If you’re itching for an epic singles cruise in paradise this summer, here’s a look at an ultimate cruise of the Greek Islands for singles. This particular cruise ventures into Turkey and offers tours that take you back to medieval and ancient times. It’s a 7-night adventure, but there are optional pre-cruise and post-cruise packages if you want it to last even longer.

The ultimate cruise for singles is the Greek Island Summer Singles Cruise, hosted by Singles Travel International. This is a 7-night cruise, with limited availability, that takes you from Athens to Turkey and then to tour up to 5 Greek islands (more, if you opt into the post-cruise package).

There’s more to the itinerary than a list of islands. This cruise will grant you and the other singles access to myriad museums, archeological sites, local cuisine, and local theater production, among other activities. Each island is a different experience with a different range of history to share with you. This cruise was designed to give you an ample taste of culture and history at every stop.

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How the Greek Island Summer Singles Cruise 2021 Delivers Everything Singles Want

The Greek Island Summer Singles Cruise from July 3 – July 10 is the ultimate cruise for singles, especially if you go back to back with the Isle of Crete Rendezvous (beginning July 13) and tack on the optional pre-cruise or post-packages.

This is an all-inclusive cruise that takes you to islands you don’t typically see on a cruise itinerary so that you can get a more intimate experience of the culture. You’ll climb aboard the Celestial Crystal to travel to six ports, staying overnight on the island of Mykonos.

You’ll be afforded 21 meals and several excursions at various islands. In addition to the included excursions, you can choose to add up to 26 additional adventures. Your entrance fees to the featured museums will be covered. You’ll have nightly entertainment and bottled water to take with you on your excursions.

This is the ultimate way to get away on your own. You’ll get to explore Santorini and Mykonos among lesser-known Greek islands and towns. All the while, you’ll have new people to meet and go on adventures with. If one week doesn’t seem long enough, you can add a week and get to know the Island of Crete by booking back to back singles cruises.

Get Acquainted Early and Spend Some Extra Time in Athens

Since you begin in Athens, you’ll want to explore there as much as you can before boarding. For some help, you can select the pre-cruise package, which includes a shared or single room at the Wyndham Grand. This package allows you to meet your fellow singles sooner and have a smoother start to your trip with meals provided.

Whether you select this package or not, Athens is an incredible place to begin your singles journey. You’ll want to visit the Acropolis. You must see the Theatre of Dionysos. In the late evenings, the Acropolis is lit up so that you can see it above the city from almost anywhere. I recommend you view it from a rooftop bar or taverna.

Start with Ancient Wolds and Ultimate Shopping in Kusadasi, Turkey

Though it’s a Greek Island cruise, it begins in Turkey. Kusadasi, Turkey, is a beach resort town with vibrant color and culture. There, you can see one of the seven wonders of the ancient world: The Temple of Artemis.

As part of your cruise, you and the other singles take a bus-tour through the golden ages as you visit a series of Roman archeological sites. Before you leave, you’ll have plenty of time to shop in the famous bazaars in the Kudasi market (a major draw to the city).

The harbor area is full of Kusadasi’s major tourist attractions, including the bazaar area. The bazaar area is where you’ll find an array of locally produced products. It’s a direct adventure into Turkish culture. And, it’s an opportunity to bring home souvenirs few people will have ever seen before.

Kusadasi is a beach town with many beaches to visit. Beyond that, you can have a Turkish Bath experience. But, the history is truly one of the island’s most prominent features, such as the remnants of a 13th-century Byzantine Fortress on Pigeon Island. Pigeon Island can be viewed from a seaside walk.

Get Gothic and Medieval in Rhodes, Greece

Whereas Kusadasi took you into the ancient world, Rhodes will take you to both ancient and medieval times at once. You and your fellow singles will have plenty of time to explore the Gothic architecture at your leisure after the bus-tour.

At your first Greek island destination, you’ll take a bus tour in Rhodes. Your main destinations will be the Lindos Acropolis and the Rhodes Citadel: The Fortress of Knights.

The Acropolis of Lindos is on a hill with a breathtaking view of the city. The acropolis includes a Hellenistic Stoa as well as the Athena Lindia Temple. These ancient remains stand atop the more recent structures, such as the Castle of Knights, which was built upon Byzantine remains. This is the magnificence of the island—history built atop history.

