Greek Islands Cruises 2027

Where Do Greek Islands Cruises Go in 2027?

The Greek Islands draw more cruise itineraries than almost anywhere else in the Mediterranean, and 2027 is no different. The bulk of sailings concentrate in the Eastern Mediterranean and the broader Mediterranean, with ships looping through the Aegean before turning back through the Ionian or continuing further east. A small handful of itineraries reach into the Western Mediterranean and there is even the occasional Transatlantic crossing for those planning a longer journey. Most voyages run between 7 and 14 nights, though shorter breaks of 3 nights and longer voyages stretching to 32 nights are available. The typical sailing is 7 nights — long enough to take in several islands and ports but short enough to leave you wanting a second trip.

Sailings are a mix of round-trip and one-way itineraries. One-way cruises are common on these routes, so if your ship ends its voyage in a different port to where it started, you will need a flight home — we can book that for you, along with any hotels and transfers, as part of a single package.

Which Ports Do Greek Islands Cruises Depart From?

Piraeus (Athens), Greece is the dominant embarkation port for Greek Islands cruises, making it the natural starting point for many Eastern Mediterranean itineraries. Ships also sail from Rome (Civitavecchia), the UK and Venice — where you can join from either Fusina or Marghera, both serving the Venice area. Barcelona is another well-used embarkation point, particularly for sailings that combine the Western and Eastern Mediterranean. Istanbul and Valletta in Malta also feature as joining ports on select itineraries.

For readers keen to sail from closer to home, a small share of sailings depart from UK ports. Most of Britain can reach Southampton by road or rail without needing a flight at all — and for those departures, we can arrange the onward transfers and any pre-cruise hotel. For the majority of Greek Islands sailings, which begin abroad, we book the flights, the hotel the night before, transfers and tours as one joined-up holiday. See our Greek Islands 2027 cruises from Southampton page for sailings that leave from the UK.

Which Cruise Lines Sail the Greek Islands in 2027?

MSC Cruises leads on volume for Greek Islands sailings in 2027, with a strong programme across the Eastern and broader Mediterranean. Princess Cruises and Costa Cruises both offer substantial schedules, and Oceania Cruises brings a premium, destination-focused approach to the region. Royal Caribbean rounds out the mainstream options with well-equipped ships suited to families and couples alike. Our own Cruise1st Packages combine a cruise with flights, hotels and transfers from a range of these lines — useful if you want everything arranged in one booking.

For MSC sailings paired with a flight from the UK, see our Fly 2027 Cruises with MSC Cruises page. If you are comparing lines for 2027 more broadly, the Mediterranean Cruises 2027 hub covers the full picture across the region.

Featured Ships on Greek Islands Sailings 2027

Sun Princess — Princess Cruises

Launched in February 2024, Sun Princess is the first ship in Princess’s new Sphere class and the newest vessel in the Princess fleet — a genuinely compelling reason to sail with Princess in 2027. The ship’s signature space is The Dome: a multi-level, glass-enclosed deck inspired by Santorini’s hillside terraces, with an indoor/outdoor pool that shifts into a South Beach-style evening venue after dark. Across the ship there are 29 dining and bar options — more than on any other Princess ship — including the 3-storey Horizons Dining Room and the Piazza atrium with open ocean views.

Cabin grades on Sun Princess range from compact to expansive:

• Inside cabin IA — 13.5 m², sleeping up to 4 guests; excellent value if the cabin is mainly for sleeping
• Premium Sea-view cabin O2 — 19.7 m², sleeping up to 4 guests; panoramic window with an unobstructed view of the open sea
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DF (spacious) — 27.4 m², sleeping up to 4 guests; private balcony for breakfast or sundowners with a sea view
• Sky suite S0 — 117.2 m², sleeping up to 4 guests; 2 full bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, one with a bathtub and separate shower

For the complete layout, see the Sun Princess cabins and deck plans.

Princess offers several fare tiers for 2027 sailings. The base Princess Standard fare covers the cruise itself, with extras available to add. Step up to Princess Plus and you get 4 casual dining meals per voyage, drinks up to $15 each (with a daily limit of 15 drinks), MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating — a solid package for anyone who prefers to know costs upfront.

