2018-06-05
2018-11-30
from€ 3595 EUR
Ship
Sea Cloud
Sea Cloud
City
Thessaloniki to Athens
Thessaloniki to Athens
Early Bird Specials on Voyages aboard Sea Cloud & Sea Cloud II
2018-06-05
2018-11-30
Overview
True Greece: the Sporades Rebetiko strains are drifting from a taverna, rugged rocks enclose sandy bathing beaches, chapels gleam white as chalk under a deep blue sky – does this Greek postcard idyll really exist? It does, on the Sporades! With its olive trees and pine forests, monasteries and 60 glorious beaches, Skiathos is considered the most beautiful island by many. The magic of the Cyclades Houses like sugar cubes, blue window-frames, narrow winding streets lined with flowers, windmills and small churches – Mykonos, perhaps the most famous of the Cycladic islands, could have come straight from a book. Set against fishing boats bobbing in the harbour, elegant restaurants, quaint taverns and sophisticated cafés are perfect for whiling away the hours, and the promenade offers visitors a spectacular view of a romantic sunset. The charming capital of the Cyclades Ermoupolis, capital of the island of Syros and the entire Cyclades, was built on two hills and is a unique architectural accomplishment. A great number of monumental neo-classical buildings create the impression of a sophisticated city. As you ascend, the opulence and vastness give way to a maze of narrow passages, creating a more medieval atmosphere. And no matter where you are in this city, the cafés and taverns are filled with Greeks alone, and tourists are nowhere to be seen. A lecturer accompanies the trip Exciting topics, background information and fascinating facts – our expert offers talks on a whole range of subjects from his specialist field.
Departures
Departing on 2019-08-05
3595
Guaranteed cabins. With a guaranteed cabin, you pay the lowest rate, but you leave the choice of cabin down to us. You will receive the cabin number with your cruise documents. Only a limited number of cabins are available in this category. All the cabins on board the SEA CLOUD have their own, unique charm. No matter which cabin you choose, the cabin service will provide everything you need. Your pretty maritime home is tidied twice a day, the fruit bowl is refilled, and the daily programme is left out for you to read (not to mention all the extra little touches...).
4095
All the cabins on board the SEA CLOUD have their own, unique charm. No matter which cabin you choose, the cabin service will provide everything you need. Your pretty maritime home is tidied twice a day, the fruit bowl is refilled, and the daily programme is left out for you to read (not to mention all the extra little touches...). The former officers' cabins offer sailing enthusiasts just the right ambiance. The cabin door leads directly to the Promenade Deck, so one can even sleep in fresh air with the door open. Cabin size: Approx. 9,5 m² / 102 sq ft, cabin 16 is approx. 10 m². Furnishings: Porthole, small sofa, desk, closet, safe, individually adjustable A/C. Bed: Upper and lower single beds (each 80 cm x 200 cm). Bathroom: Approx. 2,5 m² with shower, WC, marble sink, gold-plated fixtures, hair dryer, outlet for razor.
4695
All the cabins on board the SEA CLOUD have their own, unique charm. No matter which cabin you choose, the cabin service will provide everything you need. Your pretty maritime home is tidied twice a day, the fruit bowl is refilled, and the daily programme is left out for you to read (not to mention all the extra little touches...). From these cabins you can quickly access one of the most charming places on board, the Blue Lagoon. Cabin size: Approx. 10,5 m². Furnishings: Panorama window, one chair, one nightstand, closet, dressing table, safe, individually adjustable A/C. Bed: Two single beds (each 80 cm x 200 cm). Bathroom: Approx. 2,5 m² with shower, WC, marble sink, gold-plated fixtures, hair dryer, outlet for .
5195
Guaranteed cabins. With a guaranteed cabin, you pay the lowest rate, but you leave the choice of cabin down to us. You will receive the cabin number with your cruise documents. Only a limited number of cabins are available in this category. All the cabins on board the SEA CLOUD have their own, unique charm. No matter which cabin you choose, the cabin service will provide everything you need. Your pretty maritime home is tidied twice a day, the fruit bowl is refilled, and the daily programme is left out for you to read (not to mention all the extra little touches...).
