Running on Waves, Greece

Name: 30% Off: Northern Cyclades Cruise (Athens - Athens)
Start: 2027-06-12
End: 2027-06-19
Location: Greece

9.0 Superb

Free Internet
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Warm Water Showers

from $ 186 / day Check dates

“The crew was absolutely amazing.”
Barbara R, United States

Highlights

Modern facilities and onboard watersports area
Sun deck with lounge and Jacuzzi-swimming pool

Sail the Mediterranean in comfort and style aboard the stunning Running on a Waves cruise ship. At an impressive 64m in length, yet catering to just 42 passengers, she offers ample space on board to relax and unwind as you sail around the beautiful Greek Islands. Each cabin features a private en-suite bathroom, AC, a TV, and ample storage space.

The ship has 3 large decks with all the modern onboard facilities needed to enjoy an exciting sailing holiday in Greece and Italy. The mini-suites and premium cabins are on the main deck, along with the restaurant, ocean bar, and observation deck. The 'Tween Deck' is home to 13 standard cabins, the galley, and the watersports area, allowing direct water access. Located on the sun deck are comfortable chaise lounge chairs, a shaded lounge, and a Jacuzzi-swimming pool accommodating 6 people.

Small-ship cruises aboard the Running on Waves sailboat explore the stunning jewels of the Mediterranean Sea. Sail around the ancient beauty of the Cyclades, the Ionian, and the Peloponnesus Islands, to name a few. Days start with a sunrise swim or a leisurely coffee, followed by a hearty breakfast and the day's first stop. You'll then have plenty of time to explore each new island at your leisure, or excursions can be arranged. You can always return to the ship whenever you feel like it. The evenings are spent on board enjoying the delicious Greek cuisine, socializing at one of the bars, or taking in the starry sky in peace.

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Included: VAT, Drinking Water, Tea & Coffee, Welcome Cocktails, Full-Board Meal Plan (All meals), Snacks, Fishing, Kayaks, Snorkel Gear, Snorkeling Guide, Stand Up Paddleboard, Beach Towels, Cabin Towels, Complimentary Toiletries, Deck Towels, WiFi internet.

Required Extras: Port Fees (395-645 EUR).

Optional Extras: Gratuities (14 EUR / day), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Wine with Dinner, Jet Ski, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Wakeboarding, Water Ski, Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage.

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Boat features

Free Internet
Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
En-Suite bathrooms
Family Cabins
Aircon Cabins
Non-Diver (Snorkeler) Friendly
Warm Water Showers
Massage
Air Conditioned saloon
Sun Deck
Nearly 1:1 Crew-to-Guest Ratio
Kayaks On-Board
Seaview Cabins
Paid Internet
Non-Smoking Rooms
Charging stations
Indoor Saloon
Laundry Service
Outdoor Dining
Audio & video entertainment
TV in cabins
Observation Deck
Available for Charter
Snorkeling Equipment
Leisure Deck
Daily housekeeping
Bar

Food & Drinks

Fine Cuisine
Al Fresco Dining
Vegetarian Options
Beer available
Fine Wines Selection
Welcome Cocktails
Buffet style
Western Food
Local Food
Set Menu Dinner

If you have any specific dietary requirements whilst on-board your cruise, you can add this to your special requests on step 2 of the booking form. We advise limiting these requests to religious beliefs or food allergies.

Languages Spoken

The crew speaks English, German, and Russian.

Gear Rental

Equipment is available for rent on this boat. Please provide your rental needs on the booking form. If the rental gear is not included in the price, you will need to pay for it on board the boat. Show prices

Drawings & Vessel Layouts

Cabin Types

Boat Specifications

Year built: 2011

Year renovated: Annually

Length: 64 meters

Beam: 9.50 meters

Top speed: 16 knots

Cruising speed: 10 knots

Engines: Volvo penta

Max guests: 42

Number of cabins: 18

Number of bathrooms: 18

Tenders: 2

Water capacity: 67 Tons

Fuel capacity: 57 Tons

Freshwater maker: yes

Boat navigation and safety

Radar
Depth Sounder
GPS
Radio VHF/DSC/SSB
E.P.I.R.B. Distress System
Emergency Rafts
Life Vests
Fire Alarm & Fire Extinguishers
Oxygen
Satellite & mobile phones
Bilge pump alarm
Search light
Engine room CCTV
Crew trained in first aid
Emergency flares

