Ionian Odyssey
Overview
8-day cruise, from / to Athens, Marina Zeas Aboard the 21-cabin M/Y Harmony G - Limited sailings June, July, August Aboard the 25-cabin M/Y Harmony V - Limited sailings July, August A 7 day- cruise program from/to Athens to the Ionian Islands through the Canal of Corinth “Experience one different world of the Greek islands with emerald landscapes, sparkling turquoise waters and colorful tranquil port towns”.Small Ship Cruising
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Itinerary
Embark in Marina Zea in Athens, between 2-3 pm (14:00-15:00hrs) Feel the excitement build as you receive a warm welcome with a refreshing drink, setting the tone for the maritime escapade ahead.
Familiarize yourself with your floating home, forge connections with fellow travelers and the friendly crew. The ship departs soon after embarkation, when our Captain’s welcome and the safety drill demonstration is over.
As the sun paints the sky with hues of gold, indulge in a sumptuous Welcome Dinner on board. We are ready to navigate the legendary Corinth Canal and venture towards the enchanting destination of Kefalonia. Overnight at sea.
Meal Plan: Only Dinner
Awaken to the gentle lull of the sea as we anchor at a secluded bay near Sami, for a refreshing morning swim-stop. Immerse yourself in the crystalline waters, surrounded by the natural beauty that defines Kefalonia.
Following lunch onboard, we make our way to Sami port, a captivating locale renowned as the main setting for the movie "Captain Corelli’s Mandolin." Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure, exploring the surroundings of nearby Mellisani Cave or stroll around the serene Karavomilos
Lake.
For those seeking further exploration, indulge in an optional excursion to uncover the island's hidden gems. Venture into the enchanting Drogarati cave, wander through the capital town of Argostoli, pay homage to the island's patron saint at the Monastery of Agios Gerasimos, and savor the flavors of renowned local wines at one of the island's prestigious wineries. As the sun dips below the horizon, indulge in the freedom to choose your dining experience. Whether you opt for a charming local eatery or a seaside taverna, let the flavors of Kefalonia tantalize your taste buds. Overnight in Sami, Kefalonia.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Early morning sail towards these enchanting islands, celebrated for their natural splendor, crystalline waters, and verdant landscapes. Our vessel arrives at Antipaxos, a gem nestled close to Paxos, renowned for its small size yet grandeur in stunning beaches and translucent turquoise waters. Immerse yourself in the beauty of a pristine beach, revel in a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear sea, and delight in an onboard BBQ.
In the afternoon, set sail for Gaios, the heart of Paxos and its main town and port. Gaios greets you with its picturesque charm and captivating allure. Wander through narrow lanes adorned with vibrant flowers, explore local boutiques, and absorb the island's unique atmosphere.
At sunset, Gaios transforms into a romantic haven. Enjoy the freedom of your evening, discovering the local cuisine at a charming taverna or experiencing the vibrant nightlife in Gaios. Whether you prefer a leisurely dinner under the stars or dancing the night away, Gaios caters to every whim. Following midnight, we set sail towards Corfu.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner
Your seafaring adventure reaches the enchanting island of Corfu, where history, architecture, and culture intertwine in a mesmerizing tapestry. As we dock near Corfu's cruise port, immerse yourself in the allure of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Corfu, or Kerkyra, beckons with its unique blend of influences from the Venetians, French, British, and Greeks.
Enjoy a full day at your leisure to explore both the town and the island. Delve into the layers of Corfu's past, from ancient influences to more recent cultural amalgamations. The island's diverse architecture, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant culture await your discovery.
For those seeking a deeper dive into Corfu's splendors, join our optional morning excursion to Kanoni area. Marvel at the breathtaking view of Mouse Island and the Vlacherna Monastery. Explore the Mon Repo Palace with its museum and lush green garden. A guided walk through the
Old Town unveils the Liston Promenade and Spianada Square, offering a glimpse into Corfu's rich heritage.
Return to the ship for a Greek Night celebration on board. Immerse yourself in the lively spirit of Greek culture through music, dance, and culinary delights.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner
Wake up to a beautiful beach near Ithaki, our next port of call. Spend the day enjoying the refreshing sea or savor a leisurely breakfast on the deck. Our suggestion? Why not indulge in both, making the most of the idyllic surroundings.
