Ocean Discovery – Nafplio, Istanbul & Kusadasi
About this cruise
A trip this long changes your rhythm entirely, and that's very much the point. 11 nights from Piraeus (Athens) on October 3, 2026, visiting Nafplio, Istanbul, Kusadasi, Santorini, Rhodes and Souda (Chania). The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Whitewashed Cycladic villages one day, busy bazaars the next. Very different moods, same cruise. You get around 10 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Oosterdam has 7 dining spots on board, most of them included. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. You start in Piraeus (Athens) and come back with stories from Greece and Türkiye.
Prices
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What's included in this price
Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. 2 of this ship's 7 restaurants cost extra if you want them.
Holland America adds a daily Crew Appreciation charge to your onboard account, US$18 per guest per day in a stateroom and US$20 in a suite. It is not in this price and can be adjusted at guest services on board.
Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.
