Experience a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery, unravelling the wonders of the Aegean Islands and of Turkey. Each day you will discover a new port of call, a hidden cove with crystal blue waters to cool you, a glimpse of ancient history to amaze you and rich cultural diversity to intrigue you.
The Megayacht HARMONY G
The 53 meter/22 cabin HARMONY G was launched in 2001. This sleek high -tech looking yacht complies with the most stringent SOLAS safety regulations.
Life on Board
Life on board centrers around the indoor/outdoo Lounge and its American Bar on Upper Deck. The classy Dinning Room located on Main Deck is surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views of the ports of call. It accommodates all guests at one single seating and provides a high standard of cuisine, always with some local flavour. The spacious Sun Deck is the ideal place to bask under the sun, read a good book or jest gaze at the scenery. Service on board is provided by your Captain and his experienced Marine and Hotel crew members. It will be attentive or unobtrusive according to your requirements and priority is always given to the safety and comfort of passengers.
The Cabins
The 22 cabins of the HARMONY G are located on Upper Deck (4 suites), on Main Deck (12 cabins) and on Lower Deck (6 cabins). They are upscale and intimate, decorated with soft colour furnishing. The cabins are equipped with twin or queen size beds with two of the cabins being triples and have large windows (two portholes on the 6 cabins of the Lower Deck).
All cabins offer en suite bathrooms with shower, TV/VCR units, music channels, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.
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2009
AEGEAN ODYSSEY CRUISE
The best of the Aegean Islands and Turkey 7 days cruises from Athens – Marina Zea on the Megayachts Harmony G & Harmony V
CRUISE ITINERARY
Friday - Athens – Marina Zeas
After you board, you’ll enjoy a Welcome Aboard cocktail party. Your ship sets sail that evening, passing Cape Sounion in the distance, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand on a high promontory and are illuminated at night. Enjoy a delicious dinner on board ship tonight.
Saturday - Delos / Mykonos, Greece
The ship sails into white and blue Cyclades. Enjoy an optional visit to tiny Delos, the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. On a guided tour, you’ll visit the archaeological ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, unearthed here in the 19th century. Delos is a true open-air museum with many ancient monuments and buildings that are remarkably intact. Next, we sail to one of Mykonos beautiful bays for a nice swim stop and lunch, weather permitting.
Later in the afternoon we will sail into Mykonos to allow you to discover its brilliant white houses and stroll the narrow streets. We’ll explore the interesting archaeological museum or maritime museum, and stop to visit a bakery that has been turning out bread in wood-fired ovens since the 15th century. At the conclusion of our tour, we’ll do as the Mykonians do and enjoy a glass of ouzo and traditional “mezedes “appetizers or enjoy Mykonos world famous night life.
Sunday - Kusadasi, Turkey (Ephesus)
Today our explorations of ancient civilizations continue with a visit to Ephesus, the grandest archaeological site in the Aegean region. As you tour this remarkably preserved Greek and Roman city, you may feel as if you’re about to encounter a toga-garbed resident, or hear a chariot clattering down the main avenue — the same avenue down which Cleopatra and Mark Anthony rode in procession more than 2,000 years ago!
After lunch, you will have some free time at the bustling market before we sail for the quaint Island of Samos where we will overnight in port.
Monday - Patmos, Greece
Early morning sailing for Patmos. On the way, we will stop at Lipsi or Arki islets for a soothing swimming experience. Later on, we will reach Patmos, the tiny yet spectacular island featuring whitewashed houses with colourfully painted shutters and doors, stone-paved streets, and narrow alleys. Your optional Patmos excursion includes two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Grotto and Monastery of St. John and the historic center of the medieval town of Chora.
Tuesday - Santorini, Greece
When you awake this morning, you will be back in the beautiful Cyclades Islands. We are visiting lovely Santorini, formed by the half-submerged crescent of a volcanic caldera. You’ll go ashore and take a cable car to the town of Fira a stunning cluster of white buildings atop a cliff.
Here, you’ll enjoy a guided optional walking tour among Fira’s narrow, picturesque streets. You’ll also visit the Prehistoric Museum, which houses fascinating artifacts from Akrotiri, a city buried in the eruption that created the caldera in 1600 BC.
