Enjoy a harmonious balance between conventional cruising and private yachting, along with an exciting voyage of discovery, unravelling the wonders of Classical Greece. 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.
Safety on the Harmony V
The latest addition to the cruise fleet, the HARMONY V, is a 183 ½ foot-wide megayacht launched in April 2008. The HARMONY V will comply with SOLAS safety regulations ISPS (International Ships Port Safety Code) ISM, (International Safety Management), while its powerful engines, generators and state of the art twin stabilizers will allow for safe and comfortable cruising.
Life on Board
The HARMONY V is a modern mega yacht with a sleek high-tech look very similar to the private yachts to be found in the famous ports of the world.
Life on board will center around the Bar Lounge and Dining Room at the Main Deck and at the Sun Deck Bar where meals are served “al fresco” depending on the weather and the ship location. The classy dining room and the adjoining cosy bar lounge are surrounded by large windows providing beautiful views of the ports of call It accommodates all guests in one single seating and provides a high standard of cuisine, always with some local flavour.The Sun Deck is the ideal place to bask under the sun, read a good book or just gaze at the scenery. The Mini Spa located on the Sun Deck, is the perfect place for some facial treatments, a relaxing massage or cosmetic treatments. The swimming platform on Harmony V stern will allow for easy access to the ship and for a wide range of sea related activities.
Service on board is provided by your Captain, the Cruise Coordinator and his experienced Marine and Hotel crew members. Service will be attentive or unobtrusive according to your requirements and priority is always given to the safety and comfort of passengers. Organised excursions are available for most ports of call and can be pre-booked or reserved 24 hours in advance.
The Cabins on Harmony V
The 26 cabins of the HARMONY V are located on the Main deck (9 cabins) and on the Upper Deck (16 cabins). All cabins are premium and contemporary, decorated with soft colour furnishings. Cabins are comfortable and average size is 135 sq feet. The 16 cabins on the Upper Deck consist of 2 fixed double bedded cabins and of 14 cabins with flexible bedding system, which can be set to offer either two twin beds or a double bed. The 9 cabins at the Main Deck consist of 5 double bedded cabins and of 4 twin bedded cabins (no flexible bedding arrangement).
All cabins offer large windows and en suite bathrooms with shower and elegant Corian finishing on walls and floors. The cabins are equipped with flat screen TV sets, DVD players, music channels, mini fridges, hairdryers, individually controlled A/C and safe deposit boxes.
Note: Alpha Cruises may substitute for some of the sailings the Harmony V with the sister ship Harmony G.
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2009
CLASSICAL GREECE CRUISE
The best of the Aegean Islands and Continental Greece 7 days cruises from Athens – Marina Zea, Heraklion & Rethymnon on the Megayachts Harmony V & Harmony G
CRUISE ITINERARY
FRIDAY - MARINA ZEA, PIRAEUS - KEA
2:00-3:00 pm embarkation in Marina Zea, Depart via Cape Sounion to Kea. Time at leisure to explore Kea’s tiny port Korrisia after dinner.
Departure in the early hours for Delos.
SATURDAY - DELOS (anchorage) - MYKONOS
Optional morning tour to the unique archaeological site of Delos, antiquity’s most sacred island. On to the port of Tourlos in Mykonos, with a swim stop on the way. Free afternoon and evening to enjoy the island’s cosmopolitan lifestyle. Overnight in Mykonos.
SUNDAY - SANTORINI
Noon arrival in Santorini (anchorage at Fira). Experience the stunning natural drama of the volcanic caldera. Optional tour to archaeological sites and typical villages with unique views over the Aegean Sea. Night departure for the island of Crete.
MONDAY - HERAKLION, CRETE
Arrive early Noon in the Main Town of Crete. Time to wonder around the bustling city of Heraklion or for our Optional excursion to the magnificent ancient city of Knossos.
2.00 - 3.00 pm Embarkation for a 7 day cruise Heraklion - Heraklion
TUESDAY - RETHYMNON, CRETE
Early Noon arrival at Crete’s famous and lively town of Rethymnon. Optional tour to the medieval old town and the small Venetian harbor or to Villages and Monasteries nearby. Late departure and sail through the night for Monemvassia.
2.00 - 3.00 pm Embarkation for a 7 day cruise Rethymnon - Rethymnon
WEDNESDAY - MONEMVASSIA - NAFPLION
Morning arrival at the remarkable medieval fortified town of Monemvassia, with time at leisure to explore the uniquely preserved Byzantine and Venetian architecture and experience the beauty of the natural setting. Depart for Nafplion in the early afternoon, with a swim stop on the way.
Evening arrival at Nafplion and overnight in
port. The old quarter is charming, with narrow streets and characteristic period architecture. Also, impressive medieval fortifications can be seen in the port and crowning the hills above. Overnight in port.
THURSDAY - NAFPLION - SPETSES
Optional tour to Mycenae, the powerful walled palace of Agamemnon, the Homeric Achaean king. Early afternoon departure for the island of Spetses.
Time at leisure to explore this remarkably preserved traditional town, with no cars to disrupt the singular atmosphere created by this paradoxical blend of aristocratic town houses,
genuine island culture and countless trendy shops, restaurants, cafés and cosmopolitan nightspots.
FRIDAY - MARINA ZEA, PIRAEUS
Departure in the early hours to Marina Zea, Piraeus. Arrival and disembarkation after breakfast.
Swimstops are weather permitting. Itinerary is subject to weather conditions and sailing is not permitted in force 7-8 Beaufort winds.
SAILING DATES
From Marina Zea-Athens
(Friday)
From Heraklion-Crete
(Monday)
From Rethymnon-Crete
(Tuesday)
APRIL
24*
27*
28*
MAY
1,8,15,22,29
4,11,18,25
5,12,19,26
JUNE
5,12,19,26
1,8,15,22,29
2,9,16,23,30
JULY
3,10,17,24,31
6,13,20,27
7,14,21,28
AUGUST
7,14,21,28
3,10,17,24,31
4,11,18,25
SEPTEMBER
4,11,18,25
7,14,21,28
1,8,15,22,29
OCTOBER
2,9,16,23*,30*
5,12,19*,26*
6,13,20*,27*
2009 CRUISE FARES PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Cabin Cat.
Description of Cabins
USD
EUR€
C
Main Deck, DBL Beds
$ 2,290
€ 1,500
B
Main Deck, DBL or Twin Beds
$ 2,790
€ 1,850
A
Upper Deck, DBL or Twin Beds
$ 3,090
€ 1,990
P
Upper Deck, DBL or Twin Beds
$ 3,390
€ 2,190
Single
Single Supplement
50%
50%
3rd Person
Reduction for 3rd Person in Cat. A
30%
30%
Port Charges
$190.00
€ 120
Low season: 20% Discount for all departures marked in red.
NOTE: RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
THE CLASSICAL GREECE CRUISE SPECIAL OFFER
300 Euro (850 U.S dollars) Reduction off Cruise Rate "Rates in U.S $ apply for U.S, Latin America & Canadian Market"
Applies only for: for category B and Cat A cabins reservations
Offer available for limited number of cabins and for the following sailing dates:
SERVICES AND CONDITIONS The above rates are Per Person per 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 Infants under the age of 3 free of charge. Children aged
3 to 6 years
sharing cabin with two paying adults receive a 50% discount. Children between
the ages of 7-
10 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 35% discount. Children
between the ages
of 10-16 sharing a cabin with two paying adults receive a 25% 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
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
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.
VESSEL SUBSTITUTION
Cruises may substitute for some of the sailings the Harmony V with the sister
ship Harmony G.
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