Running on Waves Reviews

9.0 Superb

Vessel

9.4
Crew

9.5
Food

9.7
Activities

7.6
Value

8.5

9.6 Exceptional
Michael C
Australia

Simply the best sailing cruise you can ever imagine!
From the moment you step on board this fabulous sailing ship 'Running on Waves' you feel part the lovely warm family of passengers and crew. The team care for your every need, organising water activities, easy trips into lovely Greek fishing villages and beaches, excursions to archaeological sites and on board activities as you wish. The delicious meals are nothing short of amazing! The cabins are very comfortable (but choose with care) and the ship is incredibly well designed with many areas to relax, dip in the little Jacuzzi or just lay on a sunbed watching the sails carry you across the azure Aegean....
Recommended for
Fantastic friendly crew. Beautiful boat with amazing food. Excellent well thought out itineraries.
01 Aug, 2026

9.2 Superb
Peter M
Australia

Just the best holiday possible
We just had the best time on our Running on Waves trip. The staff went out of their way to make the excursions memorable. The choice of Islands was brilliant. We saw mire than we expected. Ekaterina was sensational in getting us up to Santorini. The food and drink was superb. We would highly recommend it to everyone.
Recommended for
Escursions to six islands. Very friendly staff - just everyone. The other guests were amazing.
13 Jul, 2026

9.2 Superb
Martin J
Switzerland

Wonderful mix of on-board life and activities on land
The islands of the Cyclades in great weather, swimming directly from the sailing yacht and, last but not least, the efficient and friendly service as well as the excellent meals on board. A week that I would repeat at any time.
Recommended for
Milos, Hiking in Santorini, Paros
19 Jun, 2023

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8.0 Very good
laura S
United States

The best part about the Greek isle experience was the boat Running on Waves!
It was wonderful! The best part about the Greek isle experience was the boat Running on Waves!
Recommended for
Very friendly, helpful staff. Cool boat. cleanliness.
16 Sep, 2025

9.2 Superb
Antonio M
Spain

Nice experience
Everything has been a nice experience, but I would highlight something that we were not warned about in advance and should be known before hiring a cruise, the ship does not dock in the ports and disembarks customers in zodiac which makes you have less freedom of action, but we must also recognize that the crew of the zodiacs have been wonderful and attentive
Recommended for
The crew. The food. The route.
24 Jun, 2025

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9.2 Superb
Jerome O
United States

Book this cruise boat and you will have everlasting memories.
Wonderful in every respect. Note, however, that some of the places where the ship dropped anchor were too rough to swim from the boat.
Recommended for
Cabin comfort. Crew attentiveness. Easy access to shore for swimming and sightseeing.
02 Jul, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Douglas T
Canada

Lots of sun and fun.
Relaxing way to see and visit several islands and get the flavour of the Cyclades
Recommended for
Absolutely excellent staff. They go above and beyond all the time.. Met and made friends with some great people from all around the world. The ship is immaculately clean and well maintained..
29 Jun, 2026

8.8 Fabulous
Barbara R
United States

Fabulous Island Tour
From first arrival the crew was amazing. They paid such great attention to everyone's wants, and needs. The ship is beautiful. Our cabinn was aduquate for 2 and very comfortable. The food was fabulous and the bartenders always ready to when called. Our itinerary was in flux due to weather but that was fine, we sailed off and had a blast. Each night we reviewed the next day activities. There were very few onboard organized activities, which is exactly what we had expected. The crew was absolutely amazing.They were always there to assist they were friendly, informative, snd you couldnt ask for better. If i could change anything it would be the strong gusting winds, which prevented using sail power more often. Can't fix that! Very pleased with this trip.
Recommended for
Type of travel it provided. Attention to detail by the crew. Overall experience.
30 Jun, 2025

9.2 Superb
Sarah R
New Zealand

would book again in a heart beat
excellent trip, loved the shore excursions with a variety of history, charm , shopping and good food available.
Recommended for
being on the water on a beautiful ship. staff friendly and helpful. food and service- fabulous.
05 Dec, 2024

8.0 Very good
Vincent P
Ireland

Enjoyable trip.
Very nice and enjoyable.
Recommended for
Staff. Food. Islands visited.
30 Jun, 2025

