini also showcases remnants of the Phoenician, Spartan and Minoan cultures, which fell under the island's spell - an unvarying, irresistible lure that continues to this day. Fira, the picturesque, pedestrian-only capital, is reached from the seaport via a short cable car ride that offers thrilling views as you ascend.
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Prices |
Category |
Twin Per Person |
Single Per Person |
V1 - Veranda Suite |
AU $18,999 |
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V4 - Veranda Suite |
AU $18,999 |
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V2 - Veranda Suite |
AU $20,199 |
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V5 - Veranda Suite |
AU $20,199 |
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V3 - Veranda Suite |
AU $21,399 |
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V6 - Veranda Suite |
AU $21,399 |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
02/10 |
Athens (Piraeus) Greece |
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06:00 PM |
2 |
03/10 |
Aghios Nikolaos, Greece |
09:00 AM |
07:00 PM |
3 |
04/10 |
Patmos, Greece |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
4 |
05/10 |
Kusadasi, Turkey |
07:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
5 |
06/10 |
Cesme, Turkey |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
6 |
07/10 |
Mykonos, Greece |
08:00 AM |
09:00 PM |
7 |
08/10 |
Skiathos, Greece |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
8 |
09/10 |
Athens (Piraeus) Greece |
07:00 AM |
07:00 PM |
9 |
10/10 |
Patmos, Greece |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
10 |
11/10 |
Aghios Nikolaos, Greece |
07:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
11 |
12/10 |
Kusadasi, Turkey |
07:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
12 |
13/10 |
Mykonos, Greece |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
13 |
14/10 |
Skiathos, Greece |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
14 |
15/10 |
Bozcaada (Tenedos), Turkey |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
15 |
16/10 |
Istanbul, Turkey |
07:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
16 |
17/10 |
Limnos (Myrina), Greece |
09:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
17 |
18/10 |
Cesme, Turkey |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
18 |
19/10 |
Bodrum, Turkey |
08:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
19 |
20/10 |
Rhodes, Greece |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
20 |
21/10 |
Santorini, Greece |
08:00 AM |
09:00 PM |
21 |
22/10 |
Spetses, Greece |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
22 |
23/10 |
Athens (Piraeus) Greece |
07:00 AM |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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