Back-to-Back Cruises from Athens

Piraeus is the Greek island base, and sailing two legs back to back is how you see the Aegean without racing it.

Let the planner do the Athens math, including which casino offer to spend on which leg.

The lowest price for a trip back to Athens

The back-to-back that starts and ends in Athens with the lowest total for 2 guests, with an interior cabin on sale on every leg. A cheaper one from Athens ends in another port: see the lowest total below. Prices last checked Nov 1, 2026, 5:20 PM Pacific.

The route on a map: from Athens and back. Ports on it: Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Bodrum, Chania (Souda), Istanbul.

AthensAug 20, 20271Leg 1 · 7 nightsRhapsody of the SeasAug 20, 2027 to Aug 27, 2027$1,386 for 2 guests$693 per personAthenssame day, same port
2Leg 2 · 7 nightsRhapsody of the SeasAug 27, 2027 to Sep 3, 2027$1,350 for 2 guests$675 per personAthensSep 3, 2027

Both legs, interior cabin$2,736for 2 guests$1,368 per person · 14 nights · taxes and fees included

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71same ship

14-22combined nights

$2,523Lowest total on this port, for 2 guests$1,261 per person. See that trip, it ends in Fort Lauderdale

4 ships sail back to back from Athens. Rhapsody of the Seas has the most, 55 trips, then Liberty of the Seas (6), Explorer of the Seas (5) and Mariner of the Seas (5). The most common trip is two 7-night sailings, 14 nights in all (63 of 71). Top stops: Santorini, Mykonos, Ephesus (Kusadasi) and Alexandria. The next leaves on May 14, 2027, on Rhapsody of the Seas.

When to sail from Athens, and what it costs

Each bar is the lowest total for 2 guests in that month, both legs together, interior cabin, taxes and fees included. Under each month: how many back-to-backs sail.

$2,928 for 2 guestsMay20273
$2,953 for 2 guestsJun5
$2,773 for 2 guestsJul6
$2,736 for 2 guestsAug5
$3,053 for 2 guestsSep4
Lowest: $2,523 for 2 guests$2,523 for 2 guestsOct6
$3,331 for 2 guestsNov1
no sailings
$3,425 for 2 guestsMay20283
$3,446 for 2 guestsJun5
$3,726 for 2 guestsJul8
$3,605 for 2 guestsAug6
$3,309 for 2 guestsSep8
$3,274 for 2 guestsOct6
$4,309 for 2 guestsNov1
$5,708 for 2 guestsDec1
$5,122 for 2 guestsJan20291
no sailings
$5,296 for 2 guestsMar1
$5,470 for 2 guestsApr1

Ships that sail back to back from Athens

One row a ship, counting the back-to-backs that stay on that ship for both legs.

Ship	Back-to-backs	Most common	Lowest total	Next start
Rhapsody of the Seas	55	14 nightstwo 7-night sailings	$2,736 for 2 guests, $1,368 per person14 nights	May 14, 2027
Liberty of the Seas	6	14 nightstwo 7-night sailings	$3,960 for 2 guests, $1,980 per person14 nights, ends in Barcelona	Jul 3, 2028
Explorer of the Seas	5	14 nightstwo 7-night sailings	$2,523 for 2 guests, $1,261 per person21 nights, ends in Fort Lauderdale	Jun 7, 2027
Mariner of the Seas	5	14 nightstwo 7-night sailings	$4,106 for 2 guests, $2,053 per person14 nights, ends in Lisbon	Jun 2, 2028

The next back-to-backs to leave Athens

May 14, 2027, 14 nights on Rhapsody of the Seas: $3,797 for 2 guests
May 21, 2027, 14 nights on Rhapsody of the Seas: $3,355 for 2 guests
May 28, 2027, 14 nights on Rhapsody of the Seas: $2,928 for 2 guests

Prices last checked Nov 1, 2026, 5:20 PM Pacific. They are refreshed on a schedule, not live, so confirm a price with Royal Caribbean before you book. New to this? Back to back cruises, explained.

