Karen Bradbury

Europe Traveler

Stripes travel enthusiast Karen Bradbury shares ideas for great getaways and ways to save dollars for our Europe-based readers.

easyCruise now sailing from Greece

Here’s a great offer brought to us courtesy of ShermansTravel.com.

Get yourself on over to Piraeus, a port near Athens, and set sail to one or all of the eleven Greek islands offered as per the itinerary of easyCruise. Whether it’s a relaxed or party-down atmosphere you seek, the company’s 3, 4 or 7 day sailings will take you to an island to your taste. The ship drops anchor by mid-day, so you get not only fun on board, but a chance to stroll, shop or sunbathe for several hours while in port. While the prices look great at first glance, your costs will ultimately be determined by the availability of different classes of cabin aboard the ship. The prices quoted cover port taxes, but no extras such as onboard meals or drinks. You even have to pay an additional fee for a change of towels or linens. But still, these prices do make cruises a whole lot more affordable than they would ever be otherwise. Thanks, easyCruise!