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Acropolis Athens

Acropolis Athens

Acropolis Athens

Acropolis Athens

Athens Stadium

Athens Stadium

Erechtheion

Erechtheion

National Archaeological Museum

National Archaeological Museum

National Library of Greece

National Library of Greece

Parthenon

Parthenon

Planka

Planka

Porch of Maidens

Porch of Maidens

Book an Athens Cruise and Fall in Love With the Mediterranean

Athens is the capital of Greece and the very heart of ancient Greek civilization, mythology, and history. You can see the Parthenon, the incredible Herod Atticus Odeon amphitheater, the Delphi Ruins, the Temple of Poseidon, and so much more before sailing off on your epic cruise from Athens, Greece. And when you go on your own odyssey from Athens, you won't have to pay a king's ransom: CruiseDirect has the best prices on cruise vacations, guaranteed!

Vacationers and history buffs flock to Athens to see amazing ruins, including the 5th-century Acropolis, which still stands on a rocky hill in the heart of the city. The historic structures of the Acropolis include the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion, an enduring symbol of ancient Greek culture and classical Greek architecture. Mount Lycabettus offers those who make it to the top a new perspective of this ancient city and breathtaking views.

An Athens cruise could be the perfect start to a Mediterranean adventure unlike any other. Aboard luxury cruise lines, including SilverseaNorwegianPrincessCostaViking, and Holland America, you can enjoy cruises from Athens, Greece, around the easterncentral, and western Mediterranean, stopping at stunning ports of call along the way. Athens cruises offer something for every type of vacationer, whether you're a foodie, interested in world history and heritage, traveling with kids, or looking for an unforgettable romantic getaway.

  • Destination Port 1 Airport
  • Destination port 2 Departure port
Cruise Lines Jan 25 Feb 25 Mar 25 Apr 25 May 25 Jun 25 Jul 25 Aug 25 Sep 25 Oct 25 Nov 25 Dec 25
Costa           $889 $949 $969 $408      
Cunard Line                 $1,819      
Holland America Line       $1,799   $2,394 $1,429 $1,299   $1,739 $2,154  
Norwegian Cruise Line         $2,503 $2,083 $1,937 $1,753 $2,143 $2,313    
Oceania Cruises           $2,799 $5,999 $4,299 $4,299 $3,499    
Princess Cruises       $1,750 $1,392 $1,311 $1,521 $1,843 $1,749 $1,841    
Regent Seven Seas       $5,649 $7,199     $7,920 $7,899 $8,199    
Seabourn Cruise Line           $5,613 $3,892 $3,892 $7,202 $5,158 $3,802  
Silversea Cruises       $4,250 $13,900 $5,700 $3,600 $4,400 $7,700 $5,100 $7,400 $4,700
Viking Ocean Cruises   $5,599   $5,399 $10,798 $4,599 $3,599 $4,599 $8,299 $3,799 $3,599 $2,599

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Athens
55°F
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Monday

58° 48°

Tuesday

58° 48°

Wednesday

59° 47°

Thursday

57° 48°

Planning an Athens, Greece, Cruise

Spring and autumn are the best seasons to take an Athens cruise. Those sailing between April and June or September and October will enjoy beautiful weather and smaller crowds compared to the peak tourist season during the summer months. But no matter when you choose to book a cruise from Athens, CruiseDirect will give you the best cruise deals, including last-minute cruise deals, supported by our lowest online price-match guarantee and monthly Flex Pay cruise payment plans, which allow you to lock in the lowest price for free and pay over time.

Athens cruises sail to many different ports throughout the Mediterranean and Europe, and you can see them for less with CruiseDirect. Depending on the chosen itinerary, stops may include Santorini, Sicily, Palermo, Barcelona, Marseille, Florence/Tuscany, and Naples. Each of these renowned destinations offer exciting opportunities for travelers to immerse themselves in local culture, experiencing firsthand what makes each a world-class destination for so many.