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One of the most popular Ponant Mediterrranean cruises is our Heart of the Greek Islands 9-night cruise from Venice to Athens on Le Boreal.
Package Duration: 9 nights
Cruise Starts: 10 July, 2025 – from Athens to Athens
Cruise Ends: 17 July, 2025 – from Athens to Athens
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PONANT CRUISE DEALS - HEART OF THE GREEK ISLANDS
Description:
🎶 Greek Islands Cruise Aboard Le Boréal
In partnership with the Festival de Pâques Aix-en-Provence, this unique 8-day voyage blends sacred music and serene exploration, offering a spiritually uplifting experience through the jewels of the Aegean.
Sailing round-trip from Athens, you'll discover the beauty and history of the Greek Islands—from the Peloponnese to the Cyclades and Dodecanese. Each port includes one shore excursion per person, chosen from a curated list by PONANT.
Highlights include:
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Patmos, home to the Cave of the Apocalypse and Saint John’s Monastery
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Hydra, a car-free island with old-world charm and scenic monasteries
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Amorgos, with dramatic volcanic cliffs and crystal-clear waters
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Symi, known for its neoclassical harbour and tranquil ambiance
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Santorini, with its breathtaking caldera and cliffside villages
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Delos, a UNESCO-listed island filled with ancient ruins
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Paros and Milos, both rich in Cycladic beauty, from whitewashed homes to hidden coves
Onboard, families can enjoy special programming through the Kid Explorers Club (ages 4–13), while adults can savour musical moments, fine cuisine, and expert-led excursions.
Whether you're drawn by history, landscape, or culture, this PONANT journey offers a refined way to explore the timeless allure of Greece.
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | Athens (Piraeus) Greece | 6:00 PM | |
| 11 Jul 2026 | Patmos, Greece | 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 12 Jul 2026 | Symi, Greece | 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Amorgos, Greece | 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Santorini, Greece | ||
| 14 Jul 2026 | Milos, Greece | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Delos, Greece | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Paros, Greece | 2:15 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Hydra, Greece | 8:00 AM | 6:15 PM |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Athens (Piraeus) Greece | 8:00 AM |
Your Ships:
Environmentally friendly, fitted with innovative equipment and complete with lounges designed to be largely open to the exterior, the luxury Ponant ships offer a unique type of cruise experience. Onboard this ship sailing under the French flag, you'll experience the incomparable pleasure of a cozily intimate cruise offering the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic chic ambiance and with five-star service.
| Cruise | Le Boreal, 7 Night At the heart of the Greek islands ex Athens (Piraeus) Greece Return |
|---|---|
| Cruise Line | Ponant |
| Ship | Le Boreal |
| Destination | EU Mediterranean |
| Brief Description | 7 Night Cruise sailing from Athens (Piraeus) Greece onboard Le Boreal |
| Type of Cruise | Luxury |
| Departure Date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Cruise Description |
In partnership with the Festival de Pâques Aix en Provence, this cruise, both musical and spiritual, will be a space for reflection, with sacred music as its framework and culminating point. This cruise, will cultivate the art of peaceful travel as well as a family spirit, thanks to its customised activities on board and on shore for youngsters*, with the Kid Explorers Club. The Greek Islands, from the Peloponnese to the Cyclades via the Dodecanese, are enchanting, bewitching and captivating. From the sheer coastlines bordered by paradisiacal turquoise waters to the archaeological sites that are as emblematic as they are monumental, let yourself fall under the spell of these jewels of the Aegean Sea. From Athens, set sail aboard Le Boréal for 8-day cruise in the heart of the most beautiful Greek islands. Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. Throughout your journey, you will benefit from an excursion included per person per port of call, to choose from a selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, admire the ancestral history of Hydra through its famous monuments and museums, discover the monastery of Saint John and the Cave of the Apocalypse where the last book of the New Testament was revealed to John the Apostle, from Patmos, or admire the sumptuous archaeological sites, from the Temples of Zeus, Apollo and Athena to the Terrace of the Lions, from Delos. The diversity of experiences on offer promises you intense and varied moments. *for children aged 4 to 13 years old |