About us - Greek cruises
Dramatic cliffs festooned with pastel-hued houses, sparkling turquoise seas, thought-provoking ancient ruins and delicious food – at cruisesgreek.co.nz we want you to experience the Greece that you have always imagined.
A region that is as picturesque as it is historic, the passionate disposition of the this area never fails to rub off on even the most jaded of visitors. Encompassing Greece, Turkey and the spectacular Aegean Islands, our cruises will bring to life the images made familiar by travel brochures, movies and history books alike. Soak up the beauty of Santorini and visit the Parthenon and Acropolis in Athens - “the Cradle of civilasation”. Spend afternoons on charming beaches and evenings enjoying a quiet sunset aperitif as you look out to the sparkling Aegean Sea. There are few places that are as suited to cruising than Greece so talk to us about how you can experience it for yourself.
Meet our cruise specialists
Sarah
Team Leader
Favourite ship: Queen Mary 2
Favourite destination: Los Angeles and Las Vegas
Best cruise tip: Although cruising is a cashless society it is always a good idea to take some small amounts of local currencies to make purchases when you are ashore.
I love cruising! It is a great way to see the world and make new friends. I have traveled to Western, Southern and Eastern Caribbean, the Mediterranean, South Pacific, New Zealand and Mexico. All of them have been fantastic trips. I enjoy being able to unpack once, being surrounded by friendly staff from all over the world and being able to see several destinations in one trip.
Kirsty
Manager
Favourite ship: Celebrity Solstice
Favourite destination: Croatia & Turkey
Best cruise tip: Check out which ports are famous for what souvenir so you don't purchase everything at the first port of call. Leave plenty of room in your suitcase for your shopping, or pack a carry bag to load with your purchases. The extra bag is also handy for any items you need to "declare" so you don't have to open your main suitcase!
I have worked in travel for since 2003 after living abroad in New York, Calgary and London. I took 5 months off in 2009 to travel around Africa, Spain, Turkey and Croatia. Cruising is an awesome way to travel and I love seeing the growth as more and more Australians & Kiwis get to experience the wonder of "unpacking once" and not lifting a finger for the whole holiday!
Ryan
General Manager
Favourite ship: Pacific Princess
Favourite destination: Mazatlan, Mexico
Best cruise tip: Your cabin steward is the most important crew member on the cruise. Look after them, and they will help make your cruise a very memorable experience.
I was employed as the District Sales Manager for Carnival Australia, based in NZ, before setting up Cruises Online, now Cruise Republic, (the owners of this website) in 2008. I am passionate about cruising and have enjoyed many voyages to and around destinations such as Alaska, Mexico, South Pacific and New Zealand. I have cruised on Pacific Dawn, Pacific Jewel, Pacific Sun, Pacific Star, Sun Princess, Golden Princess, Pacific Princess and Carnival Pride.
Penni
Cruise Specialist
Favourite ship: Dawn Princess
Favourite destination: Egypt and Fiji
Best cruise tip: Remember to take time relax & do nothing! It's so easy to get caught up in all the extra things to do onboard each day that suddenly you are at the end of your cruise & left wondering where the time went.
I've worked in many aspects of the travel industry for over 16 years & have been selling cruises for more than 2 years. I have travelled extensively within NZ, Australia & the South Pacific, along with smaller trips to Europe & Egypt. I love travelling & helping people plan their dream holidays but really can't think of a better all-inclusive holiday option than cruising if you truely want to be able to rest.
Stephen
Cruise Specialist
Favourite ship: Allure of the Seas
Favourite destination: Egypt and Turkey
Best cruise tip: Book airport to Cruise transfers for quick and easy priority embarkation and disembarkation.
I have been in the travel industry for 5 years in both Australia and NZ. I have travelled extensively to Eastern and Western Europe , Egypt , Turkey , Singapore , Japan , Fiji , Hawaii and the West Coast of the USA.
Lee
Cruise Specialist
Favourite ship: Radiance of the Seas
Favourite destination: Isle Of Pines, Port Arthur & Bali
Best cruise tip: Book a late dinner so that you don't have to rush back from a shore excursion to dine.
