Ocean Discovery – Istanbul, Mykonos & Iraklion

About this cruise

You board in Piraeus (Athens) on July 2, 2027 for 7 nights visiting Istanbul, Mykonos, Heraklion, Santorini and Kos Island, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. Ancient temples, white-and-blue Greek islands, and warm Aegean water. Hard to argue with. People come back from this cruise talking about Mykonos: Whitewashed glamour under the Aegean sun. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. At 114,500 gross tons, Costa Pacifica is big enough that you can find a quiet corner or a crowd, depending on your mood. Piraeus (Athens) itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. 5 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.