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Cruising in Greece in 2021?

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k_tsoukalas

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I am thinking of taking a cruise in Greece. With all the pandemic restrictions, I am wondering if this is even possible for 2021? Besides that, I am also curious if you can recommend a good cruise line or itinerary. Even if we can't cruise this year, eventually I am sure cruises will be back up and running...
 
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Have you considered taking a cruise from Greece to Italy? I went on a cruise from Athens to Zakynthos, Lefkada, and Sicily, and Rome. It was fantastic
 
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I've never taken a cruise in Europe, only in the Caribbean using Norwegian Cruises and I was really happy! I highly recommend them
 
Joni T. said:
Most of the cruises on this Celebrity link are for 2022. I hate to say this, but I think 2021 cruising in Greece may not be a realistic expectation. Lord willing, 2022. We canceled our 2021 Grecian cruise.
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That's so sad to hear :( but it does make sense. Cruise ships sound like a hot bed for covid
 
Thank you, all. Seems like it makes sense to hold out another year before thinking about this.
 
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dubai_suzie said:
That's so sad to hear :( but it does make sense. Cruise ships sound like a hot bed for covid
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Have you considered taking a cruise from Greece to Italy? I went on a cruise from Athens to Zakynthos, Lefkada, and Sicily, and Rome. It was fantastic
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What cruise line and when did you go?
 
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