What makes this sailing so special?
Introducing our ship.... Elysium!
Elysium is boutique cruising redefined. It is a small cruise ship offering a yacht style experience to its guests.
It’s about unique journeys of discovery of new places and a new you. It’s about fun, relaxation and exciting cultural experiences. Be prepared to embark on one of the most fascinating & enriching experiences of your life.
Visit pristine coves and beaches only accessible by yacht, discover ancient civilizations have a massage, meditate at sunset, enjoy a chilled drink, snorkel, stargaze, read a book. You decide. The Elysium awaits to soothe your soul and excite your senses.
With only 25 elegantly decorated and spacious cabins, a crew of over 20, large interior and exterior spaces, a spa, a gym, deliciously healthy Mediterranean cuisine and an array of daily activities, the Elysium will pamper you, spoil you and captivate you forever.
The Reception Area is where you’ll be welcomed with a smile and find a number of amenities; a coffee station that’s open 24/7, a library cabinet filled with board games and books and a comfy inviting lounge where you can enjoy socializing and relaxing with your favorite people. Dedicated to wellness, the Elysium offers the Phos Wellness Deck where guests can enjoy basking in the sunshine on one of the comfy loungers, soak in the Jacuzzi, attend morning and sunset yoga sessions, or meditation, and Pilates classes. During the day, the Thalassa Main Deck & Bar is the place to be, enjoy a glass of wine, cocktail, or beer, or simply just be. This is also where alfresco meals are served with the bar offering an all-day menu.
Itinerary
Greece by design Itinerary
IMPORTANT: Please note itineraries are subject to change dependent on weather conditions, difficulties at docking or unforeseen circumstances. This decision will be solely made by the captain based on the safety of the passengers, the crew and the ship.
JULY 26th
ARRIVE ATHENS; I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO ARRIVE TO ATHENS AT LEAST ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE CRUISE.
*I can help you arrange a 1-night hotel stay in Athens with a tour to see the Parthenon and tickets to the Acropolis Museum. Transportation will be included from a centrally located Athens hotel to the port for the cruise.
JULY 27th DAY 1
EMBARKATION @ Port of LAVRION @ 1pm
WELCOME DINNER
CORINTH CANAL@ MIDNIGHT (VIEW FROM THE BOAT; IF YOU ARE AWAKE)
JULY 28th DAY 2
ARRIVE ITEA (NEAR DELPHI) @6AM
(OPTIONAL DELPHI MORNING TOUR OPTION 35 MINUTES BY BUS FROM PORT)
DEPART @ 11PM
JULY 29th DAY 3
ARRIVE VASILIKOS @ 10:30AM FOR A SWIM STOP
ARRIVE ZAKHINTHOS PORT @ 4:00PM (OVERNIGHT)
JULY 30th DAY 4
DEPART ZAKYNTHOS PORT @6AM
SWIM STOP @ FAMED NAVAGIO
ARRIVE KEFALONIA @ 4PM (OVERNIGHT)
JULY 31st DAY 5
DEPART KEFALONIA @ 6AM
SWIM STOP @ LOUDRA BAY
ARRIVE SAMI BAY @ 5PM (OVERNIGHT)
AUGUST 1st DAY 6
DEPART SAMI BAY @ 6AM
SWIM STOP @ GIDAKI
ARRIVE ITHAKA @ 1:30pm
DEPART @ 11PM
AUGUST 2nd DAY 7
SWIM STOP @ ZALITSA
TRANSIT CORINTH CANAL @ 6:00PM
FAREWELL DINNER
AUGUST 3rd DAY 8
ARRIVE LAVRION @ 6:00AM
Yacht Gallery
Swim Stops
Swim Stops
We will make multiple stops for swimming throughout this itinerary. The quickest way to enjoy the sea is by jumping from an upper deck!! Or of course, a milder approach would be via stairs on the side of the ship. Hahaha!
A plethora of water toys will be available for your enjoyment; including snorkeling equipment, kayaks, standup paddle boards and even a chance to try out your luck at water skiing (water skiing is for an additional charge).
