Running on Waves, Greece
8.9 Fabulous
- Free Internet
- Jacuzzi / Hot Tub
- En-Suite bathrooms
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“The crew was absolutely amazing.”
Highlights
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 onboard to relax and unwind as you sail around the beautiful Greek Islands. The ship has 3 large decks with all the modern onboard facilities needed to enjoy an exciting sailing holiday in Greece. The 'Tween Deck' is home to 13 standard cabins, the galley, and the watersports area, allowing direct water access. The mini-suites and premium cabins are on the main deck, along with the restaurant, ocean bar, and observation deck. Located on the sun deck are comfortable chaise lounge chairs, a shaded lounge, and a Jacuzzi-swimming pool accommodating 6 people. Each cabin features a private en-suite bathroom, AC, TV monitor, and ample storage space.
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 onboard enjoying the delicious Greek cuisine, socializing at one of the bars, or taking in the starry sky in peace.
For a magical sailing vacation to remember in Greece, book online to start your summer adventure.
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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 EUR).
Optional Extras: Gratuities (14 EUR per day), Alcoholic Beverages, Soft drinks, Wine with Dinner, Jet Ski, Land Excursions, Naturalist Guide, Wakeboarding, Water Ski, Laundry / Pressing Services, Massage.
Book now, pay later: You can easily place your booking online. We will then hold the spaces for you and you can confirm with a payment later.
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Running on Waves Reviews
- 8.9 Fabulous
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Vessel
9.3
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Crew
9.6
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Food
9.6
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Activities
7.5
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Value
8.5
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- 10 Exceptional
- Susan Dement P
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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.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- vanessa M
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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.
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- 8.8 Fabulous
- Dennis W
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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.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Sarah R
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Austin T
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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
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- 10 Exceptional
- Janet H
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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.
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- 10 Exceptional
- Marina K
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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.
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- 8.0 Very good
- laura S
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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.
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- 8.4 Very good
- Julianne L
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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.
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- 9.2 Superb
- Antonio M
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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.
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