Running on Waves Cruises
Sailing Ship "Running on Waves"
This traditional tall mast sailing ship offers private or scheduled cruising experiences in Greece that are a unique experience. With a crew of 21 to look after a maximum of 42 guests, you can be assured of being well looked after during your stay. With wind in the sails, the promise of green ecological cruising on the azure blue of the Aegean sea is something that you`ll never forget.
In 2023 "Running On Waves" will be hosting a number of spectacular Greek cruises. On board this classic tall mast sailing ship you will have many unforgettable experiences.
As well as sail cruising around the Greek islands, you will have the opportunity to participate in:
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Cruise Calendar
3 June 2023 & 9 September 2023
Aegean Cruise
Incongruous? Not during this cruise. You will discover all grandeur of antiquity gathered on these islands – from the island, raised by Artemis to former Halicarnassus, vanquished by Alexander the Great. Yet it won’t bother you from jumping into an endless feast of merrymaking. You will never be tired of enjoying life in these islands – indeed, in one of them a mystical centre of power is hidden.
Itinerary: Piraeus (Athens) - Syros - Delos - Mykonos - Patmos - Kos - Santorini - Milos - Piraeus (Athens)
| Day 1 Piraeus/Athens Ten kilometres southwest of central Athens, Piraeus is dazzling in its scale, its seemingly endless quays filled with ferries, ships and hydrofoils. |
| Day 2 Syros Heart of the Aegean Sea, Arrival 9:00, departure 06:00. |
| Day 3.1 Delos Archaeological sanctuary, Arrival 9:00, departure 06:00. |
| Day 3.2 Mykonos Mykonos is the great glamour island of Greece and flaunts its sizzling St-Tropez-meets-Ibiza style and party-hard reputation. Arrival 15:00, departure 22:00. |
| Day 4 Patmos Patmos still abounds in barely disturbed bays lined with sand and pebble beaches, lulled by limpid waters and overlooked by pine- and heather-coated hillsides. Arrival 10:00, departure 22:00. |
| Day 5 Kos Fringed by the finest beaches in the Dodecanese, dwarfed beneath mighty crags, and blessed with lush valleys, Kos is an island of endless treasures. Arrival 8:00, departure 16:00. |
| Day 6 Santorini Picturesque views of the town attract people from all over the world. Snow-white houses, blue roofs and thrilling views of the sea and sky merging together. Arrival 10:00, departure 20:00. |
| Day 7 Milos Thanks to its volcanic origin, Milos boasts a magnificent colorful landscape and a coastline that counts more than 40 exotic beaches. Arrival 08:00, departure 17:00. |
| Day 8 Piraeus/Athens Disembarkation. Arrival 08:00. |
10 June 2023 - 17 June 2023
Southern Cyclades Cruise. Diving Tour Plus
These islands are well-known for their stark elemental landscape, white-washed cubic houses contrasted against the deep blue and azure colours of sky and sea, traditional windmills, narrow paths full of flowers, and most recently the never ending nightlife.
Itinerary: Piraeus (Athens) - Milos - Folegandros - Santorini - Ios - Paros - Serifos - Piraeus (Athens)
| Day 1 Piraeus/Athens Ten kilometres southwest of central Athens, Piraeus is dazzling in its scale, its seemingly endless quays filled with ferries, ships and hydrofoils. |
| Day 2 Milos Milos boasts a magnificent colorful landscape and a coastline that counts more than 40 exotic beaches., Arrival 10:00, departure 06:00. |
| Day 3 Folegandros Serene mountainous island with almost no tourists, towns on dizzy cliffs and deserted beaches. Diving Attractions. Arrival 12:00, departure 06:00. |
| Day 4 Santorini Picturesque views of the town attract people from all over the world. Snow-white houses, blue roofs and thrilling views of the sea and sky merging together. Arrival 11:00, departure 20:00. |
| Day 5 Ios Ios is a Cycladic island sitting in the heart of the Aegean Sea. Popular among the youth as one of the top party islands. Arrival 00:00, departure 23:00. |
| Day 6 Paros Famous beaches, traditional Cycladic architecture, vivid nightlife, enchanting rural villages, and historical monuments. Diving Attractions. Arrival 06:00, departure 23:00. |
| Day 7 Serifos Serifos boasts comfortable soft sand beaches, enchanting capital Hora and wild terrains. Arrival 06:00, departure 20:00. |
| Day 8 Piraeus/Athens Disembarkation. Arrival 08:00. |
17 June 2023 - 24 June 2023
Northern Cyclades Cruise
Visit the heart of the Aegean Sea on this voyage. A mixture of Cycladic and Venetian architecture, world known shipwrecks, plentiful springs, glamourous nightlife and atmospheric beaches.
