Cruise · 21 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Adriatic, Greek Islands & Turkish Riviera
A 21-night voyage aboard Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral, sailing from Athens through the quieter ports of the Adriatic, Greek Islands and Turkish Riviera, with calm passages through narrow channels and extended stays ashore in Dubrovnik, Kotor and Bodrum.
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Departs
- 2 Nov 2027
- Sails from
- Piraeus (for Athens)
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £2,049
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Scenic sailing through Croatia’s St. Anthony Channel
Longer stays in Dubrovnik, Kotor and Bodrum
Cruising the Bay of Kotor’s sheltered waters
Visits to lesser-visited ports like Sarandë and Koper
A mix of Greek islands and Turkish Riviera towns
About the trip
This three-week cruise sets off from Piraeus, Athens’ port, weaving through southern Italy’s Taranto and across to Albania’s coastal town of Sarandë. After a call at Koper in Slovenia, Balmoral threads its way into Croatia’s St. Anthony Channel before visiting Sibenik and Dubrovnik, where days ashore allow time to glimpse medieval walls and red-tiled roofs without the usual rush.
Montenegro follows, with scenic sailing through the Bay of Kotor and a stop at the town itself, famously cramped beneath steep cliffs. The Turkish Riviera comes next: Bodrum’s waterfront reveals the remains of a medieval castle, while Rhodes offers a more sprawling old town with layers of crusader history. Calls to Alanya and Crete’s Heraklion wind down the voyage before returning to Piraeus.
Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral is one of the few ships making time through these narrower channels, lending a pace that feels unhurried. It’s a cruise for those who want to try a longer voyage traversing several countries where coastal life still shows its quieter rhythms.
- 1 Athens
- 2 Taranto
- 3 Sarandë
- 4 Koper
- 5 Sibenik
- 6 Dubrovnik
- 7 Kotor
- 8 Bodrum
- 9 Rhodes
- 10 Alanya
- 11 Heraklion
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Piraeus (for Athens), Greece
Day 2
Taranto, Italy
Day 3
Sarandë, Albania
Day 4
Koper, Slovenia
Day 5
St. Anthony Channel, Croatia
Scenic cruising
Day 6
Sibenik, Croatia
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Piraeus (for Athens)
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Room
For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Adriatic, Greek Islands & Turkish Riviera?
- Adriatic, Greek Islands & Turkish Riviera is a 21 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Adriatic, Greek Islands & Turkish Riviera depart from?
- Adriatic, Greek Islands & Turkish Riviera departs from Piraeus (for Athens).
- Who operates Adriatic, Greek Islands & Turkish Riviera?
- Adriatic, Greek Islands & Turkish Riviera is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Adriatic, Greek Islands & Turkish Riviera cost?
- Prices for Adriatic, Greek Islands & Turkish Riviera start from £2,049, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
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