Coming from a retail travel agency back ground I made the move to only selling cruises in November 2010. In that time I have sold all of the big cruise lines throughout the world. The ships that I have been on are, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Radiance of the Seas, Holland America- Amsterdam, Holland America- Rotterdam, P&O Pacific Pearl, Dawn Princess, Sun Princess, Carnival Spirit, Celebrity Solstice & Sea Princess. I enjoy cruising and think that it is the...
Matthew
Cruise Specialist
Favourite ship: Pacific Jewel
Favourite destination: South Pacific
Best cruise tip: Book your specialist restaurants and Spa treatments as soon you arrive to ensure your time on board runs as you wish! It's also great to do a walk of the ship on your first day so that you can familiarise yourself with all the facilities on board.
I've been working within tourism for over 10 years in roles including Tour Operator throughout Europe, Operations and Events Management in the South Pacific and as a Travel Agent in Australia. My love of travel has taken me throughout Asia and America and has allowed me to help others plan and discover their own experiences.
Claire
Cruise Specialist
Favourite ship: Dawn Princess
Favourite destination: South Africa and Canada
Best cruise tip: Take time to explore on board as there are so many exciting things to see and do while at sea.
I got into the travel industry straight after University working for Qantas Airways ltd. Then I decided to see the world myself and traveled to Tahiti, Canada and South Africa. I am very passionate about travel and I think cruising is a great way to see a number of different destinations.
Chrissy
Cruise Specialist
Favourite ship: Allure of the Seas
Favourite destination: Las Vegas / New York
Best cruise tip: Advise your bank you are going on a cruise before you depart. Cruiselines take daily authorisations on credit card's and there is nothing worse than trying to contact your bank whilst on Holiday.
I've been working in the travel industry for over 11 years now. The last 2 .5 years in cruising, during this time I have had the pleasure of working on board P&O Australia, including Pacific Sun, Dawn and Jewel and traveling to the many South Pacific, Australia and Indonesian ports. I have also experienced working holidays in Canada and the USA, among other destinations i have visited Hong Kong, China and London.
Sam
Cruise Specialist
Favourite ship: Queen Mary 2
Favourite destination: Tahiti and Vancouver
Best cruise tip: Try to check out and book some of your shore excursions before you leave. There's something to suit everyone from tasting the local cuisine to high adrenalin activities or if relaxing on a beach sounds more like your cup of tea then there's always that option for you too! Shore excursions are usually reserved by 'First in, First Served' so book early to avoid missing a spot.
I have been working in the travel industry for 5 years with the majority of this time selling cruises to every corner of the world! I have travelled up into the South Pacific Islands, Australia and NZ, Canada and Indonesia with future plans to travel around Asia and up to Europe.
Jordan
Cruise Specialist
Favourite ship: Celebrity Solstice
Favourite destination: Fiji
Best cruise tip: Book on decks 6-8 as close as you can to the centre of the boat and pay the little bit extra for a balcony..worth it every time :)
I have been in the travel industry now for over 5 years after stints living abroad in England, Spain, Mexico and Argentina. I took 10 months over 2009/2010 to fulfill a life-long dream and traveled throughout South America. Cruising is a great way to travel with family, a group of friends or your partner for relaxing getaway and the best thing I like about it is I only have to unpack once and I still get to see all these amazing places!!
Lucy
Cruise Specialist
Favourite ship: Oasis of the Seas
Favourite destination: Kyoto, Japan
Best cruise tip: Be sure to check out and book shore excursions before you board as they can fill up quickly. There are some fantastic options, and it is a great way to make to most of your ports.
I am relatively new to the tourism industry, after travelling throughout Asia in 2010/2011 I caught the travel bug and realized my passion for travel. I am very passionate about cruising, I think it is a fantastic way to see the world; it is great value for money, it is a fantastic way to meet people, and best of all, you get to see numerous different destinations and only have to unpack once!
