Desire Greece-Turkey

Desire Greece - Turkey Cruise 2024

About the Cruise

The Desire Greece-Turkey Cruise will be the first-ever Desire itinerary to set sail aboard a lavish Oceania ship, seducing you and your partner along the iconic coastline of the ardent Aegean Sea. This sublime floating sanctuary reflects a new level of effortless elegance and sophistication through its sensuous, intricate design and luxurious amenities.

Each of the ship’s polished staterooms and suites will captivate you with radiance, decadence, and sumptuous comfort, yet with the warmth and joie de vivre of a chic Parisian apartment. Completely refurbished in 2022, these radiant and spacious staterooms feature designer accessories to add an air of elegance and sophistication.

This Oceania ship offers the finest cuisine at sea, taking you to sophisticated levels of ecstasy with gourmet dining experiences in seven exquisite fine dining restaurants that serve up culinary masterpieces. In addition to fine dining, two casual venues, five bars, the Prestige beverage package, and 24-hour room service are included.

While onboard, indulge in designated clothing-optional areas, an exotic playroom full of sensuality, stimulating daytime activities and themed pool parties, couples’ workshops, theme nights, provoking shows and performances, international DJs, and so much more, all inspiring couples to enjoy a new level of experience.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

The Desire Greece – Turkey Cruise boasts sublime sophistication and sensuality in every detail. While on board, couples can enjoy an array of seductive VIP services and amenities which are sure to please, in addition to exquisite gourmet cuisine, complimentary alcoholic beverages, sensual entertainment, and spicy activities, each designed to captivate the senses and fulfill your every desire.

PRESTIGE BEVERAGE PACKAGE
The Prestige beverage package, included on this voyage, offers unlimited premium spirits, such as champagne, wine, and beers, wherever and whenever you like.
*Note: The Prestige package does not apply to bottles of wine, private bar (in-room minibar), tobacco products, package sharing, multiple orders, specialty food items, cover charges, or in-room bottles.
INCLUSIVE FINE-DINING VENUES
You and your partner will enjoy gastronomic ecstasy at sea on a true culinary journey that includes 7 fine dining restaurants and 2 casual venues.
The Grand Dining Room |Elegant main dining room
Terrace Cafe | International dining
Waves Grill | Al fresco American favorites
Polo Grill | Surf & turf
Toscana | Authentic Italian specialties
Jacques | Phenomenal French cuisine
Red Ginger | Contemporary Asian classics
Raw Juice & Smoothie Bar | Healthy breakfast options | Casual venue
Baristas | Specialty coffee, pastries, and finger sandwiches | Casual venue
For an additional fee, passengers can also enjoy La Reserve by Wine Spectator, which offers extraordinary pairing dinners with legendary Oceania partners, such as France’s premier champagne house, Moët & Chandon; or host a private party for up to ten guests in our most exclusive on-board dining venue: Privée.
ROUND-THE-CLOCK ROOM SERVICE
After a day of enriching shore excursions or various activities on board, you may dine in the privacy of your suite or stateroom. An extensive room service menu is available around the clock.
COMPLIMENTARY INTERNET SERVICE
With our complimentary wireless internet service, stay in touch with those back home. Limited to one device per stateroom.
CLOTHING-OPTIONAL AREAS
The pool deck and sun decks are the designated clothing-optional areas on this voyage.
STIMULATING POOL PARTIES
A broad array of daring activities and pool parties, each with Desire’s sensual touch, will surprise and seduce you.
COUPLES WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
The workshops and seminars on board will entertain and educate you with actionable steps and useful information to add some spice to your sex life.
SENSUAL THEME NIGHTS
To satisfy all of our passengers’ desires, our erotic, enticing theme nights will set the mood for seduction at its finest.
PLAYROOM
This intimate, erotic hotspot with a sensual atmosphere is for couples seeking to live out their forbidden fantasies at sea.
SPORTS DECK
High atop the ship, revel in breathtaking views and refreshing sea breeze with a bit of outdoor activity. Things to do: putting green, shuffleboard, pickleball, fitness track, paddle tennis, bocce, and croquet.
CONCIERGE SERVICE
For personal guidance and reservations, we are always ready to assist you.

ITINERARY

Day 1 SEPT. 21, 2024

ATHENS, GREECE

Things to do: climb up the magnificent Acropolis with your partner and admire the Parthenon, the beautiful temples, and the view over Athens stretched out before you; see city highlights, including the new and old Olympic stadiums; journey to Cape Sounion and the temple of Poseidon overlooking the sea, or visit ancient Corinth and the narrow Corinth Canal cut through miles of solid rock.

Day 2 SEPT. 22, 2024

BOZCAADA, TURKEY

Things to do: Bozcaada is a breezy Aegean gem, a beach-blessed island also known for producing some of Turkey’s best wines. You’ll notice the ambiance gracefully blends Greek and Turkish sensibilities, evident in the clusters of whitewashed buildings from which the occasional minaret bursts forth.

Browse enticing souvenirs crafted by local artisans, perhaps picking up a jar of the island’s delicious tomato marmalade. Beside the cozy harbor, you’ll discover the town’s imposing 15th-century castle, which is among the country’s best preserved. From the crenelated ramparts, look across the crystalline sea and picture Achilles’ arrival to this very spot during the legendary Trojan War.

Day 3 SEPT. 23, 2024

ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Things to do: Indulge your eyes and senses in this magnificent city astride two continents. Visit beautiful Topkapi Palace, the mesmerizing Hagia Sophia, and the impressive Blue Mosque; cruise the Bosphorus to see the city and its surroundings from another perspective; visit one of the many museums or stroll through the spice market and the famous Grand Bazaar.

Please note that Sept. 24 is a half sea day with an onboard party. See you on board for some seductive fun while heading onto our next fabulous destination.

Day 4 SEPT. 24, 2024

ISTANBUL, TURKEY (HALF SEA DAY)

Day 5 SEPT. 25, 2024

KUSADASI, TURKEY

Things to do: meander through the ruins of ancient Ephesus and marvel at the famed Library of Celsus, the huge amphitheater, the marble roads with their chariot marks, the amazing mosaic sidewalks, and the superb, rarely opened Terrace Houses; journey to three monumental cities of antiquity: Priene, Miletus, and Didyma, renowned for their majestic temples and impressive, beautifully preserved stadiums.

Day 6 SEPT. 26, 2024

MYKONOS, GREECE

Things to do: enjoy wandering through the narrow, winding streets of this delightful seaside village with its whitewashed houses, flowers and brightly painted shutters and doors; stand beneath the windmills on the hill. Visit the archaeological museum and an old bakery still using a 15th century wood-burning stove.

Day 7 SEPT. 27, 2024

SANTORINI, GREECE

Things to do: visit the beautiful whitewashed hilltop towns of Oia and Fira and their breathtaking views of the caldera below; see the stunning artifacts in Fira’s museum, including recent finds from the excavation of Akrotiri, thought by many to be the legendary city of Atlantis; visit a winery; stroll through the winding streets with fantastic views around every corner.

Day 8 SEPT. 28, 2024

ATHENS, GREECE

For an archaeological walk, make your way to Vasilissis Amalias Street, winding through the heart of the ancient city. The route leads to landmarks like the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Ancient Agora, Arch of Hadrian, and of course, the Acropolis. After all that, head to the Central Market for traditional Greek delicacies. Additionally, neighborhoods like Pangrati, Exarhia, and Petralona feature fantastic tavernas!

DESIRE Greece - Turkey Sep 21st-28th 2024