Cruises to Greece from Australiaup to -48%

What does a Greece cruise actually look like?

Greece cruising is concentrated in the Eastern Mediterranean and the broader Mediterranean Sea, which together account for the great majority of sailings on offer. Most itineraries are 9 nights at the median, though voyages run anywhere from 3 to 24 nights — long enough to suit a first-timer looking for a sampler and an experienced cruiser wanting a deeper immersion. A small number of sailings are transatlantic crossings that include Greece as part of a longer repositioning voyage.

Itinerary shapes are mixed: some sailings are round trips returning to the same port, while others are one-way voyages finishing in a different city — meaning a short domestic or international flight connects the two ends rather than a return to the same pier. Worth knowing before you choose.

Where do Greece cruises depart from?

Athens (Piraeus) is by far the most common embarkation point, making it the natural base for a pre-cruise night in the city. Rome (Civitavecchia) is the next most popular, followed by Barcelona, Istanbul, Ravenna and Venice. If you are flying in from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth, the port choice will shape your whole trip — and that is exactly where our cruise experts earn their place. We can book the flight to your embarkation port, a hotel the night before so you arrive refreshed, and transfers straight to the ship.

Which cruise lines sail to Greece?

Celebrity Cruises leads the field with the widest selection of sailings, closely followed by Royal Caribbean. Luxury lines are strongly represented: Silversea and Azamara both offer smaller-ship itineraries that call at ports larger vessels cannot reach, while Viking Ocean Cruises brings its destination-focused style to the region. Princess Cruises rounds out the mix, with itineraries that include Santorini as a signature call. Oceania Cruises, Holland America Line and Norwegian Cruise Line also sail here. Across all lines, the vast majority of sailings include some form of all-inclusive pricing — a useful starting point when comparing fares.

Ships to know for a Greece cruise

Celebrity Infinity — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Infinity went through a major transformation in 2024, bringing contemporary luxury to every corner of the ship. At the top of the range, The Retreat is a private ship-within-a-ship: butler service, an exclusive restaurant and a sun-drenched deck reserved for suite guests. Book AquaClass and you get spa-cuisine breakfasts at Restaurant Blu plus access to the Persian Garden thermal suite whenever you like. For cabin choices, see the Celebrity Infinity cabins and deck plans.

Celebrity offers 3 fare tiers on these sailings:

• Best Rate — covers dining, entertainment and onboard activities; ideal if you prefer to add extras à la carte.
• Best Value (All Inclusive) — bundles a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi into one price, so you know your outgoings before you board.
• The Retreat — premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, suite accommodation, exclusive lounge and resort-style sundeck access, and dedicated personal service.

Sun Princess — Princess Cruises (launched 2024)

Sun Princess is the newest and largest ship in the Princess fleet, launched in 2024. The Dome — a Santorini-inspired pool deck by day — transforms into a South Beach-style entertainment venue after dark. With 29 dining options and 5 pools, there is genuinely always something new to discover. See the Sun Princess cabins and deck plans for the full layout.

Princess sails with 3 main fare types on these Greece itineraries:

• Princess Standard — the base cruise fare; add Princess Plus or Princess Premier packages as you wish.
• Princess Plus — bundles 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to A$15 each (up to 15 per day), MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photos plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating.

Seabourn Ovation — Seabourn

Seabourn Ovation delivers classical, small-ship luxury with complimentary elegant dining included throughout your voyage — no à-la-carte bill at the end of the night. The flagship suite experience is the Grand Wintergarden Suite (approximately 115–120 m²), which features a separate bedroom, a generous living area, a full kitchen with bar, and a private hot tub. Check the Seabourn Ovation cabins and deck plans for the full suite range.

Explorer of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas — Royal Caribbean

Explorer of the Seas offers an ice rink with live shows, open skating sessions, a surf simulator, twin waterslides and 10 dining spots. Stroll the Royal Promenade boulevard in the evening and let the night take you wherever it leads — see the Explorer of the Seas cabins and deck plans. Rhapsody of the Seas pairs regular acrobatic shows and live music with an open-air cinema on the pool deck and a full spa — cabin and deck plan details here.

