Sailing the Ionian Sea, Greece
Sailing the Ionian Sea, Greece
The Ionian Sea is a fanning bay of the Mediterranean, marked by the sole of Italy’s boot and the western coasts of Albania and Greece. Hugging the Greek shores, the Ionian Islands, including Corfu, were once called the Heptanesus, or the “Seven Islands.” As a key passageway to the Adriatic, these fabled waters have witnessed imperial and royal navies intent on conquest; Rome, Byzantium, Venice, France and Great Britain all sent fleets here in the name of gods, kings, and emperors. One goddess conquered the sea on her own: After being turned into a white heifer by her lover Zeus, Io swam across the sea to Egypt, where the god promised to return her to human form. Locals may tell you these glimmering waters were named for her—or perhaps for Ionius, son of Adrias, who gave the sea to the north its name. One thing is certain: These azure waters kiss some of Europe’s most beautiful and beloved shores.
Voyages
- 12636B - Greece & Italian Discovery - Oct 11, 2026
- 22727 - Classic Greece & the Amalfi Coast - Jul 11, 2027
- 22737 - Classic Greece & the Amalfi Coast - Sep 26, 2027
- 22822A - Classic Greece & the Amalfi Coast - Jun 03, 2028
- 12823 - Mediterranean & Adriatic Discovery - Jun 10, 2028
- 12827 - Greece & Italy Discovery - Jul 15, 2028
- 22829A - Greece, Sicily & the Amalfi Coast - Jul 23, 2028
- 22830A - Yachting Southern Italy & Greece - Aug 03, 2028
- 12831 - Secluded Southern Italy & Greece - Aug 12, 2028
- 12834 - Italian & Adriatic Explorer - Sep 06, 2028
- 12835 - Mediterranean Isles Discovery - Sep 16, 2028
- 22837A - Classic Greece & the Amalfi Coast - Sep 24, 2028
- 12837 - Greece & Italy Discovery - Sep 30, 2028
Testimonials
The crew was fabulous, we were treated like kings & queens, very personal, like no other experience we've ever had. See you next year and every year thereafter. Mr & Mrs AmbroseTexas
We enjoyed every minute of our "yacht adventure" and it really is impressive to be addressed by name from the moment we boarded! [...] The crew is really first rate and didn't miss a beat in providing the best service I've ever experienced. Dale W.California
The best trip I ever had. I used to be in the travel business for 23 years, traveled on other cruise lines – this was the BEST! Mrs Taunia R.South Carolina
...We had a great time-best ever, and will be coming back...Charlie and I feel like we've been yachting with our "best friends". Hard to believe we didn't know anyone on the yacht 8 days ago-now we've met new traveling friends for the years to come. Mr & Mrs HoganWashington
The pedicures my husband and I had on deck as we sailed out of Civitavecchia to begin the voyage were fantastic Mrs. Betsy B.Maine
This was way over our expectations. All the way top service, very nice personnel. We'll be back! Mr. Henning V.Sweden