Itinerary: Piraeus (Athens) - Kea - Syros - Delos - Mykonos - Amorgos - Naxos - Kythnos - Piraeus (Athens)
| Day 1 Piraeus/Athens Ten kilometres southwest of central Athens, Piraeus is dazzling in its scale, its seemingly endless quays filled with ferries, ships and hydrofoils. |
| Day 2 Kea World known shipwrecks, Royal Oak Forest, ancient lion and Ancient Karthea, plentiful springs.Diving Attractions. Arrival 07:00, departure 05:00. |
| Day 3 Syros The heart of the Aegean Sea. Diving Attractions. Arrival 13:00, departure 06:00. |
| Day 4 Delos Archaeological sanctuary. Arrival 09:00, departure 14:00. |
| Day 4 (1) Mykonos Mykonos is the great glamour island of Greece and flaunts its sizzling St-Tropez-meets-Ibiza style and party-hard reputation. Diving Attractions. Arrival 06:00, departure 00:00. |
| Day 5 Amorgos Amorgos is a quiet mountainous island for nature lovers with minimalistic Cycladic architecture, mysterious caves, and fabulous beaches. Diving Attractions. Arrival 09:00, departure 21:00. |
| Day 6 Naxos The largest of the Cyclades, Naxos has a gorgeous waterfront and a web of steep cobbled alleys below its hilltop kastro, all filled with the hubbub of tourism and shopping.Diving Attractions. Arrival 06:00, departure 21:00. |
| Day 7 Kythnos Kythnos is famous for long standing pottery-making tradition, the large Cave of Katafyki and the long sand strip of Kolona beach. Arrival 07:00, departure 21:00. |
| Day 8 Piraeus/Athens Disembarkation. Arrival 07:00. |
24 June 2023 - 1 July 2023
Peloponnesus Cruise. Yoga Retreat Plus
The place where Paris and Elena were first coupled together attracts poetic souls and gives wide flight for imagination. The kingdom of Nestor, legendary Sparta and Mistras revive history. And you will definitely remember the Gibraltar of the East.
Itinerary: Piraeus (Athens) - Monemvasia - Pylos - Katakolo - Kefalonia (Sami) - Itea - Corynth Canal - Aegina - Piraeus (Athens)
| Day 1 Piraeus/Athens Ten kilometres southwest of central Athens, Piraeus is dazzling in its scale, its seemingly endless quays filled with ferries, ships and hydrofoils. |
| Day 2 Monemvasia Medieval city on a rock. Arrival 11:00, departure 20:00. |
| Day 3 Pylos Mirriad of beaches across a vast bay, lagoon with flamingos, waterfalls, caves, castles, tombs, kayaking and diving, golf center and natural resorts - entwine activities into a hit pack in Pylos. Arrival 12:00, departure 22:00. |
| Day 4 Katakolo Port for the homeland of Olympic Games. Arrival 08:00, departure 22:00. |
| Day 5 Kefalonia (Sami) Kefalonia, the largest Ionian island. Arrival 08:00, departure 20:00. |
| Day 6 Itea Located in the Fokida region of Central Greece, Itea is a small waterfront town located in close proximity to the archeological site of Delphi. Arrival 09:00, departure 22:00. |
| Day 7.1 Corinth Canal The Corinth Canal is a canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnesian peninsula from the Greek mainland Arrival 08:00, departure 09:00. |
| Day 7.2 Aegina Aegina offers finest pistachios in the world, olive groves and some of the most significant monasteries and temples of Greece. Arrival 13:00, departure 06:00. |
| Day 8 Piraeus/Athens Disembarkation. Arrival 08:00. |
16 September 2023 - 23 September 2023
Cyclades cruise under sail. Yoga Retreat Plus
On this voyage you will be taken a bit off the beaten track, and what breathtaking discoveries await you there! Homer’s birthplace - the Mastic island; the most male island, too; the fountain town… And you will get to know the style of life in one of only five world’s Blue Zones.