Elysium Staterooms
Amenities in every stateroom
- Twin or queen-sized bed
- Plush mattress & snuggly all-season duvet
- Lavish, organic bath products
- Spa robes and slippers
- Beach towels
- Minibar
- Hair Dryer
- Flat screen TV with access to cable channels
- Personal safe
- Free access to Wi-fi
- Individually controlled A/C
Stateroom Specifications
A+ Cabins
- 7 cabins available
- Window(s)
- 17 TO 20 SQM
A Cabins
- 5 cabins available
- Window(s)
- 15 TO 17 SQM
B+ Cabins
- 5 cabins available
- Portholes
- 15 TO 17 SQM
B Cabins
- 5 cabins available
- Portholes
- 14 SQM
C Cabins
- 3 cabins available
- Portholes
- 10-14 SQM (single is 10 SQM)
Pricing Details
PRICING DETAILS
20% of the total payment non-refundable deposit per person due at time of booking.
2nd payment due - 09/20/2023
Final Payment Due - 05/20/2024
How Do I Book?
How Do I Book?
Step 1
Email me to request a cabin; at this time I will let you know the availability.
[email protected]
LINK to my Venmo "@wendywalker79"
Fort Worth, TX 76244
*Please let me know when check is in the mail!
Step 3
Inclusions
- Cruise itinerary aboard the Elysium that includes passing through the Corinth Canal, stopping at the awe-inspiring ancient civilization of Itea and swimming in the famed cove of Zakynthos
- Group transfer from selected Athens hotel on day of embarkation to the ship, and transfer to local airport on day of disembarkation.
- Welcome Dinner
- Port taxes and fees
- Vessel and approximately 24-28 crew to dote on us
- Accommodation in twin or double cabins with private bath, individually controlled A/C, all-season duvet, pillow menu, flat screen tv, minibar*, personal safe, free wi-fi, hair dryer, lavish bath products, spa robes, slippers and beach towels
- Breakfast & Lunch provided daily, still water and unlimited filter coffee, tea, cookies station
- One domestic wine, beer or soda per lunch
- Farewell dinner
- Cooking class offered once during sailing
- Greek dance workshop offered once during sailing
- Group Yoga, Pilates, aquarobics, meditation sessions with our qualified onboard Wellness Coach
- Housekeeping twice per day
- Access to onboard gym
- Use of fishing equipment, sanitized snorkeling equipment and water toys
- Cruise Concierge at your service
- And ME as your Quintess Vacations Hostess with the Mostess!!
Exclusions
What isn't Included
- Gratuities
- Travel protection
- Spa services at Gema Spa
- Tours/Excursions
- Adult beverages, sodas, etc. (except 1 glass of wine/beer/soda at lunch)
- Water skiing and banana boat rides offered for additional $
- Room service
Travel Protection Insurance
Travel Protection Highly recommended
As our valued client, we want to help make your trip enjoyable, and that is one of the reasons we recommend travel protection. Travel protection offers a combination of insurance coverage with non-insurance assistance services and helps to protect your financial investment in your trip.
Once your deposit is made, you have 21 days to purchase travel protection if you want to have (i) cancel for work reasons and/or (ii) provide coverage for pre-existing conditions. If you aren't concerned about either of the two items outlined above, travel protection that allows you to file a claim for a covered reason can be added at any time up until 2 weeks prior to travel.
I'll give you a quote shortly after you register and you can purchase the protection directly from the link if you like.
Pre & Post Cruise Options
PRE & POST CRUISE OPTIONS
Pre-Cruise Overnight in Athens
I recommend everyone arrive no later than 7/26/2024 in Athens. I can help you arrange a 1-night hotel stay in Athens with a tour to see the Parthenon and tickets to the Acropolis Museum. Transportation will be included from the Athens hotel to the port for the cruise
Want to visit more of Greece or another European city?
Some of my suggestions to add on to your stay:
Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Corfu, Naxos or Paros to name a few. Or heck, while you are over there, visit a whole other country. Just let me know what you are interested in and I can design an itinerary for you!