Queen Elizabeth — Cunard

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth brings the line’s art deco character to the Greek Islands: glittering chandeliers, sweeping staircases and a grand lobby that evokes ocean travel at its most elegant. The Royal Court Theatre stages West End-calibre productions, while Gala evenings in the Queens Room ballroom see live orchestral dancing. Dining runs from the Britannia restaurant up through Princess Grill to the exclusive Queen’s Grill, with Cunard’s celebrated white-gloved afternoon tea served daily.

Cabin grades on Queen Elizabeth cover a wide span:

• Britannia Inside cabin Deluxe GB — 19.2 m², sleeping 2; around 5 m² more spacious than standard inside cabins on the same ship
• Britannia Ocean-view cabin EB — 18.3 m², sleeping 2; natural daylight and sea views through the cabin window
• Britannia Club Balcony cabin A1 — 24.0 m², sleeping 2; private balcony with sea view and fresh air, not available in the standard Britannia inside or ocean-view categories
• Queens Grill Grand Suite Q1 — 127.7 m², sleeping 2; an exceptionally large private balcony of approximately 90 m², offering considerably more outdoor space than all other Queens Grill suites

View the full Queen Elizabeth cabins and deck plans to compare layouts before you choose.

Seabourn Ovation — Seabourn

For a more intimate, luxury-led experience in the Greek Islands, Seabourn Ovation is worth considering. Five dining venues include the Earth & Ocean al fresco experience, while the spa’s thermal suites and wellness treatments are designed for genuine relaxation. The flagship cabin is the Grand Wintergarden Suite GR — approximately 115 m² with its own private hot tub, a separate bedroom, a generous living area and a full kitchen with bar. See the Seabourn Ovation cabins and deck plans for the full range of suite grades.

Costa Deliziosa — Costa Cruises

Costa Deliziosa is the only Costa ship with dedicated golf facilities — a simulator and outdoor putting green on deck — alongside a Samsara Spa spanning 3,500 m² across 2 decks, complete with thalassotherapy pool and thermal suite. A glass-roofed pool deck with retractable cover and giant cinema screen rounds out the open-air options. Costa offers fare types such as All Inclusive and Comfort Plus (full board with unlimited drinks and 24-hour room service), as well as last-minute offers for late bookers. See Costa Deliziosa cabins and deck plans to explore the cabin layout.

What Are the Best Greek Islands Cruises in 2027?

The right cruise depends on what you want from the trip. If you are looking for a new-generation ship with the most dining options in the Princess fleet, Sun Princess is the standout choice. For classic ocean-liner elegance and a daily afternoon tea, Queen Elizabeth is in a category of its own. Luxury travellers wanting small-ship intimacy and a private hot tub suite should look at Seabourn Ovation. And if a golf simulator at sea sounds appealing, Costa Deliziosa is unique among Costa’s fleet for exactly that reason.

Our experts can walk you through the differences — cabin by cabin and fare tier by fare tier — so you book the right ship rather than the most obvious one. Discounts of up to 46% are available on individual departures, though that represents a single sailing at the maximum reduction; most discounted sailings are reduced by around 10% from the previously listed price for that cabin grade.

Book Your Greek Islands Cruise as a Complete Holiday

Most Greek Islands sailings in 2027 embark in Italy, Greece, Spain or Turkey, so a return flight is part of the picture for the great majority of travellers. We put that together as one booking: flights, the hotel the night before embarkation, transfers to the port, any tours along the way and insurance. You deal with one team, not four suppliers.

Cruise1st is one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists — rated 4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews — and we are ABTA and ATOL protected. Whether you want expert advice on which cruise line suits you, help choosing between cabin grades, or a fully built package with every element arranged, call us before you book. Browse the full range of cruises or go straight to our 2027 cruises collection to see what else is sailing this year.

Also Sailing in 2027

If you are weighing up the Greek Islands against other 2027 destinations, there is plenty to compare. Mediterranean Cruises 2027 from Southampton covers itineraries that need no flight at all. MSC Cruises from Southampton 2027 and Princess Cruises 2027 from Southampton both focus on departures from the UK. Further afield, Canary Islands 2027 cruises and Caribbean 2027 cruises with P&O Cruises offer a different kind of island-hopping. For a broader view of what is on sale across the year, the 2027 cruises from Southampton hub is a good place to start.

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.