Three Day Aegean Sea Cruise
Information about the 3 day Cruise to the Greek Islands
The three day cruise is the shortest of the Greek island cruises. This short weekend cruise sails every Friday from the port of Piraeus and ends on Monday early in the morning. Sailing dates, as you can see in the data bellow, run from March up to November.
It is a favorite "add on" to mainland holidays in Greece. A chance to relax and enjoy the Greek islands. The three day cruise a rich experience as the islands visited are not only beautiful but also historically significant.
As far as budgeting is concerned, this is the most economical of cruises and also quite often there are offers available for specific dates.
Three Day cruise itinerary
Itinerary 3 day Cruise
| Day |
Arr |
Dep |
Destination |
| Friday |
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11:00 |
Athens (Piraeus) |
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18:00 |
23:00 |
Mykonos |
| Saturday |
07:00 |
12:00 |
Kusadasi, Turkey |
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16:00 |
21:00 |
Patmos, Greece |
| Sunday |
07:00 |
11:30 |
Crete (Heraklion), Greece |
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16:30 |
21:00 |
Santorini, Greece |
| Monday |
06:00 |
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Athens (Piraeus), Greece |
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Three Day Greek Island Cruise Map
| The pins indicate ports of Call of the 3 day cruise |
2015 Three Day Aegean cruise Departure Dates
Sailings every Friday
| March |
13, 20, 27 |
| April |
03, 10, 17, 24 |
| May |
01, 08, 15, 22, 29 |
| June |
05, 12, 19, 26 |
| July |
03, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| August |
07, 14, 21, 28 |
| September |
04, 11, 18, 25 |
| October |
02, 09, 16, 23 |
Three Day Cruise
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Dining and Diets
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included in the price of the cruise ticket. These are served in the dining areas and on occasion also on deck (lunches when weather permits). The meals are nice and cater to the tastes of all, there is good choice and a Greek flavor to the menus.
Diets
If you have any specific dietary requirements, allergies or intolerance to any ingredients, you need to advise the cruise line in advance so necessary adjustments be made, wherever this is possible.
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Dress Code on the Cruise Ship
General
If you are traveling during the hot months (May-Sep), light, light colored, cotton clothes which "breathe" will keep you cool. Take with you your bathing suits if you wish to swim. It is good to have with you sunglasses, a hat and of course sun protection for the open spaces and the pool. For the evening it is best to bring a cardigan or light jacket, as it is possible that the weather may be cool on open decks; also remember the vessel is air conditioned). If you intend to use the gym aboard the ship, ensure to pack sports clothes and shoes, as well as the necessary accessories.
Dinning dress code
In both the restaurants and the public spaces on the ship, one ought to be country club casually dressed. Bathing suits & shorts are not allowed in the restaurants where casual dress is compulsory, for aesthetical and hygiene reasons. If you wish to have a meal on deck in your swimwear, you can enjoy the great range of the buffet on the deck (weather permitting), without having to change for lunch.
Formal Nights
Formal wear should be worn for the Gala Night and Captains Cocktail which take place during Seven day cruises. Formal dress entails, for women: Cocktail dress or a smart outfit, for men: Suit (trousers, shirt, jacket) and a necktie.
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Drinks on the Cruise ship
Drinks are not included in the Cruise fare so you pay for what you consume. The cost of the drinks is added to your on board expense account which is settled on the last day of the cruise.
Drinks packages are also available on board.
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Aegean Sea Shore Excursions
Cruising this amazing area of the world has an added bonus. The very interesting ports of call. Aegean cruises can be categorized as destination cruises as the main highlight are actually the ports of call. On all the islands there are excursions organized by the ship and at an extra cost you can also participate in.
The shore excursions are a highlight of the cruise and you should examine what options are available to you and choose the ones that you find interesting.
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Mobile Phones and Internet on the Cruise ship
Mobiles
Aegean Sea cruises have an extra good thing going for them…. Mobile phone reception is available during most of the cruise. All the Greek islands have excellent mobile phone coverage this means that on the greater part of the cruise you will have good signal. The only times when you will not be able to use the phone is on long crossings, even though these are few and mostly done at night.
Internet
You can browse the internet on the ships but this is quite expensive and done at a designated areas of the ship that has computers with access or throught the WIFI network.
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