After a delicious BBQ lunch on board, our ship gracefully navigates towards Vathi, the capital and main port of Ithaca. Renowned for its connection to Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey, Ithaca stands as the famed homeland of Odysseus. Vathi welcomes you with a picturesque panorama, featuring colorful houses adorning the waterfront, traditional tavernas, and charming shops that imbue the town with a serene atmosphere.
Take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront, where the echo of ancient tales mingles with the gentle lapping of the sea. Choose one of the typical tavernas that line the waterfront for an evening of culinary delights. Whether you opt for fresh seafood or traditional Greek fare, Vathi promises a feast for the senses. As the night descends, let the captivating charm of Vathi cradle you in its embrace. Whether you choose to savor a moonlit moment on deck or explore the town's evening ambiance, the overnight stay in Vathi extends an invitation to immerse yourself in the tranquility of legendary Ithaca
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
As the sun rises, our vessel departs from the charming port of Ithaca, embarking on a morning journey to the picturesque Nafpaktos or the historically significant town of Messolonghi. Our experienced captain promises a scenic route, making a delightful pitstop at a beautiful beach for another refreshing swim.
Have a tasty lunch onboard as we navigate through the Gulf of Patras.
Soon, the town on the horizon hints at the day’s adventure. In Nafpaktos (on anchor) , the Venetian harbor sparkles in the sunlight, with a medieval castle perched high above the town. Strolling along narrow cobbled streets, you admire centuries-old architecture and feel the pulse of a rich maritime history.
If instead the journey leads to Messolonghi, the landscape shifts to tranquil lagoons teeming with wildlife. Walking along the water’s edge, migratory birds glide overhead, and the town’s historic streets tell stories of resistance, resilience, and the eras of Ottoman and Venetian rule. As evening falls, the town comes alive with the aroma of local cuisine. You have the chance to dine at a cozy taverna, where the flavors of the region are served with warm hospitality. Later, under a starlit sky, the ship sets sail once again: the Corinth Canal is calling us toward the next chapter of our journey.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
As dawn graces the horizon, witness the awe-inspiring passage through the Corinth Canal, a testament to human ingenuity connecting the Saronic Gulf with the Aegean Sea. The morning unfolds with breathtaking views, marking the beginning of a day filled with exploration. Our maritime sojourn takes us to the small yet enchanting island of Agistri, known for its natural beauty and crystal-clear waters. Indulge in a final swim off the ship, savoring the embrace of the Saronic Gulf.
A healthy light lunch onboard sets the stage for our arrival at Aegina. Enjoy free time to explore the island and its charming town or opt for our optional excursion, unveiling the Monastery of Agios Nectarios, the ancient temple of Aphaia, and the picturesque Aegina town.
As the sun sets on the Saronic, relish a Captain's Farewell Dinner, a culinary celebration of the experiences shared and memories created throughout the cruise.
Our voyage concludes with an evening arrival at Marina Zeas. The twinkling lights of Athens greet you, providing a fitting backdrop to reminisce about the days spent exploring the wonders of the Ionian islands.
Meal Plan: Breakfast lunch and Dinner
Your final day aboard our cruise begins with breakfast. At 8:30-09:00AM, the time comes to bid farewell to your floating home. Disembarkation is not a goodbye but a "see you later." Farewell, for now, with the hope that we'll have the pleasure of welcoming you back on one of our cruises soon.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Inclusions
• Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning
• Half-board: Buffet breakfast and 1 meal daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a Greek night Evening, fun BBQ (weather permitting), and Captain’s Dinner
• Regular (filter) coffee, tea and drinking water free all day
• Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability)
• English-Speaking Cruise Escort
Exclusions
• Beverages (except those mentioned above)
• Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements
• Crew tips
• Passenger personal expenses
• Wi-Fi (available at charge)
Notes
From Athens, Marina Zeas - Friday Sailings
CABIN CATEGORIES
M/Y HARMONY G
Cat C Lower Deck, Twin or double beds
Cat B Main Deck, Twin beds
Cat A Main Deck, Cat P Upper Deck, Twin or double beds Twin beds
Cat P Upper Deck, Twin or double beds
M/Y HARMONY V
Cat C Main Deck, Double beds
Cat B Main Deck, Double or flexible beds
Cat A Upper Deck, Flexible beds
Cat P Upper Deck, Twin or double beds
M/Y HARMONY G
Mega Yacht
GENERAL INFORMATION
Length: 54 m
Launched: 2001 | Renovated: 2023
Cabins: 21
Capacity: 44 passengers
Crew: 16-18
The M/Y HARMONY G is a 54-meter/21-cabin elegant yacht that was launched in 2001 and renovated in 2023. This sleek high-tech looking yacht complies with the most stringent SOLAS safety regulations. Service on board is provided by your Captain, the Cruise Coordinator and your
experienced Marine and Hotel crew members. Service will be attentive or unobtrusive according to your requirements and priority is always given to the safety and comfort of passengers. Organized excursions are available for most ports of call and can be pre-booked or reserved 24 hours in advance.