5455
All the cabins on board the SEA CLOUD have their own, unique charm. No matter which cabin you choose, the cabin service will provide everything you need. Your pretty maritime home is tidied twice a day, the fruit bowl is refilled, and the daily programme is left out for you to read (not to mention all the extra little touches...). These cozy cabins are ideally located on the Promenade Deck, as are the restaurant and lounge. Cabin size: Approx. 12,5 m², cabins 24 & 25 are approx. 11 m². Furnishings: Panorama window, one chair, one nightstand, closet, dressing table, safe, individually adjustable A/C Bed: Two single beds (each 80 cm x 200 cm). Bathroom: Approx. 3 m² with shower, WC, marble sink, gold-plated fixtures, hair dryer, outlet for razor.
5855
All the cabins on board the SEA CLOUD have their own, unique charm. No matter which cabin you choose, the cabin service will provide everything you need. Your pretty maritime home is tidied twice a day, the fruit bowl is refilled, and the daily programme is left out for you to read (not to mention all the extra little touches...). The comfortable twin-bed cabins offer convenience, luxury and above all, a wonderful view of the open ocean. Cabin size: Approx. 13,5 m². Furnishings: Panorama window, one chair, one nightstand, closet, dressing table, safe, individually adjustable A/C. Bed: Two single beds (each 80 cm x 200 cm). Bathroom: Approx. 3 m² with shower, WC, marble sink, gold-plated fixtures, hair dryer, outlet for razor.
6155
All the cabins on board the SEA CLOUD have their own, unique charm. No matter which cabin you choose, the cabin service will provide everything you need. Your pretty maritime home is tidied twice a day, the fruit bowl is refilled, and the daily programme is left out for you to read (not to mention all the extra little touches...). As all cabins on the Captain’s and Lido Deck, these originated in the 1970s. These two cabins are bright and friendly thanks to the corner panorama window. Cabin size: Approx. 13 m². Furnishings: Panorama window, one chair, one nightstand, closet, dressing table, safe, individually adjustable A/C. Bed: King size bed with two separate mattresses (each 80 cm x 200 cm). Bathroom: Approx. 2,6 m² with shower, WC, marble sink, gold-plated fixtures, hair dryer, outlet for razor.
7095
All the cabins on board the SEA CLOUD have their own, unique charm. No matter which cabin you choose, the cabin service will provide everything you need. Your pretty maritime home is tidied twice a day, the fruit bowl is refilled, and the daily programme is left out for you to read (not to mention all the extra little touches...). Cabin size: Approx. 18,5 m² - 20 m². Furnishings: Portholes, one chair, table, two nightstands, dressing table with mirror, walk-in closet, safe, individually adjustable A/C. Bed: Double bed (160 cm x 200 cm). Bathroom: Approx. 3,3 m² - 3,6 m² with tub or shower, WC, marble sink, golden fixtures, hair dryer, outlet for razor
7595
All the cabins on board the SEA CLOUD have their own, unique charm. No matter which cabin you choose, the cabin service will provide everything you need. Your pretty maritime home is tidied twice a day, the fruit bowl is refilled, and the daily programme is left out for you to read (not to mention all the extra little touches...). Cabin size: Approx. 18 m² - 25 m². Furnishings: Portholes, chairs, table, nightstands, decorative marble fireplace, walk-in closet, safe, individually adjustable A/C. Bed: Double bed, King size bed with two separate mattresses or Two single beds. Bathroom: Approx. 4 m² - 7 m² with tub or shower, WC, marble sink, golden fixtures, hair dryer, outlet for razor.
8095
All the cabins on board the SEA CLOUD have their own, unique charm. No matter which cabin you choose, the cabin service will provide everything you need. Your pretty maritime home is tidied twice a day, the fruit bowl is refilled, and the daily programme is left out for you to read (not to mention all the extra little touches...). Cabin size: Approx. 34 m² - 38 m² Furnishings: Portholes, sitting area, nightstands, decorative marble fireplace, desk, walk-in closet, safe, individually adjustable A/C Bed: Large double bed (180 cm x 200 cm). Bathroom: Approx. 9 m² with tub, WC, marble sink, golden fixtures, dressing table, hair dryer, outlet for razor, bath completely outfitted in Carrara marble
Cruise Itinerary
Skiathos is just a few miles from the Greek mainland and is the smallest inhabited island in the northern Sporades. Olives and wine are grown in the mountainous, interior, part of which is forested and boasts lush vegetation. Towards the coast, rich pastures and colourful wildflower meadows give way to the beach and the sea. Skiathos has the most spectacular beaches in the Sporades. Boasting a sheltered location in the south west, Koukounaries beach is 800 m long and is considered to be the finest of the more than 50 beaches on the island with its beautiful fine white sand. The lively capital in the south-east of the island is also named Skiathos and spans two harbours divided by the Bourtzi peninsula.