Itinerary: Piraeus (Athens) - Syros - Delos - Mykonos - Ikaria - Chios - Andros - Tinos - Piraeus (Athens)
| Day 1 Piraeus/Athens Ten kilometres southwest of central Athens, Piraeus is dazzling in its scale, its seemingly endless quays filled with ferries, ships and hydrofoils. |
| Day 2 Syros Sitting in the heart of the Aegean Sea, Syros is a mixture of Cycladic and Venetian architecture. Arrival 12:00, departure 02:00. |
| Day 3 Delos Serene mountainous island with almost no tourists, towns on dizzy cliffs and deserted beaches. Arrival 08:00, departure 14:00. |
| Day 3 (1) Mykonos Mykonos is the great glamour island of Greece and flaunts its sizzling St-Tropez-meets-Ibiza style and party-hard reputation. Arrival 16:00, departure 01:00. |
| Day 4 Ikaria Located on the Eastern Aegean sea, Ikaria is one of the worldwide famous Greek Islands, mainly due to the longevity of its inhabitants and the Ikarian diet. Arrival 09:00, departure 22:00. |
| Day 5 Chios Although Chios has many stunning beaches, it is particularly famous for its medieval villages. Diving Attractions. Arrival 07:00, departure 20:00. |
| Day 6 Andros Andros Chora, the island`s capital, is a mixture of Venetian, Byzantine and Ottoman architecture. Arrival 09:00, departure 04:00. |
| Day 7 Tinos Beautiful sandy beaches, traditional villages and minimal Cycladic architecture create a unique atmosphere that never fails to captivate the visitors. Arrival 09:00, departure 19:00. |
| Day 8 Piraeus/Athens Disembarkation. Arrival 09:00. |
Crossings
In addition to the regular Small Ship Cruises RUNNING ON WAVES operates so-called crossings. The word normally refers to a technical repositioning of a vessel from one port to another, which usually does not imply calls on the way. We, however, have developed a different concept. Our crossings are as interesting as our regular cruises and even more, in a way, as sometimes on such crossings we visit places, which are left out on full-scale cruises, even by boutique ships like RUNNING ON WAVES. Worth mentioning, crossings are usually shorter than a week, a good choice for those unable to fit a longer sailing into their tight schedule. Besides, crossing itineraries come up on the calendar 1 – 2 months before departure, hence 50% discount on daily rates. Follow us and catch this rare opportunity to make a sailing voyage in royal comfort at a fraction of price.
Special Interest
RUNNING ON WAVES presents you with a unique opportunity to have a thematic cruise in the company of like-minders sharing common interests. On our boat we organize scheduled voyages for people involved in various creative activities, such as marine photography, or united by the same passion, for example pilgrimage to sacred places of Greece and Italy.
Thematic cruises can be arranged upon request, too, be it about golf, yoga, painting, music or gastronomy. All cabin prices include accommodation with full board.
