Ocean Discovery – Santorini, Kusadasi (Ephesus) & Alexandria

About this cruise

Somewhere around day five the ship stops being transport and starts being home. This 11-night sailing from Piraeus (Athens) on June 21, 2028 visits Santorini, Kusadasi, Alexandria, Rhodes, Mykonos and Souda (Chania). There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. The Eastern Mediterranean route takes in Greece, Türkiye and Egypt, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 12 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Scarlet Lady keeps you well fed. 13 places to eat, with 12 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. 11 nights is long enough to build a routine on board: favourite restaurant, favourite deck chair, favourite people. It starts to feel like a floating village. A proper voyage for people who like to take their time and hate rushing through destinations. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 11-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.