The M/Y HARMONY G is a modern elegant yacht with a sleek high-tech look very similar to the private yachts to be found in the famous ports of the world.
CABIN SPECIFICATIONS
The 21 cabins of the M/Y HARMONY G are located on the Upper Deck (4 cabins), the Main Deck (11 cabins) and the Lower Deck (6 cabins). They are upscale, intimate and decorated with soft color furnishing. The cabins are equipped with twin or queen size beds, with two of the cabins being triples, and have large windows (two portholes on the Lower Deck). All cabins offer en suite bathrooms with shower, flat-screen TVs, CD/DVD players, music channels, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.
LIFE ON BOARD
During the day, life on board centers around the Bar Lounge and Dining Room at the Main Deck and meals are also served “al fresco” depending on the weather. The Captain will drop anchor at secluded bays and beautiful uninhabited islands where, weather permitting, guests enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. The Mega Yacht accommodates all guests at one single seating and provide a high standard of cuisine, always with some local flavor.
Main deck lounge & dining room
The classy dining room is surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views of the ports of call. The spacious dining room seats all passengers in a single, unassigned seating and food is served at the table or displayed on the state of the art hot & cold buffet which.
Upper deck lounge area & dining room
The interior lounge has relaxing couches and comfortable lounge chairs where you can have a drink and gaze out of the large windows at the breathtaking sceneries you are cruising into, read a book, watch television on the satellite TV or one of our documentaries on the next place you are visiting. Also located on the Upper Deck, the outdoor dining area provides beautiful views of the ports of call
visited.
Sun deck
The vessel features a Sun Deck with a sitting area to relax and enjoy unobstructed views and with ample Sun loungers’ space to bask under the sun, read a good book or just gaze at the scenery.
M/Y HARMONY V
Mega Yacht
GENERAL INFORMATION
Length: 55 m
Launched: 2009 | Renovated: 2021
Cabins: 25
Capacity: 49 passengers
Crew: 16-18
The M/Y HARMONY V is a 183 ½ ft-wide elegant yacht and was rebuilt/launched in July 2009. HARMONY V complies with EUROSOLAS safety regulations, ISPS (International Ships Port Safety Code) ISM, (International Safety Management), while its powerful engines, generators and state of the art stabilizers will allow for safe and comfortable cruising. Service on board is provided by your Captain, the Cruise Coordinator and your experienced Marine and Hotel crew members. Service will be attentive or unobtrusive according to your requirements and priority is always given to the safety and comfort of passengers. Organized excursions are available for most ports of call and can be pre-booked or reserved 24 hours in advance.
The M/Y HARMONY V is a modern elegant yacht with a sleek high-tech look very similar to the private yachts to be found in the famous ports of the world.
CABIN SPECIFICATIONS
The 25 cabins of the M/Y HARMONY V are located on the Main deck (9 cabins) and on the Upper Deck (16 cabins). All cabins are premium and contemporary and are decorated with soft color furnishings. All 16 cabins on the Upper Deck offer flexible bedding configuration, which can be set to offer either two twin beds or a double bed. All cabins offer large windows and ensuite bathrooms with shower and elegant Corian finishing on walls and floors. Each cabin is equipped with flatscreen TV, DVD player, mini-fridge, hairdryer, individually controlled A/C, and safe deposit box.