31 reviews

9.0 Superb
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8.8 Fabulous
Dennis W
United States

Absolutely loved this trip.
Wonderful crew. Anticipates one's needs and goes extra mile to fulfill requests. Food was fresh and tasty. No repeats of main courses. Soups were the best. Room had fruit basket (nice touch). Plenty of bottled water. Good hot water in shower. Very good twice a day cleaning staff.
Recommended for
Staff. Food. Ship, decks, room.
08 Sep, 2025

10 Exceptional
Raynald H
France

Amazing and unforgettable adventure
Every meal on board is super good. The freedom on board. Every day is a new adventure
Recommended for
The boat is absolutely charming and the staff is doing everything to make your cruise a dream
12 Jun, 2023

10 Exceptional
Arpad P
Hungary

Beautiful ship and outstanding service in one package
This ship is beautiful. Not only at the last program (photo safari) can one realize it, but along the way, every day. The food is just exceptional. But above all, the service is outstanding. Someone has already summarized it correctly: This trip is about the service. each and every crew member is smiling and helping any passenger to feel that the service is coming from their heart. This is true for the captain as well as the cleaning seamen. It was a lifetime experience travel.
Recommended for
the sailing experience, the food and the cordial and warm service by the crew
23 Jun, 2023

10 Exceptional
Janet H
Australia

Fabulous ship, Amazingly professional and kind staff, Memory of a lifetime!
The staff were sooooo helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. They were always happy and keen to make us happy. The on-off boarding was always safe and I felt very looked after by the sailors. This ship is like a diamond - everything was perfect and shiny!
Recommended for
1. The staff. 2. The islands visited. 3. The food.
20 Jun, 2023

10 Exceptional
Bill L
United States

Treated like royalty!!!!!!!!
So many highlights!!!! The crew interaction and hospitality, the sailing, the sites, going under the Rion-Antirion bridge, thru the Corinth Canal, Olympia, jumping off the boat, dingy rides to other islands, swimming in beach on Kefalonia, the amazing passengers we bonded with from different countries!!!! We highly recommend! We will be back again!
Recommended for
The crew, the food, the boat!
09 Jul, 2023

10 Exceptional
Marina K
United States

Running on Waves far exceeded my expectations and we had the trip of a lifetime.
Running on Waves far exceeded my expectations and we had the trip of a lifetime. The boat is absolutely beautiful and comfortable. My daughter and I were passengers of the “Running on Waves” ship in September 2025 sailing beautiful Greek islands. Every staff member is professional, committed, extremely friendly - meeting the expectations of all guests. Especially Lina - hotel manager. She worked all day every day to make sure everyone was having a wonderful experience. Also, a more than fantastic and accommodating all crew team, for sure would remember Aleksey - pirate looking gay and second officer in command after captain - Oleg. Meals - delicious and varied food, nicely served, buffet style. Professional waiter service. Cook did an excellent job. No complaints about food, except dinner at 8 pm – on my opinion, is very late, but otherwise food service is exceptional. Service is faultless, fast, efficient, and intuitive. Beach towels and water provided when going ashore. When you are coming back – wet towel for refreshening. Staff always ask if you need anything while they are passing by. The ship is in excellent condition, maintained in almost pedantic condition, and very clean. Captain Sergey - professional and friendly, as well as all other officers who provided a lot of interesting information during the cruise. I can recommend with a clear conscience for people who expect an intimate and pleasant atmosphere, high quality service and food, welcoming another beautiful Greek island every morning. The cruise ran in a very pleasant atmosphere and a feeling of complete safety. We had opportunities on this boat that you would never have on the big ships. Visiting these smaller islands, climbing the mast, and even jumping off the ship into the sea, watching sunrise and sunset. I could go on and on about Running on Waves. If you can book a sail on this incredible ship, please do it. You will not regret it. Many good memories of our vacation, especially the people we met on board (staff and guests). Unfortunately, there was one disappointment too. The first night before dinner the captain explained there were more wind changes in the forecast and presented two options to us via a map. He said we need to decide as a group what route to take. The red was where the extreme wind and the green was smooth sailing. We all voted for the green root except four passengers did not (mind you those 2 couples were on the sailboat the prior week). The captain said he would speak to the owner and get back to us. He came back and said we can still go for the second original route and see what happens, but it will be bumpy and update us the next night. There was no update the next night, however there were 5 people vomiting and they felt very sick. I have never been so sick in my life that I was so violently ill. My whole body was sore and spasming from everything coming out. I could not keep down any motion sickness pills or water. It was horrific to say the least. In my opinion either captain shouldn’t have said anything at all to passengers, or he should have taken the safer route (as he recommended) for everyone to be comfortable, because it was not fair to say majority wanted a green route, but we went in opposite way after all. Thanks God - storms pass, otherwise I would not survive.
Recommended for
Crew and service on a boat. Activities On-board. Beauty and comfort of Boat.
19 Sep, 2025

