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Solstice, sister to Vanguard, under way on open water at sunset.

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5 nights · Eastern Mediterranean

Aegean Short Break

Solstice, Vanguard class

Mykonos, Santorini and Rhodes on a five-night Athens round trip.

Sails
Wed 07 Oct 2026
Returns
Mon 12 Oct 2026
From
Piraeus
Deposit terms
Refundable deposit
Sailing code
solstice-20261007
  1. Piraeus
  2. Mykonos
  3. Santorini
  4. Rhodes
  5. At Sea
  6. Piraeus

Day by day

All times are local to the port. Dates are calculated from the sailing's departure date.

  1. Piraeus, Greece, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 1 · Wed 07 Oct 2026

    Piraeus

    Greece

    Arrives — · Departs 17:00

    Embarkation at Piraeus. All aboard before the 17:00 sailing.

    6 shore excursions in Piraeus
    • Old Town Walking Tour

      A guided walk through the historic centre with an accredited local guide.

      $55.00 per guest · 2.5 hours · moderate

    • Panoramic Coach Tour

      A coach tour of the surrounding countryside and coastline with viewpoint stops.

      $65.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Athens City and Plaka

      Syntagma, the Panathenaic Stadium and free time in the Plaka.

      $95.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · easy

    • Museums and Monuments Half Day

      Skip-the-line entry to the port's principal museum and monument.

      $99.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon

      The coast road to the 5th-century BC temple on the cliff at Sounion.

      $105.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · easy

    • Acropolis and the Parthenon

      The Acropolis, the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum with a licensed guide.

      $129.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · moderate

  2. Mykonos, Greece, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 2 · Thu 08 Oct 2026

    Mykonos

    Greece

    Arrives 07:00 · Departs 18:00

    Alongside at Mykonos from 07:00 to 18:00.

    6 shore excursions in Mykonos
    • Elia Beach Transfer

      Return transfer and a sunbed on the island's longest south-coast beach.

      $45.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · easy

    • Island Highlights and Shopping

      A panoramic drive taking in the main viewpoints, ending near the shopping district.

      $49.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · easy

    • Mykonos Town and the Windmills

      The Kato Mili windmills, Little Venice and the lanes of Chora.

      $55.00 per guest · 2.5 hours · easy

    • Best Beaches Drive

      An air-conditioned coach along the coast with beach time and a local guide.

      $59.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Catamaran Sail and Snorkel

      A crewed catamaran to a sheltered reef, with masks, fins and a rum punch on the return leg.

      $89.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Delos Archaeological Island

      A boat to the sacred island of Delos and its Terrace of the Lions.

      $119.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

  3. Santorini, Greece, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 3 · Fri 09 Oct 2026

    Santorini

    Greece

    Arrives 07:00 · Departs 19:00

    Alongside at Santorini from 07:00 to 19:00.

    6 shore excursions in Santorini
    • Old Town Walking Tour

      A guided walk through the historic centre with an accredited local guide.

      $55.00 per guest · 2.5 hours · moderate

    • Panoramic Coach Tour

      A coach tour of the surrounding countryside and coastline with viewpoint stops.

      $65.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Akrotiri Excavations

      The Bronze Age town buried by the Minoan eruption, under its modern shelter.

      $89.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · moderate

    • Oia and the Caldera Villages

      Fira and Oia along the caldera rim, with the cable car down to the old port.

      $99.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Museums and Monuments Half Day

      Skip-the-line entry to the port's principal museum and monument.

      $99.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Santorini Wine Tasting

      Three wineries growing Assyrtiko in the basket-trained vines of the island.

      $109.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · easy

  4. Rhodes, Greece, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 4 · Sat 10 Oct 2026

    Rhodes

    Greece

    Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00

    Alongside at Rhodes from 08:00 to 18:00.

    6 shore excursions in Rhodes
    • Old Town Walking Tour

      A guided walk through the historic centre with an accredited local guide.

      $55.00 per guest · 2.5 hours · moderate

    • Panoramic Coach Tour

      A coach tour of the surrounding countryside and coastline with viewpoint stops.

      $65.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Valley of the Butterflies

      The Petaloudes gorge, where Jersey tiger moths gather in summer.

      $75.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Medieval City and Palace of the Grand Master

      The Street of the Knights and the Palace inside the walled medieval city.

      $79.00 per guest · 3.0 hours · moderate

    • Lindos Acropolis

      The whitewashed village of Lindos and the temple of Athena on the rock above it.

      $99.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · active

    • Museums and Monuments Half Day

      Skip-the-line entry to the port's principal museum and monument.

      $99.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

  5. The pool deck of Solstice at golden hour

    Day 5 · Sun 11 Oct 2026

    At Sea

    Arrives — · Departs —

    A day at sea.

  6. Piraeus, Greece, seen from the water at golden hour

    Day 6 · Mon 12 Oct 2026

    Piraeus

    Greece

    Arrives 07:00 · Departs —

    Arrive Piraeus at 07:00 and disembark.

    6 shore excursions in Piraeus
    • Old Town Walking Tour

      A guided walk through the historic centre with an accredited local guide.

      $55.00 per guest · 2.5 hours · moderate

    • Panoramic Coach Tour

      A coach tour of the surrounding countryside and coastline with viewpoint stops.

      $65.00 per guest · 3.5 hours · easy

    • Athens City and Plaka

      Syntagma, the Panathenaic Stadium and free time in the Plaka.

      $95.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · easy

    • Museums and Monuments Half Day

      Skip-the-line entry to the port's principal museum and monument.

      $99.00 per guest · 4.0 hours · moderate

    • Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon

      The coast road to the 5th-century BC temple on the cliff at Sounion.

      $105.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · easy

    • Acropolis and the Parthenon

      The Acropolis, the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum with a licensed guide.

      $129.00 per guest · 4.5 hours · moderate

Your ship

Second Vanguard-class ship, built for the Baltic and Norwegian summer and the Caribbean off-season.

Guests
5,610
Crew
1,950
Gross tonnage
197,000
Decks
18
Entered service
2026

Venues aboard

In every stateroom

Fares and staterooms

Per person for a party of 2 guests sharing one stateroom.

Category Availability Sq ft Sleeps Fare pp Included
IN Interior Interior Good availability 503 of 700 staterooms left 158 4 $561.38 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe
IV Interior Virtual View Interior Good availability 178 of 240 staterooms left 172 4 $591.60 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Floor-to-ceiling virtual view screen
OV Ocean View Ocean View Good availability 312 of 420 staterooms left 182 4 $658.07 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Picture window
OP Ocean View Obstructed Ocean View Good availability 86 of 120 staterooms left 182 3 $597.64 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Picture window
BC Balcony Balcony Good availability 679 of 1050 staterooms left 204 4 $754.75 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator
BA Aft-Facing Balcony Balcony Good availability 74 of 120 staterooms left 248 4 $875.61 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator
JS Junior Suite Suite Good availability 72 of 110 staterooms left 310 4 $1,147.54 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator · Concierge service · Bathrobes · Priority embarkation
CS Meridian Club Suite Suite Good availability 32 of 45 staterooms left 486 4 $1,600.75 Two twin beds convertible to a queen · Private bathroom with shower · Safe · Private verandah · Sitting area · Mini refrigerator · Concierge service · Bathrobes · Priority embarkation

Plus $154.20 per person taxes, fees & port expenses. Fares are per person and cover the base fare only. A guest sailing alone pays a 200% supplement.

Price estimate

Occupancy

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From $561.38 per person

5 nights · 07 Oct 2026 · Solstice

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