Sailing soonest from Athens

Ship	The two legs	Departs	Nights	Total for 2 guests
Rhapsody of the Seas	Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights May 14, 2027 to May 21, 2027 Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights May 21, 2027 to May 28, 2027	May 14, 2027 back May 28, 2027	14	$3,797$1,898 per person details
Rhapsody of the Seas	Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights May 21, 2027 to May 28, 2027 Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights May 28, 2027 to Jun 4, 2027	May 21, 2027 back Jun 4, 2027	14	$3,355$1,678 per person details
Rhapsody of the Seas	Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights May 28, 2027 to Jun 4, 2027 Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Jun 4, 2027 to Jun 11, 2027	May 28, 2027 back Jun 11, 2027	14	$2,928$1,464 per person details
Rhapsody of the Seas	Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Jun 4, 2027 to Jun 11, 2027 Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights Jun 11, 2027 to Jun 18, 2027	Jun 4, 2027 back Jun 18, 2027	14	$3,435$1,718 per person details
Explorer of the Seas	Best Of Greece Cruise · 7 nights Athens to Rome Jun 7, 2027 to Jun 14, 2027 Italy, Spain & French Riviera · 7 nights Rome to Barcelona Jun 14, 2027 to Jun 21, 2027	Jun 7, 2027 ends Jun 21, 2027 in Barcelona	14	$3,925$1,962 per person details
Rhapsody of the Seas	Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights Jun 11, 2027 to Jun 18, 2027 Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Jun 18, 2027 to Jun 25, 2027	Jun 11, 2027 back Jun 25, 2027	14	$3,418$1,709 per person details
Rhapsody of the Seas	Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Jun 18, 2027 to Jun 25, 2027 Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Jun 25, 2027 to Jul 2, 2027	Jun 18, 2027 back Jul 2, 2027	14	$2,953$1,477 per person details
Rhapsody of the Seas	Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Jun 25, 2027 to Jul 2, 2027 Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights Jul 2, 2027 to Jul 9, 2027	Jun 25, 2027 back Jul 9, 2027	14	$3,335$1,667 per person details
Rhapsody of the Seas	Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights Jul 2, 2027 to Jul 9, 2027 Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Jul 9, 2027 to Jul 16, 2027	Jul 2, 2027 back Jul 16, 2027	14	$3,221$1,610 per person details
Rhapsody of the Seas	Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Jul 9, 2027 to Jul 16, 2027 Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Jul 16, 2027 to Jul 23, 2027	Jul 9, 2027 back Jul 23, 2027	14	$2,773$1,387 per person details
Explorer of the Seas	Greece & Croatia Cruise · 7 nights Athens to Ravenna Jul 12, 2027 to Jul 19, 2027 Italy & Croatia Cruise · 7 nights Ravenna to Rome Jul 19, 2027 to Jul 26, 2027	Jul 12, 2027 ends Jul 26, 2027 in Rome	14	$3,554$1,777 per person details
Rhapsody of the Seas	Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Jul 16, 2027 to Jul 23, 2027 Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights Jul 23, 2027 to Jul 30, 2027	Jul 16, 2027 back Jul 30, 2027	14	$3,171$1,586 per person details
Rhapsody of the Seas	Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights Jul 23, 2027 to Jul 30, 2027 Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Jul 30, 2027 to Aug 6, 2027	Jul 23, 2027 back Aug 6, 2027	14	$3,284$1,642 per person details
Rhapsody of the Seas	Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Jul 30, 2027 to Aug 6, 2027 Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Aug 6, 2027 to Aug 13, 2027	Jul 30, 2027 back Aug 13, 2027	14	$3,046$1,523 per person details
Rhapsody of the Seas	Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Aug 6, 2027 to Aug 13, 2027 Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights Aug 13, 2027 to Aug 20, 2027	Aug 6, 2027 back Aug 20, 2027	14	$3,294$1,647 per person details
Rhapsody of the Seas	Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights Aug 13, 2027 to Aug 20, 2027 Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Aug 20, 2027 to Aug 27, 2027	Aug 13, 2027 back Aug 27, 2027	14	$3,091$1,545 per person details
Rhapsody of the Seas	Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Aug 20, 2027 to Aug 27, 2027 Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Aug 27, 2027 to Sep 3, 2027	Aug 20, 2027 back Sep 3, 2027	14	$2,736$1,368 per person details
Rhapsody of the Seas	Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Aug 27, 2027 to Sep 3, 2027 Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights Sep 3, 2027 to Sep 10, 2027	Aug 27, 2027 back Sep 10, 2027	14	$3,075$1,538 per person details
Explorer of the Seas	Best Of Greece Cruise · 7 nights Athens to Rome Aug 30, 2027 to Sep 6, 2027 Italy, Spain & French Riviera · 7 nights Rome to Barcelona Sep 6, 2027 to Sep 13, 2027	Aug 30, 2027 ends Sep 13, 2027 in Barcelona	14	$2,981$1,491 per person details
Rhapsody of the Seas	Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights Sep 3, 2027 to Sep 10, 2027 Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights Sep 10, 2027 to Sep 17, 2027	Sep 3, 2027 back Sep 17, 2027	14	$3,213$1,606 per person details