7.6 Good
Martin J
Switzerland

Comfortable and relaxing way around the Peloponnes.
Relaxing trip with friendly guests. Highlights: Epidauros theatre and Delphi; great swimming from the boat and beaches.
Recommended for
Route in general. Life on board, including swimming from the boat. Excurions.
17 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
Susan Dement P
United States

Beautiful yacht to see Greece
Crew really went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and able to see the area.
Recommended for
The crew was friendly. They went the extra mile with sunrise trip. Comfortable boat.
14 Sep, 2025

8.4 Very good
Julianne L
United States

Beautiful ship, attentive crew, love small ship cruising.
It was a very relaxing trip. The islands were beautiful, several route changes due to various conditions. definitely recommend.
Recommended for
Small ship. Small group. Small islands.
19 Sep, 2024

10 Exceptional
Cecilia M
United States

Magical Experience
I thoroughly enjoyed the quiet mornings watching the sun rise over the islands and marveling at the crew readying the ship to enter the different ports. In addition, our Hotel Manager, Robert, went out of his way to ensure the guests expectations were met while focused on safety. As an example, we arrived back on the ship a few minutes before departure and we wanted to jump off the back of the boat for a refreshing dip in the Aegean Sea. Robert connected with the Captain to ask permission and then stayed with us to be sure we were back on the boat in a timely manner to ensure the crew could ready the boat for departure - priceless! This was the trip of a lifetime and we were so pleased with every aspect of the experience.
Recommended for
There were so many highlights it is hard to narrow it to three items. 1) Running on Waves staff/crew went out of their way to ensure everyone had a wonderful time. 2) Running on Waves sailing crew were top notch and moved in poetic rhythm when raising/lowering the sails as well as focused on everyone's safety when boarding and leaving the ship. 3) Each meal was thoughtfully prepared, aesthetically pleasing to the eye and delicious!
17 Jun, 2023

10 Exceptional
Kathleen D
United States

Fantastic Experience!
The ease of traveling on the boat from island to island. The staff were fantastic and the boat is amazing!
Recommended for
Boat, staff and locations visited
17 Jun, 2023

8.0 Very good
Stephanie T
United States

Wonderful Sailing.
The sailing experience was outstanding. We loved the boat and the crew was very attentive. We loved swimming once anchored. The visits to the islands and ports were not interesting because we were not told about any highlights of places to visit or given guides to show us those places. We had to find the places to visit during our stops. A guide to direct us once we were at these islands or ports would greatly enhance the trip.
Recommended for
The appointment of the boat.. The geniality of the crew.. A great group of passengers..
08 Jul, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
John G
Australia

Running on Waves but not rushed in soul
The crew were only too happy to serve us. The food on board was very enjoyable. Being under sail was a delightful pleasure.
Recommended for
Small numbers.. Cabin. All crew.
24 Sep, 2025

10 Exceptional
Austin T
United States

Unforgettable cruise through the Cyclades!
Running on Waves was amazing! The destinations were truly breathtaking. I appreciated that they took us to some less visited islands, like Folegandros and Serifos. The crew were so friendly, informative and accommodating. Access to the tender (the motor boat launch) all day to go back and forth between ship and port at each island was a great feature and allowed for much flexibility. The ship itself is gorgeous and the cabins and common spaces are comfortable and nicely appointed. When the sails are up it's a breathtaking sight. Being a smaller vessel also allowed us to go into smaller harbors where the big cruise ships cannot go. Food was awesome and plentiful and meals were always relaxed and fun. The watersports platforms was nice to have, but there was so much to do on the islands that we didn't use it much, also some harbor areas did not allow it, but still a great resource. We had planned to dive on this trip, but due to the small number of divers on our cruise (only 4 in total), there was no diving from the ship and they had to organize custom trips with local dive guides. However, the two they chose were fantastic. The boarding and de-boarding processes were smooth and easy. Overall, my family and I had a fantastic time. It was a truly amazing experience!
Recommended for
The destinations, the crew, and the beautiful ship
26 Jun, 2023