Scarlet Lady — Virgin Voyages

Scarlet Lady takes a different angle entirely: over 20 eateries inspired by cultures from around the world, 24-hour dining so you are never watching the clock, and yacht-inspired suites fitted with smart cabin technology. Explore the Scarlet Lady cabins and deck plans to find the suite that fits.

Cabin grades on Celebrity Infinity

Celebrity Infinity carries a wide range of cabin grades. From the cabins and deck plans page, the main grades run as follows:

• Inside cabin preferred location (I1) — approximately 15.8 m², sleeps 2. Central, higher-deck positions mean a short walk to the pool and bar, with reduced ship motion compared to lower decks.
• Deluxe Sea-view cabin (DO) — approximately 15.9 m², sleeps 2. A large, unobstructed window brings in natural daylight and open-sea views that inside cabins cannot offer.
• AquaClass Balcony cabin (A2) — approximately 21.3 m², sleeps 4. The largest cabin in the AquaClass range, with access to spa-cuisine dining at Restaurant Blu and the Persian Garden thermal suite.
• Penthouse Suite (PS) with private hot tub — approximately 235 m² total, sleeps 4. The largest suite on board, offering more than twice the area of the Royal Suite.

When is the best time to cruise to Greece?

Sailings to Greece are available across a broad season running from spring through to late autumn, with departures spread across that window. The sailing season reflects the region’s appeal across different months: spring departures tend to attract those who want quieter ports and mild temperatures, while summer sailings suit travellers who want long evenings and a livelier atmosphere on board and ashore. Autumn departures offer a further option for those who prefer the shoulder season.

If you have flexibility on timing, our cruise experts can talk through the trade-offs — not just by season but by line, ship and itinerary length — and find the departure that fits your calendar and your budget. Sailings range from 3 to 24 nights, so there is a length to match almost any leave window.

Are there deals and discounts on Greece cruises?

Reduced fares are available across a good portion of the sailings on offer, with savings of up to 48% on one departure from its previously listed cabin price, though most reduced sailings sit around 13% off. Fare types vary by line — Royal Caribbean, for example, offers fare types such as last-minute pricing and early-booking bonuses, while Celebrity and Princess each have their own structured tiers as described above. The mix changes regularly, so it pays to check with our team for the current picture.

Prices start from A$529 pp* for a Greece cruise, and because all-inclusive fares are available across the majority of sailings, it is worth comparing the bundled options against the base fare before you commit. Our cruise experts can run that comparison for you.

Things to do in Greece when you’re ashore

Santorini — one of the signature calls on these itineraries — is famous for its clifftop villages, caldera views and sunsets that draw visitors from all over the world. A few hours ashore is enough for a walk through the hilltop streets and a meal with a view, though a longer port call opens up the island’s volcanic beaches and quieter corners. Many itineraries also call at other Greek island and mainland ports, giving you a spread of landscapes and experiences across a single voyage.

Our DreamAway Packages can add shore excursions and tours to your booking alongside flights and hotels, so you do not need to organise each element separately.

Make it a complete holiday

Because every Greece cruise departs from overseas — whether from Athens (Piraeus), Rome, Barcelona, Istanbul or another European port — the cruise is the centrepiece of a longer trip. CruiseAway can build that trip around it: flights from any Australian city, a hotel the night before embarkation, transfers to the pier, shore tours at your ports of call, and travel insurance, all in one booking. That is what our DreamAway Packages are built for.

If you are travelling as a couple, a family or solo, our cruise experts will help you choose the cabin grade and fare inclusions that make sense for your situation — not just the headline price. Browse more options under Mediterranean cruises or take a wider look at all cruises to Greece and Santorini. You can also explore cruise deals and departures popular with Australian travellers.

Fans of Royal Caribbean will find more departures on the Royal Caribbean from Sydney 2027 and Royal Caribbean from Brisbane pages. For Princess, the Princess 2027–2028 season launch and Princess from Brisbane 2027 pages cover the latest itineraries, and the Princess cruise deals page is worth a look if price is the priority.

A handful of sailings continue beyond the Mediterranean as transatlantic crossings — a good option if you want to combine a Greece visit with a longer ocean passage. The Mediterranean Sea cruises page covers the broader region if you want to compare Greece with neighbouring destinations.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.