Showing 20 of 71 back-to-backs: priced ones first, soonest first within each. Prices last checked Nov 1, 2026, 5:20 PM Pacific. They are refreshed on a schedule, not live, so confirm a price with Royal Caribbean before you book. Open all 71 in the planner ›

The whole year, month by month

May 20273 back-to-backs$2,928 for 2 guests, $1,464 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, May 28

Rhapsody of the Seas

Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
May 28, 2027 to Jun 4, 2027

Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Jun 4, 2027 to Jun 11, 2027

May 28, 2027back Jun 11, 2027

14 nights$2,928 for 2 guests, $1,464 per persondetails

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
May 14, 2027 to May 21, 2027

Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights
May 21, 2027 to May 28, 2027

May 14, 2027back May 28, 2027

14 nights$3,797 for 2 guests, $1,898 per persondetails

Rhapsody of the Seas

Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights
May 21, 2027 to May 28, 2027

Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
May 28, 2027 to Jun 4, 2027

May 21, 2027back Jun 4, 2027

14 nights$3,355 for 2 guests, $1,678 per persondetails

June 20275 back-to-backs$2,953 for 2 guests, $1,477 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, Jun 18

Rhapsody of the Seas

Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Jun 18, 2027 to Jun 25, 2027

Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Jun 25, 2027 to Jul 2, 2027

Jun 18, 2027back Jul 2, 2027

14 nights$2,953 for 2 guests, $1,477 per persondetails

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Jun 4, 2027 to Jun 11, 2027

Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights
Jun 11, 2027 to Jun 18, 2027

Jun 4, 2027back Jun 18, 2027

14 nights$3,435 for 2 guests, $1,718 per persondetails

Explorer of the Seas

Best Of Greece Cruise · 7 nights
Athens to Rome
Jun 7, 2027 to Jun 14, 2027

Italy, Spain & French Riviera · 7 nights
Rome to Barcelona
Jun 14, 2027 to Jun 21, 2027

Jun 7, 2027ends Jun 21, 2027 in Barcelona

14 nights$3,925 for 2 guests, $1,962 per persondetails

See all 5 in June 2027

Jun 11, 2027, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,418 for 2 guests
Jun 25, 2027, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,335 for 2 guests

July 20276 back-to-backs$2,773 for 2 guests, $1,387 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, Jul 9

Rhapsody of the Seas

Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Jul 9, 2027 to Jul 16, 2027

Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Jul 16, 2027 to Jul 23, 2027

Jul 9, 2027back Jul 23, 2027

14 nights$2,773 for 2 guests, $1,387 per persondetails

Rhapsody of the Seas

Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights
Jul 2, 2027 to Jul 9, 2027

Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Jul 9, 2027 to Jul 16, 2027

Jul 2, 2027back Jul 16, 2027

14 nights$3,221 for 2 guests, $1,610 per persondetails

Explorer of the Seas

Greece & Croatia Cruise · 7 nights
Athens to Ravenna
Jul 12, 2027 to Jul 19, 2027

Italy & Croatia Cruise · 7 nights
Ravenna to Rome
Jul 19, 2027 to Jul 26, 2027

Jul 12, 2027ends Jul 26, 2027 in Rome

14 nights$3,554 for 2 guests, $1,777 per persondetails

See all 6 in July 2027

Jul 16, 2027, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,171 for 2 guests
Jul 23, 2027, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,284 for 2 guests
Jul 30, 2027, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,046 for 2 guests

August 20275 back-to-backs$2,736 for 2 guests, $1,368 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, Aug 20

Rhapsody of the Seas

Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Aug 20, 2027 to Aug 27, 2027

Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Aug 27, 2027 to Sep 3, 2027

Aug 20, 2027back Sep 3, 2027

14 nights$2,736 for 2 guests, $1,368 per persondetails

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Aug 6, 2027 to Aug 13, 2027

Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights
Aug 13, 2027 to Aug 20, 2027

Aug 6, 2027back Aug 20, 2027

14 nights$3,294 for 2 guests, $1,647 per persondetails

Rhapsody of the Seas

Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights
Aug 13, 2027 to Aug 20, 2027

Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Aug 20, 2027 to Aug 27, 2027

Aug 13, 2027back Aug 27, 2027

14 nights$3,091 for 2 guests, $1,545 per persondetails

See all 5 in August 2027

Aug 27, 2027, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,075 for 2 guests
Aug 30, 2027, 14 nights, Explorer of the Seas $2,981 for 2 guests

September 20274 back-to-backs$3,053 for 2 guests, $1,526 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, Sep 10

Rhapsody of the Seas

Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Sep 10, 2027 to Sep 17, 2027

Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Sep 17, 2027 to Sep 24, 2027

Sep 10, 2027back Sep 24, 2027

14 nights$3,053 for 2 guests, $1,526 per persondetails

Rhapsody of the Seas

Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights
Sep 3, 2027 to Sep 10, 2027

Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Sep 10, 2027 to Sep 17, 2027

Sep 3, 2027back Sep 17, 2027

14 nights$3,213 for 2 guests, $1,606 per persondetails

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Sep 17, 2027 to Sep 24, 2027

Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise · 7 nights
Sep 24, 2027 to Oct 1, 2027

Sep 17, 2027back Oct 1, 2027

14 nights$3,663 for 2 guests, $1,832 per persondetails

See all 4 in September 2027

Sep 24, 2027, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,767 for 2 guests

October 20276 back-to-backs$2,523 for 2 guests, $1,261 per personLowest: Explorer of the Seas, Oct 25

Explorer of the Seas

Greek Isles & Malta Cruise · 7 nights
Athens to Barcelona
Oct 25, 2027 to Nov 1, 2027

Spain & Morocco Transatlantic · 14 nights
Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale
Nov 1, 2027 to Nov 15, 2027

Oct 25, 2027ends Nov 15, 2027 in Fort Lauderdale

21 nights$2,523 for 2 guests, $1,261 per persondetails

Rhapsody of the Seas

Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Oct 1, 2027 to Oct 8, 2027

Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Oct 8, 2027 to Oct 15, 2027

Oct 1, 2027back Oct 15, 2027

14 nights$3,286 for 2 guests, $1,643 per persondetails

Explorer of the Seas

Greece & Croatia Cruise · 7 nights
Athens to Ravenna
Oct 4, 2027 to Oct 11, 2027

Italy & Croatia Cruise · 7 nights
Ravenna to Rome
Oct 11, 2027 to Oct 18, 2027

Oct 4, 2027ends Oct 18, 2027 in Rome

14 nights$3,384 for 2 guests, $1,692 per persondetails

See all 6 in October 2027

Oct 8, 2027, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,771 for 2 guests
Oct 15, 2027, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,853 for 2 guests
Oct 22, 2027, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,043 for 2 guests

