Whitewashed Oia and blue-domed churches above the Santorini caldera

8-Day Luxury Greek Isles Boutique Yacht Cruise

Athens & The Divine Cyclades

8 Days / 7 Nights | 9 Greek Islands

Starting from €2,890 per person | Double Occupancy*

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Imagine experiencing Greece not from a massive cruise ship, but aboard an intimate boutique yacht carrying just 50 guests.

Sail aboard the Elysium, a 25-cabin boutique yacht, through the brilliant blue waters of the Aegean. Discover legendary islands, secluded swimming coves, whitewashed villages and some of Greece’s most extraordinary landscapes—all with the personalized atmosphere that only small-ship cruising can provide.

Your journey begins just outside Athens and takes you through the heart of the Cyclades: Delos, Mykonos, Naxos, Ios, Santorini, Milos, Kimolos, Sifnos and Serifos.

Clear blue water and a secluded cove on MykonosTravelers enjoying the turquoise water of a Greek island cove

The journey

Eight days among the islands

01

Athens & Embarkation

Lavrion • Welcome Aboard

Begin your Greek adventure with time in magnificent Athens before your private transfer to Lavrion, the yacht’s embarkation port southeast of the city.

Board the elegant Elysium in the afternoon and settle into your cabin. Meet your fellow travelers over a welcome drink before sailing into the Aegean.

Your first evening concludes with a welcome dinner onboard as you sail toward the sacred island of Delos.

02

Ancient Delos & Mykonos

History by Morning. Mykonos by Sunset.

Wake to one of Greece’s greatest archaeological treasures: Delos, the mythical birthplace of Apollo and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After exploring this remarkable ancient island, sail to glamorous Mykonos.

Spend the afternoon wandering the whitewashed lanes of Mykonos Town, browsing boutiques, photographing the famous windmills and stopping for a cocktail in Little Venice.

As evening falls, choose a beautiful waterfront restaurant and experience Mykonos after many of the day-trippers have departed.

03

Naxos

Authentic Greece, Local Flavors & Island Villages

Wake beside a beautiful Naxos cove with time for a refreshing swim before sailing toward the island’s main port.

Discover Naxos Town and its iconic Portara, or venture into the island’s interior to experience traditional villages, an olive press and a local distillery.

Naxos offers something increasingly difficult to find—a taste of authentic Greek island life paired with gorgeous beaches, wonderful food and centuries of history.

Overnight in port.

04

Ios & Santorini

Hidden Beaches to the Santorini Caldera

Begin the morning on Ios, with a swim stop at beautiful Manganari Beach.

Then sail toward one of the most breathtaking destinations in the Mediterranean: Santorini.

Explore the prehistoric archaeological site of Akrotiri before continuing to picture-perfect Oia, famous for its blue-domed churches, whitewashed buildings and dramatic caldera views.

Stay ashore for dinner and watch the legendary Santorini sunset before returning to your yacht.

05

Milos & Kimolos

Volcanic Landscapes & A Secret Cycladic Gem

Wake in Milos, an island sculpted by volcanic activity and surrounded by extraordinary turquoise water.

Discover the surreal white rock formations of Sarakiniko Beach and learn about the island’s fascinating geological history.

Later, sail to tiny Kimolos, one of the Cyclades’ lesser-known treasures.

Enjoy dinner onboard before spending the evening wandering through the island’s charming Chora.

06

Polyaigos & Sifnos

Swim, Sail, Cook & Discover

Enjoy another beautiful Aegean swim stop near Polyaigos before continuing to sophisticated Sifnos.

Known throughout Greece for its culinary traditions, Sifnos combines beautiful whitewashed architecture, hiking trails, historic churches and exceptional food.

Explore the island independently or choose an experience such as a visit to the medieval Kastro and the Church of the Seven Martyrs or a local Greek cooking experience.

Return to your yacht for dinner and an overnight stay in port.

07

Serifos

One Last Undiscovered Greek Island

Your final island is wonderfully unspoiled Serifos.

Spend the day discovering whitewashed chapels, traditional Cycladic architecture, beaches and hillside villages—or simply find a quiet stretch of sand and enjoy your last afternoon beside the Aegean.

That evening, return to Elysium for a farewell cocktail and dinner as the yacht begins its journey back toward the Athens coast.

08

Return to Athens

Lavrion • Until Next Time, Greece

Enjoy breakfast onboard before arriving in Lavrion and disembarking by approximately 10:00 a.m.

Continue to Athens International Airport, extend your stay in Athens, or allow us to design your next private Greek experience.

On board

The yacht experience

With only 25 cabins and a maximum of 50 guests, Elysium provides an entirely different way to experience the Greek Islands.

Rather than traveling with thousands of passengers, you’ll enjoy a yacht-like atmosphere, personalized service, Mediterranean cuisine, a spa and mini gym, wellness experiences and the ability to reach smaller islands, secluded coves and swimming spots inaccessible to large cruise ships.

Sailing across the Aegean Sea near the Greek islands; destination inspiration, not Elysium
Greek sailing inspiration; yacht pictured is not Elysium.

Personally designed

Make Greece your own

The yacht provides the journey.
Jamie Leigh creates the experience.

Through Luxury Voyage Society, your Greek adventure can be customized with private guides, culinary experiences, wineries, archaeological tours, private transfers, luxury Athens hotels and carefully selected experiences designed around the way you want to travel.

No two Luxury Voyage Society journeys need to be exactly alike.

Plan your voyage

2027 Departures

Selected departures are available April through October 2027.

Starting from €2,890 per person*

7-night boutique yacht cruise aboard Elysium, based on two guests sharing a Category C cabin. Upgrade options available for upper-deck and premium-category cabins.

*Published cruise fare is subject to availability and change until confirmed. Starting price is based on Elixir Cruises’ published 2027 Category C double/twin occupancy fare. Port taxes of €390 per person are additional. Airfare, pre- or post-cruise accommodations, transfers, optional excursions and privately arranged Luxury Voyage Society experiences are additional unless specifically included in your customized proposal. Itineraries may be altered due to weather, docking conditions or other operational considerations.

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Luxury Voyage Society

Your journey, beautifully personalized.

Small Ships. Extraordinary Places. Tell Jamie Leigh when you hope to sail and how you’d like to make the Greek Isles your own. This is an inquiry, not a confirmed reservation.