Cruises & Cabin Charter/Boutique cruises

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.

Discover "Running on Waves"


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:

  • sailing (and learning the ropes) including exclusive Marine Activities, such as knot-tying with the Boatswain, mast climbing, celestial navigation classes, sails-setting, steering the boat... 
  • on board ship tours (including Bridge tour and Engine tour)
  • visiting a new island or marina each day
  • attending `port talks` with the Cruise Director
  • all day free tender service to deliver you ashore and back
  • optional tour guide excursions (extra)
  • dancing
  • singing karaoke
  • watching movies
  • playing table games
  • socialising in one of the bars
  • meditating
  • swimming off the stern or at some amazing beaches
  • using a variety of water toys
  • yoga classes with professional instructor
  • massages
  • sun-deck jacuzzi
  • sunbathing on deck
  • lounging in shaded areas
  • Zumba fitness classes
  • daily pampering in gastronomic delights and learning the secrets of the Chef`s culinary skills in master classes
  • wine-tasting sessions
  • Greek dancing and Greek language lessons
  • towel-folding lessons and napkin folding craft
  • a la carte Captain`s dinner (once or twice per week)
  • photo-safari with the boatswain

 


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 DelphiArrival 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)

Mini-suite MAIN DECK 20м2 double bed + sofa 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:

• 2 adults +1 child 8-12 years, child discount - 100% off
• 2 adults +1 child 12-18 years, child discount - 50% off
• 1 adult + 1 child  8-12 years, child discount - 50% off
• 1 adult + 1 child 12-18 years, child discount - 25% off

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.