Wednesday - Folegandros
In the morning we have breakfast while sailing to your surprise beach stop. Time to swim in an amazing spot before enjoying a BBQ. In the afternoon we leave for Folegandros, one of most quaint and original islands in the Cyclades. Late afternoon, it is time for an optional walking tour in Upper Town: You will discover one of the most charming spots in the Mediterranean and you will not resist trying some local specialities at one of the traditional tavernas.
Thursday - Kea
Early morning sailing to Kea Island – Koundouros Bay for your last swim of your cruise. Later in the afternoon we sail for Piraeus – Marina Zeas. This evening, our last aboard ship, enjoy a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.
Friday
After breakfast, it is time for you to bid farewell to your fellow passengers and to your crew and disembark.
Swimstops are weather permitting. Itinerary is subject to weather conditions and sailing is not permitted in force 7-8 Beaufort winds.
SAILING DATES FROM ATHENS
(Friday)
April
10*,17*,24*
May
1,8,15,22,29
June
5,12,19,26
July
3,10,17,24,31
August
7,14,21,28
September
4,11,18,25
October
2, 9, 16*
2009 CRUISE FARES PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Cabin Cat.
Description of Cabins
USD
EUR€
C
Lower Deck, Twin or Double bedded Cabins
$2.290
€ 1,500
B
Main Deck, Twin bedded Cabins
$2.790
€ 1,850
A
Main Deck, Twin bedded Cabins
$3.090
€ 1,990
P
Upper Deck, Double bedded Cabins
$3.390
€ 2,190
Single
Single Supplement
30%
30%
3rd Person
Reduction for 3rd Person in Cat. A & Cat. B
30%
30%
Port Charges
$230
€ 145
Low season: 20% Discount for all departures marked in red.
NOTE: RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
SERVICES AND CONDITIONS Cruise fares are per person and week and include
Accommodation in double or twin cabins with private SH/WC & air conditioning
Half - board: American buffet breakfast and one main meal daily, including a Welcome Cocktail, a Greek Night , fun BBQ (weather permitting) and Captain’s Dinner.
Free Drinks during meals: local wine, beer, still mineral water, soft drinks.
Regular (filter) coffee free all day
Use of fishing and snorkelling equipment (subject to availability).
Multilingual Cruise Escort
Not included:
Beverages (except those mentioned above)
Shore excursions on the islands or other land arrangements
Crew tips
Passenger personal expenses
CONDITIONS & RESTRICTIONS
PAYMENT 25% deposit is required upon confirmation. Balance of payment is due no less than 30 days prior to day of embarkation.
CHILD REDUCTION Children between the ages of 7-10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children between the ages of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount. Port taxes are not discounted.
CANCELLATIONS 25% of the cruise for any written cancellation received between 60 to 31 days prior to sailing; 50% up to 16 days prior to sailing; full cruise fare for written cancellations received less than the 16th day prior to sailing or for “no shows” even if cancellation is due to unforeseen circumstances beyond passenger’s control. Cancellations must be confirmed by ALPHA CRUISES in writing in all cases.
AMENDMENTS There may be a charge for amendments of cruise date or decreasing pax number received less than 60 days prior to sailing. Amendments must be confirmed by ALPHA CRUISES in writing.
NOT INCLUDED IN CRUISE FARE Such personal expenses as drinks (other than included in the rate), laundry and gratuities, (gratuities are optional but as a rule, satisfied clients are
expected to give to the captain, at the end of the cruise approximately 7% of the cruise fare for distribution among crew members) medical expenses, port taxes, shore excursions (shore excursions are proposed and arranged on board by the tour leaders) expenditures incurred ashore, and anything not mentioned in cruise program
Facilities on Harmony V
Sundeck
Public area with chaises longues
and sitting area
Upper Deck
Exterior shaded Lounge Interior Lounge 15 Cat. A Cabins
Main Deck
Dining Room & Interior Lounge 7 Cat. B Cabins (2 of which can be for
triple occupancy
2 Cat. C Cabins
Classification
SOLAS 97-Hellenic Register of Shipping
Flag
Greek
Power
2 x 540 Kva Caterpillar
Length Overall
57 m
Beam
8.20 m
Draught
3.50 m
Speed
11 Knots Cruising / 13 Knots Max.
Stabilizers
YES
Crew
17 members
Facilities on Harmony G
Sundeck
Public area with chaises longues and sitting area
Upper Deck
Exterior shaded Lounge
Interior Lounge
4 Cat. A Cabins
