Seabourn, together with the Greek Government, is developing plans to restart operations in the Mediterranean with a series of round-trip sailings from Athens starting July 3, 2021.
The Seabourn Ovation will operate 7-day cruises exploring the beautiful and historic ports of the Greek islands. Bookings for these voyages are scheduled to open on April 12. Guests will also be able to book longer 14-day voyages, which combine individual 7-day cruises with a variety of different ports of call on each. Seabourn will take passengers to the ports of Agios Nikolaos, Rhodes, Mykonos, and Nafplio, as well as Limassol, Cyprus, on one itinerary. On the other, guests will have the opportunity to visit Patmos, Rhodes, Thira, and Spetsai, along with a stop in Paphos, Cyprus.
Each voyage also includes a day at sea to spend time on board enjoying al fresco dining, artisanal ice cream, or a variety of activities available on board the Seabourn Ovation.
“The entire Seabourn family is truly excited to offer our Seabourn Ovation travel experience starting this July in the Greek Islands,” said Josh Leibowitz, President of Seabourn. “We are grateful to Greece for welcoming Seabourn back to the Mediterranean this summer.”.
“Seabourn has been visiting Greece for over 30 years, and we are eager to welcome their ships back to our unique destinations this summer,” said the Honorable Harry Theoharis, Minister of Tourism of the Hellenic Republic. “Tourism is a vital part of our economy, and our plans prioritize health and safety to help restore traveler confidence. We are confident that, once again, all their passengers will have the best experiences in Greece, creating memories to last a lifetime.”
Cruises are open to all those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. “Fully vaccinated” means a minimum of 14 days after the last dose of a currently approved COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination and the dates it was administered will be required. In addition, Seabourn passengers must comply with all health protocols in effect at the time of departure. Travelers should check travel requirements in advance, both for their inbound and return journeys, as policies continue to change.
Other preventative health measures will also be implemented as part of Seabourn’s “Travel Safe” program, including health screening questionnaires, face masks, physical distancing, and capacity controls for indoor venues, as well as enhanced environmental sanitation and climate control. Seabourn’s priority is to protect the health and safety of our passengers, team members, and the communities we visit.
Seabourn is finalizing additional details for these voyages, including more information on the shore experiences, and will share them in the coming weeks. Air tickets are available for purchase at competitive rates using Seabourn's FlightEase program, which includes complimentary airport-to-ship transfers. Travelers can also book a private charter flight through Seabourn Private Air, which provides the ultimate in privacy and comfort.
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