November 20271 back-to-back$3,331 for 2 guests, $1,665 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, Nov 5

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of Greece & Italy Cruise · 8 nights
Athens to Barcelona
Nov 5, 2027 to Nov 13, 2027

Spain & Morocco Transatlantic · 14 nights
Barcelona to San Juan
Nov 13, 2027 to Nov 27, 2027

Nov 5, 2027ends Nov 27, 2027 in San Juan

22 nights$3,331 for 2 guests, $1,665 per persondetails

May 20283 back-to-backs$3,425 for 2 guests, $1,712 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, May 27

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of Greece & Egypt Cruise · 7 nights
May 27, 2028 to Jun 3, 2028

Best Of Greece & Egypt Cruise · 7 nights
Jun 3, 2028 to Jun 10, 2028

May 27, 2028back Jun 10, 2028

14 nights$3,425 for 2 guests, $1,712 per persondetails

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of The Greek Isles Cruise · 7 nights
May 13, 2028 to May 20, 2028

Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
May 20, 2028 to May 27, 2028

May 13, 2028back May 27, 2028

14 nights$3,612 for 2 guests, $1,806 per persondetails

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
May 20, 2028 to May 27, 2028

Best Of Greece & Egypt Cruise · 7 nights
May 27, 2028 to Jun 3, 2028

May 20, 2028back Jun 3, 2028

14 nights$3,541 for 2 guests, $1,770 per persondetails

June 20285 back-to-backs$3,446 for 2 guests, $1,723 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, Jun 3

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of Greece & Egypt Cruise · 7 nights
Jun 3, 2028 to Jun 10, 2028

Best Of Greece & Egypt Cruise · 7 nights
Jun 10, 2028 to Jun 17, 2028

Jun 3, 2028back Jun 17, 2028

14 nights$3,446 for 2 guests, $1,723 per persondetails

Mariner of the Seas

Greek Isles & Malta Cruise · 7 nights
Athens to Barcelona
Jun 2, 2028 to Jun 9, 2028

Spain, Portugal & Morocco · 7 nights
Barcelona to Lisbon
Jun 9, 2028 to Jun 16, 2028

Jun 2, 2028ends Jun 16, 2028 in Lisbon

14 nights$4,201 for 2 guests, $2,100 per persondetails

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of Greece & Egypt Cruise · 7 nights
Jun 10, 2028 to Jun 17, 2028

Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Jun 17, 2028 to Jun 24, 2028

Jun 10, 2028back Jun 24, 2028

14 nights$3,669 for 2 guests, $1,834 per persondetails

See all 5 in June 2028

Jun 17, 2028, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,809 for 2 guests
Jun 24, 2028, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,887 for 2 guests

July 20288 back-to-backs$3,726 for 2 guests, $1,863 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, Jul 29

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of Greece & Egypt Cruise · 7 nights
Jul 29, 2028 to Aug 5, 2028

Best Of Greece & Egypt Cruise · 7 nights
Aug 5, 2028 to Aug 12, 2028

Jul 29, 2028back Aug 12, 2028

14 nights$3,726 for 2 guests, $1,863 per persondetails

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of The Greek Isles Cruise · 7 nights
Jul 1, 2028 to Jul 8, 2028

Best Of Greece & Egypt Cruise · 7 nights
Jul 8, 2028 to Jul 15, 2028

Jul 1, 2028back Jul 15, 2028

14 nights$3,887 for 2 guests, $1,943 per persondetails

Liberty of the Seas

Best Of The Greek Isles Cruise · 7 nights
Athens to Rome
Jul 3, 2028 to Jul 10, 2028

Best Of Italy & France Cruise · 7 nights
Rome to Barcelona
Jul 10, 2028 to Jul 17, 2028