8.8 Fabulous
Joseph G
United States

Great Experience, Every day brought something new and interesting
Not a highlight but the orientations for the various islands should have been more detailed. For example telling us where the taxi stand were and information about the local bus service. A simple map would have been elpful
Recommended for
1. Sailing on a large square masted boat. . 2. The many places visited 3. The polite, helpful and competent crew and officers
01 Jul, 2024

8.8 Fabulous
vanessa M
United Kingdom

Boat and crew fantastic shame about the different levels of treatment for some special passengers
There were issues over the route and some passengers were treated differently to others which spoilt the trip and divided the boat but apart from this i loved it
Recommended for
The boat is wonderful. The staff were so kind and helpful. Being on the water.
14 Sep, 2025

8.0 Very good
Zoe C
United Kingdom

Stunning Ship
Stunning ship well maintained and all amenities catered for. Staff were very good throughout as was food. Service in all areas were good. Dissapointed with at least 2 stops and the lack of actuallly being in port along with itinerary changes was a bit of a pain. However some stops were stunning. Our trip to Olympia with tour guide was fantastic. I do feel that a detailed actual itinerary would be beneficial at the start oc cruise, i am aware however that there can be changes but we did have quite a few, which was frustrating. The swim stops were enjoyed by many so a plus there. Overnight port stops might be good and possibly less meals so that people can enjoy the local ambience and food on offer. Overall a lovely trip on a beautiful ship and yes we would definately do it again. Thank you to all staff,and crew.
Recommended for
Sailing experience. Meeting new people. Relaxation.
14 Sep, 2024

7.6 Good
Janette L
United Kingdom

Beautiful boat with good memories but overall disapointed
Beautiful boat Spacious well equipped comfortable cabin (no. 3) First class food and restaurant service Good cabin stewards Excellent tender boat and crew Cons No sailing and this was the main reason for lchoosing this boat cruise Complete Change of itinerary due to weather No evening entertainment at all No information given regarding shore facilities ie busses, things to see and do etc. No alfresco dining, this service was not offered as indicated in brochure First day and night kept off shore only to be taken the next day to the other side of the island to anchor off off shore. At least we could have stayed in the same place and would have had the enjoyment of an evening of shore entertainment for two nights. Not introduced to captain until last night.
Recommended for
Beautiful well kept boat. Excellent food and service. Friendly passengers.
10 Jul, 2024

8.4 Very good
Dan J
Canada

Good trip with great staff (but challenging re excursions)
Running on Waves is a lovely ship/yacht, with great staff (very attentive) and very good food; I practically had to beg to leave a gratuity! The practical challenges were: 1. The size of the beds/rooms is not accurately represented on the websites. Rm 16 definitely not a king size bed. 2. The realities of small ship in the Cyclades (particularly during windy period end of Aug) is the captain often cannot predict the time/place of landing, even the next day. This means it is difficult to book excursions (such as guided tours or experiences). We landed on one island that we later found out had only 4 taxis, which made it challenging to get to our cooking class on the opposite end of the island. 3. There are no excursions offered by the cruise line, although the staff try (the night before) to give guidance on places to see. They also tried to organize some group tours, but weren't very good about communicating/organizing them.
Recommended for
Staff were excellent; very attentive and helpful, especially in helping everyone on/off tenders! Special shoutout to Albert in the restaurant.. Beautiful islands. Beautiful ship.
21 Sep, 2025

8.4 Very good
Robert H
Australia

Relaxing, enjoyable finale to our holiday.
Highlights were Island visits independently from a sailing boat with not many people. HOWEVER,, the information given by the Activities Officer was poor and not good enough. People had to continually ask questions to get necessary information for island visits, particularly for Mykonos, Kos and Santorini with regard to transport around islands. For example on Mykonos and Santorini there were very accessible €2 public buses instead of very expensive taxis which were in very short supply. On Kos there was a free return bus near the tender wharf to the ruins of Asklepieon. The Activities Officer was totally unaware of this and we had to find out by chance. There was also disorganisation with the programme of some activities onboard, eg engine room visit and rope knotting.
Recommended for
Island visits, food and under sail.
01 Jul, 2024