Seafarer Cruises

23/07/2026

Greece has always been a seafaring nation. The sea was how people travelled, traded and discovered new places.

There’s something satisfying about experiencing it the same way. Under sail, every arrival feels earned, every coastline tells a different story, and the journey carries a sense of adventure that modern travel often loses.

Our Greek Islands tall ship cruises follow three routes through the Cyclades and Sporades aboard the four-masted Star Flyer. A rather unforgettable way to meet Greece.

23/06/2026

One of the best things about a small-ship cruise in Greece is that you do not have to choose between the famous and the hidden.

An itinerary can take you to the Greek islands you have always wanted to see, while also introducing you to quieter harbours, secluded beaches and lesser-known stops that larger ships may simply pass by.

You come for the names you recognise. Quite often, it is the places you had never heard of that stay with you.

18/06/2026

17/06/2026

Will I see the famous places, or the hidden ones?

On a small-ship cruise in Greece, the answer is often both.

You might visit islands you’ve dreamed about for years, with whitewashed villages, blue-domed churches and harbours you recognise instantly.

But you’ll also reach smaller ports, quieter bays and lesser-known islands that many larger ships simply pass by.

That’s part of what makes travelling through Greece by small ship so special. One day can bring an iconic landmark. The next, a waterfront taverna in a harbour you had never heard of before.

The famous places give you the moments you came for.

The hidden ones are often the moments you remember most.

Which side of Greece would you be most excited to discover?

11/06/2026

It's a question we're asked quite often.

And the answer isn't really about age or experience level.

More often, it comes down to how people like to travel.

Many small-ship travellers enjoy discovering places at a slower pace. They're interested in culture, history, food, nature and the feeling of being somewhere, rather than simply seeing it.

Of course, everyone is different.

But if you enjoy journeys that feel a little more personal, a little more immersive and a little less rushed, there's a good chance you'll feel at home on a small ship.

Do you recognise yourself in any of these?

28/05/2026

Today is World Sailing Day, a celebration of life at sea and the many different ways people experience sailing around the world. ⛵

For us, one of the most special parts of cruising is experiencing a destination from the water. Harbours become part of the journey, arrivals feel more meaningful and the sea itself becomes part of the experience rather than simply the route between places.

And when that journey happens under sail, it becomes even more memorable.

Happy World Sailing Day from all of us at Seafarer.

26/05/2026

Which cruise in Greece is right for you?

Comment below what you're looking for, and we'll match you to the right cruise.

21/05/2026

🔵 Greece from the water: why island-hopping feels different by small ship

There’s something about arriving into a Greek island by sea that changes the experience completely.

You notice the coastline gradually appearing in the distance. Tiny harbours feel more alive. The journey between islands becomes part of the trip itself rather than simply the route to the next destination.

And because smaller ships can access quieter ports and smaller islands, the experience often feels far more personal and connected to the places around you.

For many people, it changes the way they experience Greece entirely.

Would you rather explore the islands by land or by sea?

19/05/2026

How is a small-ship cruise different from a normal cruise?

It’s partly about size, of course. But really, it’s about how the whole experience feels.

A smaller ship can bring you closer to the coastline, into smaller harbours, and towards places that often feel more personal than the big cruise ports.

The atmosphere onboard is different too. Fewer guests, a more relaxed pace, and a journey that feels more genuine.

For travellers who like the idea of cruising but not the crowds, small-ship cruising can be a very different way to explore.

💙 Have you travelled on a small ship before? Tell us below ⬇️