Jul 3, 2028ends Jul 17, 2028 in Barcelona

14 nights$4,482 for 2 guests, $2,241 per persondetails

See all 8 in July 2028

Jul 7, 2028, 14 nights, Mariner of the Seas $4,465 for 2 guests
Jul 8, 2028, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,949 for 2 guests
Jul 15, 2028, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $4,108 for 2 guests
Jul 22, 2028, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,885 for 2 guests
Jul 24, 2028, 14 nights, Liberty of the Seas $4,384 for 2 guests

August 20286 back-to-backs$3,605 for 2 guests, $1,803 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, Aug 26

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of The Greek Isles Cruise · 7 nights
Aug 26, 2028 to Sep 2, 2028

Best Of Greece & Egypt Cruise · 7 nights
Sep 2, 2028 to Sep 9, 2028

Aug 26, 2028back Sep 9, 2028

14 nights$3,605 for 2 guests, $1,803 per persondetails

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of Greece & Egypt Cruise · 7 nights
Aug 5, 2028 to Aug 12, 2028

Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Aug 12, 2028 to Aug 19, 2028

Aug 5, 2028back Aug 19, 2028

14 nights$3,889 for 2 guests, $1,944 per persondetails

Mariner of the Seas

Greek Isles & Sicily Cruise · 7 nights
Athens to Barcelona
Aug 11, 2028 to Aug 18, 2028

Spain & Morocco Cruise · 7 nights
Barcelona to Lisbon
Aug 18, 2028 to Aug 25, 2028

Aug 11, 2028ends Aug 25, 2028 in Lisbon

14 nights$4,298 for 2 guests, $2,149 per persondetails

See all 6 in August 2028

Aug 12, 2028, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,829 for 2 guests
Aug 14, 2028, 14 nights, Liberty of the Seas $4,341 for 2 guests
Aug 19, 2028, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,685 for 2 guests

September 20288 back-to-backs$3,309 for 2 guests, $1,654 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, Sep 23

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of Greece & Egypt Cruise · 7 nights
Sep 23, 2028 to Sep 30, 2028

Best Of Greece & Egypt Cruise · 7 nights
Sep 30, 2028 to Oct 7, 2028

Sep 23, 2028back Oct 7, 2028

14 nights$3,309 for 2 guests, $1,654 per persondetails

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of Greece & Egypt Cruise · 7 nights
Sep 2, 2028 to Sep 9, 2028

Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Sep 9, 2028 to Sep 16, 2028

Sep 2, 2028back Sep 16, 2028

14 nights$3,648 for 2 guests, $1,824 per persondetails

Liberty of the Seas

Best Of The Greek Isles Cruise · 7 nights
Athens to Rome
Sep 4, 2028 to Sep 11, 2028

Best Of Italy & France Cruise · 7 nights
Rome to Barcelona
Sep 11, 2028 to Sep 18, 2028

Sep 4, 2028ends Sep 18, 2028 in Barcelona

14 nights$4,057 for 2 guests, $2,029 per persondetails

See all 8 in September 2028

Sep 9, 2028, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,793 for 2 guests
Sep 15, 2028, 14 nights, Mariner of the Seas $4,173 for 2 guests
Sep 16, 2028, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,531 for 2 guests
Sep 25, 2028, 14 nights, Liberty of the Seas $4,002 for 2 guests
Sep 30, 2028, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,439 for 2 guests

October 20286 back-to-backs$3,274 for 2 guests, $1,637 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, Oct 21

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of The Greek Isles Cruise · 7 nights
Oct 21, 2028 to Oct 28, 2028

