Greece Cruises

Yes. Several 7 to 11-night itineraries loop around the islands, calling at destinations such as Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes and Crete.

Standard EU restrictions apply, including limits on cash declarations over €10,000, and bans on weapons, certain medications and counterfeit goods.

A 7-night Greek islands cruise starts from around £800 to £950 per person. Longer or more premium itineraries cost more.

No. Greece continues to operate as a normal, safe cruise destination. Wider regional tensions in the Middle East have had limited direct effect on Greek islands itineraries.

Greece isn't itself in a conflict zone, though it sits within a wider Eastern Mediterranean region affected by regional tensions. It's worth checking current FCDO advice before you travel.

Budget around £40 to £80 per person per day for excursions, meals ashore and shopping, on top of your cruise fare.

Yes. Cruising is a practical way to visit multiple Greek islands and mainland ports in one trip, without inter-island ferries or flights.

Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages and Viking Ocean Cruises all operate itineraries around the Greek islands.

No, there's no current advice against travelling to Greece. It remains a safe, established destination, though it's sensible to check the latest FCDO guidance and your cruise line's updates before departure.

May, June, September and October offer the best balance of warm weather and manageable crowds. July and August are hottest and busiest.

It's a pleasant extra for enjoying caldera views in places like Santorini, but not essential, given how much time you'll spend ashore.

There are no islands you need to avoid for safety reasons. Some smaller islands simply have less tourist infrastructure, which suits independent travellers more than cruise excursions.

Greece itself isn't directly affected. The conflict has mainly disrupted itineraries touching the Gulf, Red Sea and, at times, nearby Cyprus, while Greek islands sailings have largely continued as scheduled.

Yes. Greece remains a safe, popular destination with no current FCDO travel restrictions. Mainstream Greek islands itineraries have continued largely as normal despite wider regional tensions in the Middle East.

Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages are among the most popular. Viking Ocean Cruises is a strong choice for a smaller-ship, in-depth itinerary.

No. Greece isn't currently subject to any FCDO travel warning. The government's advice doesn't discourage travel and focuses on standard seasonal and safety information.

November to January. The cruise season from April to October is generally dry.

Milos is often cited as one of the most underrated, known for striking volcanic beaches without Santorini's crowds.

Mid-sized ships from Celebrity Cruises or Virgin Voyages suit Greece well, offering plenty of amenities without being too large for smaller island ports.

Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes and Chania in Crete are consistently rated the best.