Mykonos, with its houses like sugar cubes with blue shutters, balconies adorned with flowers, blue-domed churches and windmills, is perhaps the most famous of the Cyclades islands and seems to have sprung out of a picture book. We have to thank Aristoteles Onassis and his international jet-set friends for rediscovering the island in the mid-1950s and developing it into the favourite destination of the rich and famous. In Mykonos town you can happily lose yourself in the labyrinth of whitewashed lanes. Fishing boats bob up and down in the port. Upmarket restaurants, rustic tavernas and classy bars and clubs invite you to stay a while. From the promenade you have a spectacular view over the sea.
In the south of Naxos lies the idyllic fishing village of Agia Anna, with its secluded tavernas and beach bars on the small promenade. On both sides, lovely bays and beaches entice you to swim in the crystal-clear water. The huge Venetian castle in the island's capital, only a few kilometres (miles) away, once protected the city from attackers. Nowadays it offers you a stunning view over the whole island in all its glory. Even the gods loved the island. The German opera "Ariadne auf Naxos" was based on the myth of Dionysus and the Cretan king's daughter.
Although the capital of the Cyclades is situated on the tranquil and traditional island of Syros, outside of the town this seems the most remote island of them all. Ermoupoli, one of the most beautiful island towns in Greece, was built majestically on two hills. Its architecture is exceptional and the numerous monumental neo-classical buildings give the impression of a large, elegant town. Passing over the hill, the spaciousness and vastness transform into a maze of lanes and give a medieval impression.
Imposing cliffs, spectacular beaches and plenty of traditional Cycladic lifestyle - the island of Folegandros is almost untouched by large streams of tourists and can only be reached via the tiny port of Karavostasis. Chora, the largest village on the island and not far from the port, is perched spectacularly on a steep rocky slope 300-metres (985 foot) high and offers a fantastic view over the island and the sea. The church of Panagia is set even further up on the rocks and towers over the little town with its snowy-white cottages like sugar cubes, its beautiful castle and its narrow lanes.
"A ship will come...", declared the singer Melina Mercouri to the port of Piraeus. Later, as Greek Minister for Culture, she made Athens the first European Capital of Culture in 1985. The city is considered the birthplace of Europe, of philosophy and of democracy, and is the embodiment of the Olympic ideal. World-famous and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, its landmark is the magnificent Parthenon temple, lying high up on the Acropolis in all its glory. At the foot of the Acropolis hill is the Plaka, the oldest quarter of Athens, and the world's most modern archaeological museum, the new Acropolis Museum, has been here since 2009.
Itineraries are subject to change.
Sea Cloud
Vessel Type: Tall Ship (Sailing) Length: 109 metres Passenger Capacity: 64 Built / refurbished: 1931 / 2011 Sea Cloud is a ship with a soul, imbued by the original owners, Marjorie Merriweather Post and her husband E.F. Hutton in the 1930’s. The ship has played host to royalty, known service in wartime, and sailed the world over. She is a vessel of incomparable grace that harks back to the golden age of ship travel. Once you’ve been on Sea Cloud under full sail, you’ll begin your own love affair. Welcome aboard a legend Sea Cloud accommodates 58 guests in 28 outside cabins including two original owner’s suites that still feature original marble baths and fireplaces. At 360 feet she is an expansive ship with extensive public spaces on the top deck, where we luxuriate in deck chairs and watch the crew of 18 go aloft in the web of riggings to hand-set her 30 sails. Her dining room is hung with marine oil paintings of the period and accommodates all guests at once for a single seating. We’ll gather in the lounge each evening for Recap. Life aboard is a uniquely pleasing mix of elegance and informality—a return to the golden age of sailing in shorts and deck shoes. You’ll find all shipboard services impeccable. Discover the romance of tall ship sailingExperience something many people don’t know exists in the 21st century—the romance of life under square sails. Discover the thrill of standing on deck as Sea Cloud gently glides through the water, her crew aloft in the riggings, running out and reefing sails. Settle in to your favorite areas on the top deck and bask in the incomparable experience of traveling aboard the finest tall ship to ever sail the seas. Lose yourself in an adventure that, in this day and age, is almost unimaginable. Please note deck and suite plans are indicative only and may vary slightly.
Highlights
• True Greece: the Sporades • The magic of the Cyclades • The charming capital of the Cyclades • A lecturer accompanies the trip