Ocean Discovery – Thessaloniki, Istanbul & Kusadasi (Ephesus)

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 10 nights from Piraeus (Athens) on September 7, 2028, visiting Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Kusadasi, Santorini, Rhodes and Mykonos. 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. Archaeological sites, ouzo by the water, and island-hopping through the Aegean. Most ports give you about 12 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, 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. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. The sweet spot for most travellers: you get to know the ship, see the ports, and come home before the laundry piles up. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. Hard to ask for much more than that, honestly.