Royal Caribbean | Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise from Athens

The Yes Getaways Greece, Egypt & Cyprus Cruise package includes round-trip flights, 2 nights at an Athens hotel (1 before boarding, 1 after disembarkation), all transfers between the airport, hotel, and cruise pier, 7 nights on board Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas, dining included throughout the cruise (breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day at the Main Dining Room and Windjammer), cruise gratuities and all taxes and fees related to the booking process. Drinks, Wi-Fi, and shore excursions are not included.

Rhapsody of the Seas departs Athens on day 2 and returns on day 9. The route covers 3 ports: Limassol, Cyprus; Alexandria, Egypt; and Santorini, Greece, with 2 full days at sea. Exact port arrival and departure times are confirmed closer to your sailing date and shown in your cruise documents.

Yes. Round-trip flights are included in the package. Other departure cities are available on the calendar or on request. The package price depends on the selected airport. Contact the Yes Getaways team before booking to discuss departure options. Seat selection, extra baggage, and cabin class upgrades to premium economy or business class are not included in the package price but can be arranged as paid add-ons before finalizing your booking, subject to availability.

Yes. All transfers are included at both ends. On boarding day, a transfer from your Athens hotel to the Piraeus cruise pier is included. On disembarkation day, a transfer from the pier back to your Athens hotel is included. On arrival, a transfer from Athens International Airport to your hotel is included. On departure day, a transfer from your hotel to the airport is included. You do not need to arrange any transport independently at any point on this trip.

Dining is included throughout the 7-night cruise at the Main Dining Room and the Windjammer buffet, covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. Rhapsody of the Seas also has Cafe Latte-tudes for coffee and pastries, and Park Cafe for deli-style bites. Specialty restaurants such as Chops Grille, Giovanni's Table, and Izumi are available at an additional cost. Included dining does not cover drinks, which are purchased separately on board.

Drinks packages are not included in the package price but can be added directly with Royal Caribbean or on board.

Yes, gratuities are included in this package. The daily service charge that Royal Caribbean normally adds to your on-board account is already covered in the price you paid, so there's nothing extra to pay or pre-pay for gratuities during your cruise.

Wi-Fi is not included in the package price but can be added directly with Royal Caribbean or on board.

Available cabin categories and prices are shown when you click a date in the booking calendar and proceed to the next step. Rhapsody of the Seas has 1,013 cabins across interior, ocean view, balcony, and suite categories. If you would like to upgrade or have a preference for a specific cabin location or deck, contact the Yes Getaways team before booking and we will confirm available options.

The Vitality Spa is the main wellness facility on board, offering massages, wraps, facials, and salon and hair services, with professional products from brands including Elemis and bliss. The adjoining Vitality Fitness Center has group classes such as yoga, Pilates, and spinning. Spa treatments and fee-based fitness classes are not included in the package price and are purchased directly on board.

Santorini: the whitewashed villages of Oia and Fira along the caldera rim, with views over the volcanic bay. 

Alexandria: the Citadel of Qaitbay on the waterfront and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, with the Pyramids of Giza a few hours away by road. 

Limassol: the restored old town, a medieval castle near the waterfront, and the Mediterranean promenade. 

Athens: the Acropolis and Parthenon, with the Plaka neighborhood below known for its tavernas and views up toward the ancient site.

All suggestions are optional.

Shore excursions are not included in the package price. The Yes Getaways team can recommend and arrange independent excursions for each port before departure. Contact the team when booking and we will include the right options in your itinerary.

US and Canadian passport holders do not currently need a visa for Greece or Cyprus for stays up to 90 days. Cyprus is not part of the Schengen Area, so it is assessed separately from Greece, though no visa is required for short stays either way.

⚠️ Please note: Your itinerary includes a stop in Egypt. As a US or Canadian passport holder, you will need to obtain a visa prior to arrival or upon entry. Royal Caribbean does not handle visa issuance on board. It is the traveler's responsibility to check with the appropriate government agency or a travel advisor to confirm the correct documentation before your cruise. 

Entry requirements can change, and it is the traveller's responsibility to verify current visa, passport, and entry requirements before travel through their government's official travel advisory website.

No. Royal Caribbean does not issue or process Egyptian visas on board. As a US or Canadian passport holder, you are required to obtain an Egyptian visa before boarding. It is your responsibility to arrange the correct visa in advance, as the cruise line will not handle this for you. Without the required visa, you may be denied boarding.

This package is non-refundable once booked, including both the airfare and the cruise and hotel portions. Travel insurance with cancellation cover is strongly recommended.

For general support, contact the Yes Getaways team at our regular number, available every day from 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Outside office hours, an emergency number is provided in your trip documents. For local emergencies in Greece and Cyprus, dial 112. For local emergencies in Egypt, dial 122 for police or 123 for ambulance.