Explore a Part of Crete in the Town of Agios Nikolaos, Greece

Crete is not like most of the smaller Greek Islands. Crete is a large island with its own brand of Greek history and culture. A lot of travelers either get to experience Crete without experiencing the rest of Greece or forgo Crete entirely to see many other parts of Greece.

The reason is that once you make the trip to Crete, there’s so much to explore there that you might not find it worth your time to make the trip elsewhere.

For that reason, getting to make a stop in Crete as part of a cruise is pretty ultimate. Agios Nikolaos has plenty of tavernas and shops to visit, but this is a stop on the cruise that’s meant for relaxation and aesthetic pleasures. The lake in the center of town is spectacular. It’s called either the lake of Agios Nikolaos or Voulismeni.

The lake of Agios-Nikolaos, or Voulismeni, is famous from Greek mythology because it’s where the goddess Athena bathed herself. This part of the cruise invites you to bask in the sun like an Olympian god or goddess. And, you can observe the neoclassical architecture as you walk along to visit the marina, restaurants, and shops.

See the Stunning Sunsets in Santorini

You get to spend an extended amount of time on this island, which is a desirable aspect of a cruise within the Aegean Sea. If there’s a Greek Island people never want to leave, it’s Santorini. Its beauty is simply spectacular. Everyone, including the locals, step outside to watch the sunset with a glass of wine in hand.

You’ll have all day to explore the capital city of Fira with your fellow singles. Then, in the evening, you’ll all meet back up and walk to the Greek Wedding Show together. This musical theater is much more interactive experience than you would typically expect. You will be participating in the performance, deeply immersing yourself in the Greek culture of music, dance, love, tears, and pure appreciation for life.

The Greek Wedding Show includes a feast of Greek tapas, giving you a literal taste of Santorini as well as a figurative taste of its culture. This part of the cruise is bound to be one of the most romantic experiences of your life, even single.

You will be intoxicated by the beauty of the island and the joy of the people who get to live there. You won’t want to leave Santorini, but the island that awaits you is a special gem seen by far fewer tourists—the island of Milos.

Get a More Exclusive Experience in Milos

Milos is known for its unpretentious charm. This is an island Athenians are more likely to visit on their holiday than Santorini or Mykonos because it’s less saturated with tourists. This is a really special aspect of this cruise. Milos has the same volcanic-based beauty to offer as Mykonos and Santorini, but it isn’t as popular of a destination.

With Milos on the itinerary, this ultimate singles cruise takes you to an island that fewer people have experienced but is not inferior to Mykonos or Santorini in any way. The Sarakiniko beach will make you feel like you went moon because of its unique lunar landscape.

Your cruise includes a visit to the Milos Mining Museum to learn the geological history behind the island’s fascinating landscapes. You’ll dine, shop, and experience the picturesque capital city of Plaka before moving on to an ultimate ending at the famous island of Mykonos.

Enjoy the Nightlife (and Stay Overnight) in Mykonos

Mykonos is the perfect final destination before departing back to Athens. Mykonos is famously the liveliest Greek island or the party island. It’s the perfect way to bring your singles trip to its climax. Mykonos is every bit as beautiful as the other islands but far more vivacious in a number of ways.

There’s a cove of phenomenal restaurants in a part of Mykonos affectionately known as Little Venice. It’s called that because it looks like Venice, Italy, but also because the restaurants there take cuisine as seriously as they do in Italy. You can have a fine dining experience as the sunsets. Then, you can go out and experience the most vibrant nightlife you can imagine.

Your cruise ship will be docked in Mykonos overnight so that you can experience the nightlife until the sun comes up, if you so choose. You can hit one of the best beach clubs, dance clubs, or simply seek out the best cocktails.

You may even get to catch a world-famous DJ at Moni Nightclub. If you don’t think this ultimate singles cruise will have brought you to your knees by the time you leave Mykonos, there is a post-cruise package for you to look into.

Pack a Couple More Nights in Piraeus (Optional)

If you need a couple of extra nights to wind down before you return home, this cruise has an optional two-night post-cruise package. This package includes two nights at the Piraeus Theoxenia Hotel and access to their breakfast buffet, but the best part is the sunset cruise.

