A cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Set sail on the Aegean Sea, exploring important World Heritage sites from Patmos to Delos and visiting gem-like isles in the Dodecanese, the Cyclades, and beyond.

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Starting at: $5,940 Make a Reservation Ask Us A Question or Call 855-330-1542

The port area on Mykonos

The Acropolis of Athens

The Parthenon, on the Acropolis

The caryatids on the Temple of Erechtheion on the Acropolis

Town on the island of Patmos

The historic port in Rhodes

Medieval square in Rhodes, Greece

Village atop the cliffs of Santorini

The view from the cliff-top on Santorini

View from the village of Fira on Santorini. Credit: KJ DiLuigi

Traditional houses on Mykonos

Ancient lion statue on Delos

The lions of Delos

The Lion's Gate, Mycenae

The dramatic theater at Epidaurus

Cruising the Greek Islands of the Southern Aegean

Aboard the 184-guest Le Dumont D'Urville or the 264 guest L'Austral

8 days from $5,940

A cruise offering from Smithsonian Journeys and PONANT

Set sail on the Aegean Sea, exploring important World Heritage sites from Patmos to Delos and visiting gem-like isles in the Dodecanese, the Cyclades, and beyond.

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WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

Smithsonian can be trusted to provide you with a safe, well organized, relaxing, culturally enriching travel experience. Very pleased with our Cruise to Greece, and booked a Smithsonian Journeys tour for next summer immediately after we returned!

- Grace, W.

JOURNEYS DISPATCHES

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Dates & Prices

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October 3, 2024 - October 10, 2024

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L'Austral

Superior Stateroom
Superior stateroom (226 sq. ft.), deck 3.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,070	$960	-	Double
$12,750	$1,430	-	Single
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Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe stateroom (200 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,580	$960	-	Double
$13,770	$1,430	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$8,310	$960	-	Double
$15,230	$1,430	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$8,690	$960	-	Double
$15,990	$1,430	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
Prestige stateroom (200 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$9,120	$960	-	Double
$16,850	$1,430	-	Single
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Deluxe Suite
Deluxe suite (290 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (54 sq. ft.), sitting area with daybed. Deck 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$12,360	$960	-	Double
$23,330	$1,430	-	Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
Prestige suite (398 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$16,390	$960	-	Double
$31,390	$1,430	-	Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
Prestige suite (398 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$17,210	$960	-	Double
$33,030	$1,430	-	Single
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Owner Suite
Owner's suite, extra large suite (484 sq. ft), sliding glass door to private terrace (97 sq. ft.). Large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$19,620	$960	-	Double
$37,850	$1,430	-	Single
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July 6, 2025 - July 13, 2025

Available

Le Dumont d’Urville

Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe stateroom (204 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$5,940	-	-	Double
$8,520	-	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$6,540	-	-	Double
$9,430	-	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$6,850	-	-	Double
$9,890	-	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,220	-	-	Double
$10,440	-	-	Single
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Deluxe Suite
Deluxe suite (291 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (65 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa. Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$9,880	-	-	Double
$14,440	-	-	Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$13,220	-	-	Double
$19,440	-	-	Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$13,890	-	-	Double
$20,440	-	-	Single
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Privilege Suite
Privilege suite, (344 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa convertible to single twin, decks 5 and 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$14,550	-	-	Double
$21,440	-	-	Single
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Grand Deluxe Suite
Grand Deluxe suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (323 sq. ft.), a large sitting area with half bath, master bedroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$15,950	-	-	Double
$23,540	-	-	Single
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Owner's Suite
Owner's suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (430 sq. ft.) with outdoor hot tub. Large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 5.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$23,580	-	-	Double
$46,380	-	-	Single
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October 12, 2025 - October 19, 2025

Available

Le Dumont d’Urville

Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe stateroom (204 sq. ft.), picture window with door onto private partial wall balcony (43 sq. ft.), deck 3.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,020	-	-	Double
$12,310	-	-	Single
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Deluxe Stateroom - Deck 4
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$7,760	-	-	Double
$13,670	-	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$8,120	-	-	Double
$14,340	-	-	Single
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
Prestige stateroom (204 sq. ft.), sliding glass door opens to private balcony (43 sq. ft.).
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$8,550	-	-	Double
$15,140	-	-	Single
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Deluxe Suite
Deluxe suite (291 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to private balcony (65 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa. Decks 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$11,750	-	-	Double
$21,050	-	-	Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$15,740	-	-	Double
$28,450	-	-	Single
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
Prestige suite, two room suite (409 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), two bathrooms, sitting area and sofa convertible to fixed queen.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$16,550	-	-	Double
$29,930	-	-	Single
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Privilege Suite
Privilege suite, (344 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to larger private balcony (86 sq. ft.), sitting area with sofa convertible to single twin, decks 5 and 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$17,350	-	-	Double
$31,420	-	-	Single
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Grand Deluxe Suite
Grand Deluxe suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft.), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (323 sq. ft.), a large sitting area with half bath, master bedroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 6.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$19,020	-	-	Double
$34,510	-	-	Single
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Owner's Suite
Owner's suite, extra large two room suite (484 sq. ft), sliding glass door to spacious private terrace (430 sq. ft.) with outdoor hot tub. Large sitting area with half bath, master bathroom has a separate shower, tub, and double sinks. Deck 5.
Price	Pre-tour Ext.	Post-tour Ext.	Occupancy
$26,360	-	-	Double
$51,920	-	-	Single
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Price Notes

A deposit of 25% of the cruise price is required to reserve space on a cruise. Deposits are applied toward final payment of the cruise price.

Rates include port taxes and fees. Most shore excursions are included in the rates.

Pre- and post-program options and optional excursions, where applicable, are available at an additional cost.

Prices are based on rates of exchange, airfare & fuel (where applicable), tariffs, taxes, and other costs as of the tour publication date. We reserve the right to correct errors and to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, and taxes received after prices are published and to reflect currency fluctuations.