Ocean Discovery – Piraeus (Athens), Santorini & Rhodes

About this cruise

A 12-night sailing gives you something shorter trips can't: the feeling that you're not just visiting places but actually living somewhere else for a while. This one leaves Piraeus (Athens) on November 5, 2028 and visits Santorini, Rhodes and Alexandria, with additional stops along the Eastern Mediterranean. The trip wraps in Barcelona, so you won't retrace your steps. There's a nice rhythm here: explore a port, recover at sea, do it again. You never feel rushed or restless. The Eastern Mediterranean route takes in Greece, Egypt, Italy and Spain, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Keep an eye out for Alexandria: Cleopatra's city at the mouth of the Nile. Around 13 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Celebrity Infinity keeps you well fed. 9 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. This one's for people who really want to switch off. No half measures. Block out the calendar. If you can, add a night in Piraeus (Athens) before boarding. It's a good city to wander. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. That's 12 nights well spent.