Get all your information on Olivia's Greek Isles Luxury Cruise.
About Our Destination
Climate
In October, daytime temperatures range from 72°–77°F with night-time temperatures in the low-60°s F. Check www.weather.com for the most current weather. Check www.weather.com for the most current weather.
Currency
Greece uses the Euro. In Turkey, the currency is the Turkish Lira. Check www.xe.com for current rates.
Languages
Many people in Greece and Turkey speak English. Official language in Greece is Greek and Turkish in Turkey.
Activity Level
Activity Level
This trip requires good to moderate mobility, as many of the ports of call offer excursions with a lot of walking over uneven surfaces such as cobblestone, rocky paths, up and down hills and stairs. There are elevators on board the ship. In anchored ports of call, you will be required to go up and down stairs to reach the tender boat platform to disembark the ship. If you have limited mobility, you are required to travel with someone who can assist you.
Before Your Trip
Cancellation Policy
Unexpected events can cause you to cancel your vacation. Because we are committed to this charter, we must strictly adhere to our cancellation policy as outlined in our Olivia Terms & Conditions.
Transfer funds are nonrefundable and nontransferable from the point of sale forward.
Celebrations — Birthdays, Anniversaries, Honeymoons, and more
If you will have a birthday or celebration during your vacation and have not already informed your Olivia Travel Consultant, please let us know as soon as possible, but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.
You can register at Olivia Honeymoon Wishes for your honeymoon, anniversary, or other special celebration; browse through the selections and let your friends know just how easy it is for them to purchase a gift for you.
Connect with Other Guests — Join the Facebook Group
If you'd like to chat with people who are going on the trip, join Olivia’s official 2025 Greek Isles Luxury Cruise group on Facebook.
Passport and Visa
All guests (including guests from countries other than the United States) will be required to have a passport. Passports must be valid for six months after your return date. US citizens do not need a visa for this trip. If you are not a US citizen, please check visa requirements with your country’s consulate and the consulates of the countries you’ll be visiting.
IMPORTANT: The European Union is introducing the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) in mid-2025. ETIAS is designed as an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals traveling from 60 countries, including the United States and Canada. This system is being implemented to enhance security and streamline the entry process for travelers visiting the European Union.
Starting in mid-2025, if you are planning to visit one of the 30 EU countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, you will be required to complete a digital application through the official ETIAS website or mobile application. This requirement will apply to travelers who do not currently need a visa for entry into these countries. While this might be an additional step in your travel preparations, it is designed to improve your overall experience by reducing waiting times and enhancing security measures. You can fill out your applications HERE once the ETIAS site goes live. Please be aware that most ETIAS applications will incur a processing fee of 7 Euros. It is free for people over the age of 70. These ETIAS are good for up to 3 years with unlimited entries.
Specific Needs—Dietary, Medical, and Mobility
If you have any medical, mobility needs, or specific dietary requirements that you have not already advised your travel consultant, please advise us of this information as soon as possible but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.
Travel Insurance
Olivia recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your trip investment against the unexpected. Visit our Insurance page olivia.com/travel-insurance for more information.
For a travel insurance quote, more information, or to purchase a protection plan, please call Olivia at 800-631-6277 and select option 1 for a travel consultant.
Vacation Stretchers
Olivia will offer a 1-night and 3-night pre-cruise vacation stretcher in Athens. More information will be available approximately 9 months prior to sailing.
Vaccinations
Please check with your local Public Health Department or personal physician regarding immunization requirements for all countries on your itinerary. You may also check the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention’s website at: www.cdc.gov. Click on the Travelers’ Health section, then click on the destinations link and choose your destination in the “For Travelers” pull-down menu.
2025 GREEK ISLES LUXURY CRUISE |
START DATE | END DATE | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation 365 days or more prior to trip date | 10/18/2024 | 50% of trip cost | |
| Cancellation 0-364 days prior to trip date | 10/19/2024 | 10/18/2025 | 100% of trip cost (no refund) |
Starting in mid-2025, if you are planning to visit one of the 30 EU countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, you will be required to complete a digital application through the official ETIAS website or mobile application. This requirement will apply to travelers who do not currently need a visa for entry into these countries. While this might be an additional step in your travel preparations, it is designed to improve your overall experience by reducing waiting times and enhancing security measures. You can fill out your applications HERE once the ETIAS site goes live. Please be aware that most ETIAS applications will incur a processing fee of 7 Euros. It is free for people over the age of 70. These ETIAS are good for up to 3 years with unlimited entries.
Travel & Arrival
Air Travel
Airports
You will need to fly into and out of Athens International Airport (ATH). We encourage all guests to arrive at least one day early to avoid the stress of unexpected delays.