Prices
| Cabin Category | Cabin Description | Cabin № |
Price per person in Double accommodation (EURO) |
Price per person in Single accommodation (EURO) |
Port Calls per person for a 7-night cruise in Greek waters (EURO) |
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| Mini-suite | MAIN DECK | 20м2 | double bed + sofa | 5 | 5528 | 6860 | 350 |
| A-class | 18 м2 | double bed | 4 | 4519 | 5599 | 350 | |
| A-class | 16 м2 | double bed | 2, 3 | 4302 | 5328 | 350 | |
| A-class | 14 м2 | double bed | 6 | 3639 | 4499 | 350 | |
| B-class superior | TWEEN DECK | 12 м2 | double bed | 14, 15 | 3504 | 4330 | 350 |
| B-class superior | 12 м2 | round double bed | 21 | 3504 | 4330 | 350 | |
| B-class | 12 м2 | double bed | 16,17,18 | 3368 | 4160 | 350 | |
| B-class | 11 м2 | double bed | 29 | 3043 | 3754 | 350 | |
| B-class | 11 м2 | twin | 24 | 3043 | 3754 | 350 | |
| B-class* | 12 м2 | triple (3 guests) | 19,23,25,27 | 2032 | n/a | 350 | |
| B-class | 12 м2 | triple for twin use (2 guests) | 19,23,25,27 | 3368 | n/a | 350 | |
| B-class* | 11 м2 | triple (3 guests) | 22 | 1880 | n/a | 350 | |
| B-class | 11 м2 | triple for twin use (2 guests) | 22 | 3043 | n/a | 350 | |
- Price per person in triple accommodation
YOUR EARLY BOOKING BENEFITS:
- 30% off the cabin fare if booked more than 9 months prior to departure date of your chosen cruise;
- 20% off the cabin fare if booked 9 to 6 months prior to departure date of your chosen cruise;
- 10% off the cabin fare if booked 6 to 3 months prior to departure date of your chosen cruise.
Prices include / free of charge:
• Full board (meals 4 times a day)
• Coffee/ tea and still water, crackers free during a day at the bar counter
• Kayaks, windsurf boards, fins and masks for snorkeling
• Entertainments on board: show and animation programs, sails practices, yoga classes, karaoke
• SAT TV in the cabins
• Jacuzzi
• Internet (300 MB per person per day)
On extra payment:
• Cocktails, alcohol and drinks in the bar
• Diving equipment and diving instructor services, underwater group tours
• Rent of underwater towing scooters
• Water skies, wakeboards etc.
• Instructors for windsurfing and diving
• Bus excursions with invited guide
• Laundry services, massage services
• Air tickets, transfer and visa cost
• Service charge (tips) is 8 Euro per day per Guest (on Guests’s decision)
Special deal for children:
Notice: Children under 8 years will be allowed on board on special request and upon approval by the Company.
Special Booking and Cancellation Terms
To address current situation of uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, we have devised the RISK-FREE booking policy, so as to guarantee you against any financial losses in any event.
For all cabin bookings made after August 20, 2020 on scheduled cruises aboard RUNNING ON WAVES in 2021 cancellation is free of charge up to 72 hours before departure and full payment will be refunded (less an administrative charge of €200 per passenger) or we can offer you a future Cruise Credit Voucher for the full amount paid to the moment of cancellation, PLUS 10% BONUS discount on your cruise fare, PLUS A MYSTERY BONUS ON BOARD. The voucher valid up to December 31, 2022 (with possible extension thereafter, if the situation requires).
Such transferal can be either to a particular departure date in the future, or if you are hesitant about your new desired date of cruise, the voucher will be issued for the whole period up to December 31, 2022 (with possible extension) with validity for any scheduled cruise by RUNNING ON WAVES, subject to cabins availability.
The Company guarantees to retain for the alternative cruise the same cruise fare at which the original booking was made. If you have booked your cruise with an Early Booking Benefit, your special 10% BONUS discount will be added to your existing Early Booking discount.
Booking terms
- Deposit at the time of booking 25% of the cruise fare.
- Balance, including port fees, is due 30 days before departure. If the booking is made less than 30 days before departure, full payment is due at the time of booking.