LIFE ON BOARD
During the day, life on board centers around the Bar Lounge and Dining Room at the Main Deck and meals are also served “al fresco” depending on the weather and the ship location. The Mega Yacht accommodate all guests at one single seating and provide a high standard of cuisine, always with some local flavor. The classy dining room is surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views of the ports of call. The Sun Deck is the ideal place to bask under the sun, read a good book or just gaze at the scenery.
Main deck lounge & dining room
The classy dining room is surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views of the ports of call. The spacious dining room seats all passengers in a single, unassigned seating and food is served at the table or displayed on the state of the art hot & cold buffet which also includes an “a la minute cooking” section.
Sun deck
Outdoor/Indoor Dining Room & Loungers
Located on the Upper Deck, the outdoor dining area, also convertible into indoor area provides beautiful views of the ports of call visited and meals are served alfresco weather permitted. Sun loungers are available to bask under the sun, read a good book or just gaze at the scenery.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - -10% on all bookings made until January 31, 2026.
* FAMILY OFFER
• SINGLE parent with 1 or max 2 children in same cabin: The parent pays Single cruise fare & children cruise for FREE
• COUPLE with 1 child sharing the same cabin: No charge for the child up to 10 years old 50% reduction for the child 11-17 years old
• COUPLE with 2 or 3 (regardless of age) children: Both cabins will be charged at Single rate (single adult rate)
• Children (5-17 years old) having pre-booked the Family offer: 25% reduction on all optional excursion
*The offer needs to be requested at the time of reservation, it is subject to availability and occupancy levels. Port taxes are excluded.
Conditions & Restrictions for the Family offers:
• They apply for children 5-17 years old
• They are valid for new bookings only
• They are on request and on first come-first served basis
• “Special Family offer” to be mentioned at the time of booking so that the discounted rates will apply for the reservation. Otherwise, Full rates will apply.
• No reduction offered on port taxes which are additional for all participants
• They cannot be combined with any existing or future early bird discounts or special offers including Club exclusive offers.
Port Charges: Harmony G & V : AUD 849.
NOT INCLUDED IN CRUISE FARE
Such personal expenses as drinks (other than included in the rate), laundry, spa-where applicable-, boutique items and gratuities, (gratuities are optional but as a rule, satisfied clients are expected to give to the captain, at the end of the cruise) medical expenses, port taxes, shore excursions (shore excursions are proposed and arranged on board by the tour leaders), use of the on board Wi-Fi (available at a charge), expenditures incurred ashore, and anything not mentioned in cruise program.
AMENDMENTS
There may be a charge for amendments of cruise date or decreasing pax number received less than 60 days prior to sailing.
Itineraries can be changed at the discretion of Cruise Company and of the Vessel's Captain in case of adverse weather conditions - winds of 6/7 Beaufort or more depending on the vessel- on port authorities not allowing a vessel to leave port or in case of other extraordinary conditions. Such itinerary changes do not automatically entitle passengers to any refunds, but Cruise Company guarantees that passengers are disembarked at the advertised port of disembarkation on time for their flights.
Dates & Pricing
M/Y HARMONY G Cat C Lower Deck, Twin or double beds
Cat B Main Deck, Twin beds
Cat A Main Deck, Cat P Upper Deck, Twin or double beds Twin bed
Cat P Twin or double beds, Upper Deck
M/Y HARMONY G Cat C Lower Deck, Twin or double beds
Cat B Main Deck, Twin beds
Cat A Main Deck, Cat P Upper Deck, Twin or double beds Twin bed
Cat P Twin or double beds, Upper Deck
M/Y HARMONY G Cat C Lower Deck, Twin or double beds
Cat B Main Deck, Twin beds
Cat A Main Deck, Cat P Upper Deck, Twin or double beds Twin bed
Cat P Twin or double beds, Upper Deck
M/Y HARMONY G Cat C Lower Deck, Twin or double beds
Cat B Main Deck, Twin beds
Cat A Main Deck, Cat P Upper Deck, Twin or double beds Twin bed
Cat P Twin or double beds, Upper Deck
M/Y HARMONY V Cat C Main Deck, Double beds
Cat B Main Deck, Double or flexible beds
Cat A Upper Deck, Flexible beds
Cat P Upper Deck, Twin or double beds
M/Y HARMONY V Cat C Main Deck, Double beds
Cat B Main Deck, Double or flexible beds
Cat A Upper Deck, Flexible beds
Cat P Upper Deck, Twin or double beds
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