You’ll set sail for a half-day private sunset tour along the Athenian Riviera to visit Cape Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon. Before returning, you’ll dine at a local taverna.

Return to Crete for the Ultimate Back to Back Singles Cruises (Optional)

If one week isn’t ultimate enough for you, there’s another great singles cruise you can tack on to your Greek Island cruise called the Isle of Crete Rendezvous. This gives you more time to explore the island of Crete with other singles. The Isle of Crete Rendezvous is quite a different kind of trip. It starts and ends in Crete, and you’ll spend more time doing activities like snorkeling and wine tasting instead of traveling to other islands.

The Isle of Crete Rendezvous is less about cruising and more about mingling with other singles. You’ll stay at a family-owned hotel with fine dining, swimming pools, jacuzzies, and sun terraces. Breakfast will be provided every morning and wine (or coffee) with your dinner every night. You’ll get to experience Cretan cuisine and culture to a far greater extent than most do when cruising.

There is a Welcome Reception for this trip, a cooking demonstration from the hotel owner, and live music. You’ll have exclusive access to the highly-rated beaches, Sfinari and Elafonisi. Chania is a local gem, where you’ll get to shop, dine, and explore. And, your snorkeling adventure is just across the street from your hotel.

You can opt into several optional excursions that cost an additional fee if you want to do some wine tasting, scuba diving, horseback riding or take a day cruise. You really have a lot of freedom to customize this trip.

Your activity choices will likely be impacted by the people you meet and mingle with. This is a 7-night trip beginning either June 1st, July 13th, or August 3rd, the summer of 2021, but the July 13th option is the way to make it an epic back to back with the Greek Island Summer Singles Cruise.

If you choose to add the Isle of Crete Rendezvous to your singles adventure, you’re eligible for the three-night post-cruise package through your Greek island cruise.

This grants you three nights at the Piraeus Theoxenia Hotel, with breakfast included. It also includes the half-day private sunset tour along the Athenian Riviera to visit Cape Sounio and the Temple of Poseidon. Additionally, you’ll be provided transportation to the airport for your flight to Crete.

Additional Information About Dates and Prices

You can get the most information about prices, dates, and FAQs from Singles Travel International, but here are some facts and figures for the Greek Island Summer Singles Cruise 2021:

  • Starting price: $2,939.00
  • Standard duration: 7-nights
  • Spaces available: 13
  • Dates: July 3 – July 10, 2021
  • Initial Departure Location: Athens, Greece (arrive before 1:00 PM)
  • Pre-cruise dates: July 1 – July 3, 2021
  • Post-cruise dates (option 1): July 10 – 12, 2021
  • Post-cruise dates (option 2 for those boarding the Isle of Crete Rendezvous after): July 10 – 13, 2021, with transportation to the airport for flight to Crete
  • Isle of Crete Rendezvous dates: July 13 – 20, 2021
  • Starting price: $2,429
  • Starts and ends in Crete

Some Other Exceptional Singles Cruises to Consider

In case you don’t think the Greek Island Summer Singles Cruise is the ultimate option for you, here are some other cruise lines that are known for their solo cruises:

There are many cruises out there, and most of them have accommodations for solo cruisers. However, if you’re looking for something that is exclusively for singles, then Singles Travel International is a great option.

This is Seriously the Best Cruise for Singles

If you’re looking for an ultimate cruise, the Greek islands are a solid choice as well. The Greek Island Summer Singles Cruise through Singles Travel International is an epic cruise option for summer 2021.

If you want extended time on Mykonos and Santorini, but you’d also like to tour places you’ve never even heard of, this is the cruise for you. You’ll have an overnight in Mykonos so that you can truly experience the famous Mykonos nightlife.

The sunsets in Santorini will be waiting for you, but before that, you’ll get to visit Crete, Turkey, and Rhodes. After Santorini, you’ll get to see a lesser-known but equally beautiful island—Milos.

Beyond that, there are so many excursions for you to enjoy with the other singles you meet. These are also opportunities for you to mingle with locals and other kinds of travelers. The island tour is 7-nights only, but you can add another seven nights in Crete by doing a back to back cruise that is also hosted by Singles Travel International. That cruise is called the Isle of Crete Rendezvous, and it’s an opportunity to double-down on your ultimate singles cruise.