Best Of Greece & Egypt Cruise · 7 nights
Oct 28, 2028 to Nov 4, 2028

Oct 21, 2028back Nov 4, 2028

14 nights$3,274 for 2 guests, $1,637 per persondetails

Rhapsody of the Seas

Best Of Greece & Turkey Cruise · 7 nights
Oct 7, 2028 to Oct 14, 2028

Best Of Greece & Egypt Cruise · 7 nights
Oct 14, 2028 to Oct 21, 2028

Oct 7, 2028back Oct 21, 2028

14 nights$3,359 for 2 guests, $1,680 per persondetails

Mariner of the Seas

Greek Isles & Sicily Cruise · 7 nights
Athens to Barcelona
Oct 13, 2028 to Oct 20, 2028

Spain, Portugal & Morocco · 7 nights
Barcelona to Lisbon
Oct 20, 2028 to Oct 27, 2028

Oct 13, 2028ends Oct 27, 2028 in Lisbon

14 nights$4,106 for 2 guests, $2,053 per persondetails

See all 6 in October 2028

Oct 14, 2028, 14 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,288 for 2 guests
Oct 16, 2028, 14 nights, Liberty of the Seas $3,960 for 2 guests
Oct 28, 2028, 16 nights, Rhapsody of the Seas $3,616 for 2 guests

November 20281 back-to-back$4,309 for 2 guests, $2,155 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, Nov 4

Rhapsody of the Seas

Greek Isles, Italy & Spain Cruise · 9 nights
Athens to Barcelona
Nov 4, 2028 to Nov 13, 2028

Canary Islands, Portugal & Morocco · 11 nights
Barcelona to Lisbon
Nov 13, 2028 to Nov 24, 2028

Nov 4, 2028ends Nov 24, 2028 in Lisbon

20 nights$4,309 for 2 guests, $2,155 per persondetails

December 20281 back-to-back$5,708 for 2 guests, $2,854 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, Dec 14

Rhapsody of the Seas

Greece, Egypt & Sicily Cruise · 10 nights
Athens to Barcelona
Dec 14, 2028 to Dec 24, 2028

Canaries & Portugal Holiday · 12 nights
Barcelona to Lisbon
Dec 24, 2028 to Jan 5, 2029

Dec 14, 2028ends Jan 5, 2029 in Lisbon

22 nights$5,708 for 2 guests, $2,854 per persondetails

January 20291 back-to-back$5,122 for 2 guests, $2,561 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, Jan 26

Rhapsody of the Seas

Greece, Egypt & Sicily Cruise · 10 nights
Athens to Barcelona
Jan 26, 2029 to Feb 5, 2029

Canary Islands, Portugal & Morocco · 11 nights
Barcelona to Lisbon
Feb 5, 2029 to Feb 16, 2029

Jan 26, 2029ends Feb 16, 2029 in Lisbon

21 nights$5,122 for 2 guests, $2,561 per persondetails

March 20291 back-to-back$5,296 for 2 guests, $2,648 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, Mar 9

Rhapsody of the Seas

Greece, Egypt & Sicily Cruise · 10 nights
Athens to Barcelona
Mar 9, 2029 to Mar 19, 2029

Canary Islands, Portugal & Morocco · 11 nights
Barcelona to Lisbon
Mar 19, 2029 to Mar 30, 2029

Mar 9, 2029ends Mar 30, 2029 in Lisbon

21 nights$5,296 for 2 guests, $2,648 per persondetails

April 20291 back-to-back$5,470 for 2 guests, $2,735 per personLowest: Rhapsody of the Seas, Apr 20

Rhapsody of the Seas

Greece, Egypt & Sicily Cruise · 10 nights
Athens to Barcelona
Apr 20, 2029 to Apr 30, 2029

Greece, Egypt & Malta Cruise · 12 nights
Barcelona to Athens
Apr 30, 2029 to May 12, 2029

Apr 20, 2029back May 12, 2029

22 nights$5,470 for 2 guests, $2,735 per persondetails

Each trip above is a real Royal Caribbean back-to-back that starts in Athens, where the second leg leaves from the port the first one ends at, on the day it gets in. 23 of them end somewhere other than Athens, because one leg is a one-way sailing (a transatlantic, say), and each of those says where it ends. Fares are the lowest interior all-in price for 2 guests sharing a cabin, both legs combined, with the per person figure beside it, before any casino offer is applied. Ships currently running back-to-backs here: Explorer of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas.