Discounts
Save up to 15% on your airfare through our partner airlines. Please visit our airfare discount page for the most up-to-date information.
Flight arrival and departure times
The Athens International Airport is approximately 31 miles from the cruise ship port of Piraeus. Depending on traffic, the transfer time is typically 40-50 minutes. We recommend you arrive into Athens no later than 12 pm on Saturday, October 18, 2025 to allow enough time to comfortably retrieve your luggage, go through immigration and customs, and make your own way to the cruise ship pier in Piraeus. Embarkation begins at 1 pm. All aboard is 5 pm. You may book your departure flight from Athens (ATH) after 11 am on Saturday, October 25, 2025 to allow enough time to transfer to the airport after disembarking.
Luggage Allowances
While there is no luggage limit on the cruise itself, airlines often restrict (or charge) for excess baggage. Because each airline is different, and the regulations change over time, please check with your airline for baggage allowances.
Transfers to the Ship
Airport transfers are not included. Optional group transfers will be offered to purchase from Azamara. Information will be provided in your final travel documents approximately 30 days prior to the cruise.
During your trip
Dining – Restaurants and Room Service
Azamara Onward offers a choice of 7 restaurants, cafés and lounges, and 24-hour room service so you can enjoy dining in the comfort of your stateroom. If eating incredible meals is one of your favorite activities, rest assured that you will be more than satisfied. There are plenty of food and dining options available, and most are included in the cost of your cruise.
To enhance your dining experience, Olivia has created tables specifically for those guests who prefer to dine alcohol-free or with other Solo travelers.
Electricity
Cabins are equipped with one standard U.S. 110 and European 220-volt outlet.
Excursions
Exploring our ports of call will be the highlight of your cruise. Excursions will be available for online booking approximately 30 days in advance of your cruise.
Gratuities
Gratuities are included in the cost of the cruise. Gratuities are provided for your cabin steward, dining room steward, bus person, maître d’, and other-behind-the-scenes crew members. If you receive exceptional service and wish to tip a bit more, it is always appreciated.
Internet and Email
There is an internet Center on board; minute plans are available. Guests may bring their own laptops and/or mobile devices and connect to the wifi.
Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Laundry, pressing, and dry-cleaning services are available onboard for an extra charge. Pricing is available on board. Self-service laundry is included.
Medical Services
There is an onboard infirmary. Medical services are an additional fee.
Money: On-Board Purchases
On board, the currency is $USD. All purchases made on the ship will be charged to your onboard account, which you create during online check-in.
Ports of Call
We will be at anchor and use shoreside tender boats during our stops in Santorini and Syros. The ship will be docked in Crete, Ephesus and Mykonos.
Phone
Each cabin has a phone which you may use to call cabin-to-cabin, and to the various onboard facilities. There is an additional fee to use this phone to call outside of the ship; cost is available on board.
Smoking policy
Azamara ships have a designated smoking area. All other areas of the ships are non-smoking, including all indoor spaces, pool decks, staterooms, and suites, including verandas.
Solos
Traveling solo? Be sure to attend the Solos Welcome on the first day. Here you will meet your Olivia Solos Coordinators who will share your Solos program for the week. We plan activities for our Solo travelers, including special designated Solos excursions in each port of call. In addition, we organize a special Solos dining area for all meals and reserve a section for the nightly shows. Before the trip, you can start to meet other solo travelers online by joining Olivia's 2025 Greek Isles Luxury Cruise Facebook Group.
Spa Services
Enjoy the luxurious Sanctum Spa complete with massage, facials and a myriad of other spa treatments. Massages and other services are available for an additional fee.
After Your Trip
Disembarkation
Disembarkation will begin once the ship has cleared customs and can be as early as 7 am. You will receive colored luggage tags to designate the time you will be called to disembark the ship.
Transfers to the airport
Transfers from the ship to the Athens International Airport (ATH) will be available for purchase on board the ship. The Athens airport is approximately 31 miles from the cruise ship port of Piraeus. Depending on traffic, the transfer time is approximately 40-60 minutes. You may book your departure flight after 11 am on Saturday, October 25, 2025 to allow enough time to transfer to the airport.
Vacation Stretchers
Please check our Vacation Stretchers tab for more information, available approximately 9 months prior to sailing.
This trip requires good to moderate mobility, as many of the ports of call offer excursions with a lot of walking over uneven surfaces such as cobblestone, rocky paths, up and down hills and stairs. There are elevators on board the ship. In anchored ports of call, you will be required to go up and down stairs to reach the tender boat platform to disembark the ship. If you have limited mobility, you are required to travel with someone who can assist you.
Our Travel Consultants can be reached at USA or Canada: 800.631.6277 or International 415.962.5700, option 1.
