Cruise · 19 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Greek Islands & Adriatic Coastlines
Nineteen nights aboard Balmoral with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, tracing quiet harbours and island villages from Athens through the Greek Isles and along the Adriatic coast to Montenegro’s fjord-like Bay of Kotor.
- Duration
- 19 nights
- Departs
- 26 Oct 2027
- Sails from
- Piraeus (for Athens)
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £2,099
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Neoclassical Ermoupoli on Syros island
The caldera drop at Santorini
Sarandë’s Ionian coast in Albania
Croatian walled city of Dubrovnik
Bay of Kotor’s fjord-like coastline in Montenegro
About the trip
Starting and finishing in Piraeus near Athens, this cruise allows a lingering look at the Greek islands, including Ermoupoli on Syros with its neoclassical town centre and Santorini, where the caldera drops sharply into the sea. Along the way, small harbours like Kos and Agios Nikolaos reveal local life beyond the larger tourist spots.
After Greece comes a change of pace with a call at Sarandë in Albania’s Ionian coast, followed by Slovenia’s port of Koper, which sits close enough to Italy’s border to feel distinctly Mediterranean yet less visited. Italy is briefly revisited at Ancona before the cruise glides into Croatia’s workaday Sibenik and into the more famous walled city of Dubrovnik.
On the final days the ship navigates the narrow St. Anthony Channel and Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, places more often seen in photographs than from small passenger ships like Balmoral. Fred. Olsen’s steady pace means time ashore and on deck to take notes or simply watch the coastline unfold.
- 1 Athens
- 2 Santorini
- 3 Sarandë
- 4 Koper
- 5 Ancona
- 6 Dubrovnik
- 7 Kotor
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Piraeus (for Athens), Greece
Day 2
Ermoupoli, Greece
Day 3
Kos, Greece
Day 4
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
Day 5
Santorini, Greece
Day 6
Sarandë, Albania
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 Greek Islands & Adriatic Coastlines?
- Greek Islands & Adriatic Coastlines is a 19 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Greek Islands & Adriatic Coastlines depart from?
- Greek Islands & Adriatic Coastlines departs from Piraeus (for Athens).
- Who operates Greek Islands & Adriatic Coastlines?
- Greek Islands & Adriatic Coastlines is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Greek Islands & Adriatic Coastlines cost?
- Prices for Greek Islands & Adriatic Coastlines start from £2,099, 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.
You book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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