Why Athens works for a back-to-back

Greek island and eastern Mediterranean itineraries rotate their port lists, so consecutive weeks reach different islands rather than repeating.
The summer season is long and inventory is consistent, which makes back-to-backs easy to build between roughly April and October.
Athens itself deserves days at either end, which fits naturally with the longer trip a back-to-back implies.

Turnaround day at Athens

Schengen processing applies. Piraeus is a large working port but the cruise terminal turnaround is efficient.

Getting there

Piraeus is about 45 minutes from the airport and connected to central Athens by metro. On turnaround day the metro puts the Acropolis within reach if you clear early.

Nearest airport: Athens International (ATH), about 45 minutes away.

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Athens back-to-back questions

Can you do back to back cruises from Athens?

Yes. We see 71 back-to-backs that start in Athens, leaving between May 14, 2027 and Apr 20, 2029, every one on a single ship. By ship: Rhapsody of the Seas (55), Liberty of the Seas (6), Explorer of the Seas (5) and Mariner of the Seas (5).

What is the cheapest back to back cruise from Athens?

The lowest total is Explorer of the Seas, Oct 25, 2027 to Nov 15, 2027, 21 nights, at $2,523 for 2 guests ($1,261 per person). It ends in Fort Lauderdale, not Athens. The lowest that comes back to Athens is Rhapsody of the Seas, Aug 20, 2027 to Sep 3, 2027, 14 nights, at $2,736 for 2 guests. Prices last checked Nov 1, 2026.

How long is a back to back cruise from Athens?

14 to 22 nights in all. The most common is two 7-night sailings, 14 nights aboard (63 of 71). Next most common: a 10-night and an 11-night sailing (2) and a 10-night and a 12-night sailing (2).

Where do back to back cruises from Athens end?

48 of 71 come back to Athens. The other 23 end somewhere else: Barcelona (10), Lisbon (8), Rome (2), Fort Lauderdale (1) and Istanbul (1), and more. Check where yours ends before you book a flight home.

Can I see different Greek islands on each leg of a back-to-back?

Usually yes. Eastern Mediterranean rotations out of Piraeus vary their island calls between consecutive weeks, which is precisely what makes sailing them back to back worthwhile here rather than repetitive.

Is the price you were quoted a good one?

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Port guides

Ports that back-to-backs from Athens stop at: what to do when your ship is there.

From the Logbook

Guides that help with a back-to-back from Athens.

Other home ports

New to this? Back to back cruises, explained: what a back-to-back cruise is, how one works, and real trips from every home port.

Fort Lauderdale 583 back-to-backs

Florida

Miami 524 back-to-backs

Florida

Port Canaveral 514 back-to-backs

Florida

Tampa 312 back-to-backs

Florida

Los Angeles 194 back-to-backs

West Coast

Galveston 187 back-to-backs

Texas

San Juan 116 back-to-backs

Caribbean

Singapore 103 back-to-backs

Asia

Cape Liberty 96 back-to-backs

Northeast

Rome 95 back-to-backs

Europe

Barcelona 86 back-to-backs

Europe

Seattle 84 back-to-backs

Alaska

Shanghai 71 back-to-backs

Asia

Vancouver 63 back-to-backs

Alaska

Ravenna 62 back-to-backs

Europe

Brisbane 57 back-to-backs

Australia

Sydney 51 back-to-backs

Australia

Southampton 48 back-to-backs

Europe

New Orleans 45 back-to-backs

Gulf Coast

Colon 39 back-to-backs

Caribbean

Hong Kong 37 back-to-backs

Asia

Cartagena 37 back-to-backs

Caribbean

San Diego 36 back-to-backs

West Coast

Baltimore 23 back-to-backs

Northeast

Seward 18 back-to-backs

Alaska

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