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Aegean Odyssey
« All Panorama (VC) cruise options
| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||
| Category C | Category B | Category A | |
| Deals, Discounts... Savings! | ||
|---|---|---|
| Savings | Dates | |
| $2300-$2800 | All June 15 thru August Departures | |
| These special offers are applicable only to new bookings. Discounts are subject to availability, so contact us for more details. | ||
- Please note that fares do not include port charges and possible fuel surcharges. Contact us for details.
- Please note that shore excursions are offered at additional costs.
- Child Discount:
Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount.
Deposit & Payment - Please note that shore excursions are offered at additional costs.
- Child Discount:
Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount.
Day 1 Marina Zea, Athens
This afternoon arrive at Marina Zea for embarkation. After you board, you’ll enjoy a Welcome Aboard cocktail. Your ship sets sail for Delos that evening, passing Cape Sounion in the distance, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand on a high promontory and are illuminated at night. Overnight at sea.
Day 2 Delos - Mykonos
The ship sails to the white and blue Cycladic islands. Enjoy an optional visit to tiny Delos, the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. On an optional guided tour, you’ll visit the archaeological ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, unearthed here in the 19th century. Delos is a true open-air museum with many ancient monuments and buildings that are remarkably intact. Next, sail to one of Mykonos beautiful bays for a nice swim stop and lunch, weather permitting. Later in the afternoon sail into Mykonos to allow you to discover its brilliant white houses and stroll in the narrow streets. While exploring the town you can visit the archaeological museum or the maritime museum, and don’t forget to visit a bakery that has been turning out bread in wood-fired ovens since the 15th century. It is suggested to end your evening as the Mykonians do and enjoy a glass of ouzo and traditional "mezedes" appetizers or enjoy Mykonos world famous night life.
Day 3 Samos, Greece
At daybreak leave Mykonos to reach the island of Lipsi for a revitalising swim stop and a barbeque on deck. In the afternoon, set sail for Samos. Overnight in Samos.
Day 4 Kusadasi, Turkey (Ephesus) - Patmos, Greece
Today your explorations of ancient civilizations continue with an optional tour to Ephesus, the greatest archaeological site in the Aegean region. As you tour this remarkably preserved Greek and Roman city, you may feel as if you’re about to encounter a toga-garbed resident, or hear a chariot clattering down the main avenue — the same avenue down which Cleopatra and Mark Anthony rode in procession more than 2,000 years ago!
After lunch, you will have some free time at the Kusadasi’s bustling market before sailing for Patmos - the tiny yet spectacular island featuring whitewashed houses with colorfully painted shutters and doors, stone-paved streets, and narrow alley. Overnight in Patmos.
Day 5 Patmos - Amorgos, Greece
Your optional Patmos excursion includes two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Grotto and Monastery of St. John and the historic center of the medieval town of Chora. After lunch set sail for the picturesque island of Amorgos which you will reach in the evening. Overnight in Amorgos.
Day 6 Santorini, Greece
In the morning, stop at ManganariBeach/Ios, one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. Later at noon, reach Santorini, formed by the half-submerged crescent of a volcanic caldera. You will go ashore and take a cable car to the town of Fira, a stunning cluster of white buildings atop a cliff. Here, you’ll enjoy a guided optional walking tour among Fira’s narrow, picturesque streets. You’ll also visit the Prehistoric Museum, which houses fascinating artifacts from Akrotiri, a city buried in the eruption that created the caldera in 1600 B.C. In the evening there is time for a visit to Oia, famous for its sunset. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 7 Kythnos
In the morning arrive in Kythnos iIsland where you will enjoy a swim in Kolones Bay. In the afternoon sail for Marina Zea where you will arrive in the late afternoon. Overnight in port.
Day 8 Marina Zea, Athens
After breakfast, it is time for you to bid farewell to your fellow passengers and to your crew and disembark.
Itinerary Notes
Cruise fares include:• Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning
• Half - board: American buffet breakfast and one main meal daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a Greek Night, fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner.
• Regular (filter) coffee, tea and still mineral water free all day.
• Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment (subject to availability)
• Multilingual Cruise Escort
Not included in cruise fare:
• Beverages (except those mentioned above)
• Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements
• Crew tips
• Passenger personal expenses
Port Charges:
• Rates do not reflect port charges: please add $270 per person.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure.
Final payment by bank transfer, check or Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or Amex. Credit Card payments subject to 3% convenience fee and maximum $15,000 charge.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 70 days prior to departure.
Click here to see a copy of our Terms and Conditions.
Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 61 days or more | Deposit |
| 60-31 days | 30% cruise cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% cruise cost |
Panorama (VC)
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 49
Discover a 3 masted sail cruiser which can accommodate up to 49 passengers in 25 cabins. This state of the art sail cruiser has performed several Atlantic Ocean crossings and has sailed from the Seychelles to Monte Carlo and from the Black Sea to Tunis and offers the highest standard of accommodation and comfort safety. The Panorama (VC) was launched in 1993 and was renovated in 2009.
Life on board the Panorama (VC):
Lounge Area:
The Lounge is situated on the main deck and has a library where you can enjoy a book and look through the floor to roof windows
Sundeck:
During the day, life on board centers around the outdoor areas, the sun deck and the shaded exterior deck on the aft.
Bar:
In the evening you can relax in the lounge bar and have a drink while listening to the piano music.
Dining Area:
The classy spacious dining room is surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views and accommodates all guests in one seating.
Accommodations on board the Panorama (VC):
The Panorama cabins are located on all 3 decks and are finished with wooden furniture and light fabrics. Cabins on the Upper and Main Decks are equipped with windows while cabins on the Lower Deck are finished with portholes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble. All cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone (for internal use), hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, public address system and safe boxes.
Category C:
Lower Deck- 1 Double Bed Cabin.The Category C cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category B:
Lower Deck- 2 Lower Beds or 1 Double Bed Cabin. The Category B cabins are located on the Lower Deck and have portholes. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Category A:
Upper Deck or Main Deck- 2 Lower Beds or 1 Double Bed Cabin. The Category A cabins are located on the Upper Deck or on the Main Deck and have large windows enabling a breathtaking view or the areas you are cruising in. The cabins are air-conditioned and fitted with TV, telephone, hairdryers, mini-fridge, central music, and public address system and safe boxes. The fully equipped bathrooms are finished with marble.
Panorama (VC) specifications:
Launched: 1993
Rebuilt: 2008
Length: 54.00 meters
Breadth: 12.00 meters
Draft: 5.00 meters
Crew: 16 - 18 persons
Cruising speed: 11.00 knots
Cabins: 25
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Category C Lower deck, 1 double bed. Portholes, A/C, TV, mini-fridge, safe deposit box, marble en suite bathroom. |
 | Category B Lower deck, 2 lower beds or 1 double bed. Portholes, A/C, TV, mini-fridge, safe deposit box, marble en suite bathroom. |
 | Category A Upper deck or Main deck, 2 lower beds or 1 double bed. Large windows, A/C, TV, mini-fridge, safe deposit box, marble en suite bathroom. |
