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Athens to Istanbul gay cruise

Stefan Arestis
Athens to Istanbul gay cruise

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Dates: 2 August, 2022 - 9 August, 2022

Starting in: Athens, Greece

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The gay cruise at a glance


  • Prices start from $3,998 per person
  • Dates: 2 August - 9 August, 2022
  • Luxurious and modern explorer yacht
  • Itinerary: Athens – Mykonos- Istanbul

It’ll break your heart to leave Athens, with its rocky formations, fascinating history that oozes from every street corner, and addictive aroma of smells that waft from restaurant fronts. But it’ll all be worth it once you settle into this phenomenal Source Events gay cruise that sails through the Mediterranean and Marmara Seas to Istanbul. 

Highlights of the gay cruise include seeing the 61 km-long Dardanelles Strait that connects the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara. Explore the island of Limnos, where the Greek mythological figure of Hephaestus, God of fire, built his forge.

And if you’ve ever dreamt of walking along the same path that Meryl Streep strolled down in Mamma Mia, then a visit to the island of Skopelos is all you need! Yep, it’s the location where they filmed the 2008 movie musical – aka, the best film ever made. 

All this takes place aboard the Source-Ponant cruise, renowned for its high-end service, slick design, and ultra-modern facilities. Each room is touched up with soft colours, plush furniture, and cool art pieces – those staying in suites get round-the-clock butler service as well.

There’s never a dull moment onboard with movie screenings, dance parties, or a singalong at the piano bar. Dust off those vocals and get belting!

Prices for the Athens to Istanbul cruise start from $3998 per person:


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Stefan Arestis

Hey everyone, I'm Stefan, the curly-haired Greek flavor behind the gay travel blog Nomadic Boys. Together with my other half, I have explored more than 90 countries across 5 continents. What I love most about traveling is discovering the local gay scene, making new friends, learning new cultures. I've written about LGBTQ travel in numerous online publications such as Gaycation Magazine, Gaycities, Gay Times and Pink News as well as for other non-gay-specific publications including Lonely Planet, The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Huffington Post. Check my full bio here.

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