2025

Where do I begin. From the friendly staff that is always at your services to the great accommodations and five star food. This has been one of the best cruises we have ever taken. Memories for a lifetime.

Best Trip to the kyklades Islands!

Thanks so much for this amazing sailingtrip! From the first moment the staff helped us with everything always with a smile. Delicious food all day round.

Absolutely amazing! The sailing ship is breathtakingly beautiful. The cabins are of a very high standard and cleaned daily. The crew is so fantastic that I have no comparison... Imagine your wishes being delivered before you can even ask for them! That is the service level I am talking about. Just amazing! And then there is the chef... And just when you think it can't get any better, the meals are delivered... And that's again something that exceeded my wildest expectations. I am short of words to express my gratitude and thank these fantastic people who created more than a home for me on this most beautiful ship.
During the cruise we visited most magical places. Cruise planing and the whole logistics were meticulous. Truly, for this ship and for this crew, I wish there were six stars here.

It was a unique experience!!!
The Captain and his team very professional.
The crew was fantastic and very helpful.
Highly recommended for your holidays!!!

Such an interesting trip I’ve ever had.
It was the cleanest cabin, especially I wanted to thanks cabin steward for an amazing smell, when you come back.
A lot of nice people there, a great food, management fantastic, everyone helpful and the hotel manager and cruise director, always were here around, with me.
Even when I asked them a lot of questions, they were helping me together.

Enjoyable trip.

Very nice and enjoyable.

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Staff. Food. Islands visited.

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 cabin was adequate 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.

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Type of travel it provided. Attention to detail by the crew. Overall experience.

I proposed to my beloved girlfriend on the “Running on Waves”—and she said yes!

What an incredible experience aboard this beautiful and impeccably maintained boat!

The team was outstanding—professional, punctual, and always ready to assist. Each evening, they provided clear, high-quality briefings about our next destination, including must-see sights and fascinating local insights.

While I would have loved more time sailing, the weather had other plans—though I still got the thrilling chance to climb the mast platform twice! Another fantastic impression was the opportunity to ride brand-new Cannondale bicycles and explore hidden places of the islands, which was such a fun addition to the trip.

But the biggest highlight? I proposed to my beloved girlfriend on the “Running on Waves”—and she said yes! Now, we’re dreaming of chartering the entire boat for our wedding. It would be the perfect way to celebrate our love on the same stunning vessel where our journey began.

Thank you for an unforgettable adventure!

Peloponnese trip 

I recently went on a cruise aboard Running on Waves, a beautiful three-masted sailing ship, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. We sailed all the way around the Peloponnese, and the route was absolutely stunning — full of breathtaking views and charming coastal towns.

The crew on board was exceptional: professional, friendly, and always ready to help with a smile. The cabins were very comfortable, offering all the amenities we needed, and the food was excellent — delicious, varied, and beautifully presented.

One of the highlights for our family was how well the ship catered to children. The organized water games and activities kept them happy and entertained throughout the trip, giving the adults time to relax and enjoy the voyage as well.

All in all, Running on Waves exceeded our expectations. It’s a perfect mix of adventure, comfort, and hospitality. Highly recommended for families or anyone looking to explore Greece from a unique and magical perspective.

I was with Running on Waves 2 time

I was with Running on Waves 2 time, it’s very nice adventure to be with you!
The crew the food, such a fantastic 😍, especially thanks to chief chef, his food unbelievable, also I enjoy the crew, thanks to team
We will definitely come back !

It has been a very special and authentic trip, the staff was very friendly, everyone looked after us very well, the waiter Angelo in particular made every meal great, the cooks gave us a very rich varied and balanced menu every day, like in the best hotels, the staff who accompanied us every day on the boats to the port were very careful, friendly and professional, the only thing is that we stopped at some islands less than we expected and we would have liked to be closer to the port although it was never a problem thanks to the speedboats, we also missed a place to dance and talk without the wind hitting us, we would also have liked to be able to dive more, overall great and very original, the cabin was fantastic.

Running On Waves-a magnificent choice for a memorable vacation

Running On Waves was a wonderful experience. My husband and I traveled with another couple, and all of us enjoyed it immensely. Everything was perfect: the ship, the setting, the service, the food. The crew was especially attentive and made us feel so welcome. We really enjoyed the biking excursions, and we could use the bikes as long (or as little) as we wanted on each island. I HIGHLY recommend Running On Waves!

Kyladen 

Crew professional, committed extremely friendly and helpful.
First class food
Running on waves is a comfortable sailingship.

We went on the first "bike & sail" cruise on Running on Waves and were excited! Lots of fun, excellent food, beautiful islands to discover. The crew was very friendly and experienced. Well-being is, I think, really the magic word here on board. I loved the whole ambience on the ship. Something was always being cleaned or polished somewhere. Even though the cabins are not too big (for two women with suitcases ;-)), they were super cosy and lovingly furnished with lots of little accessories. Feeling the wind around your nose on deck during the day, hearing the creaking of the set sails, experiencing the magnificent Greek islands and coastline by riding a bike together with the experienced guide, or maybe just sitting in the bubble pool and look over the calm Greek waters - it doesn't get any better than that. Big recommendation and a must-do for all Greece lovers!

Running on Waves is the perfect vessel for comfortable and romantic sailing trips. Its relatively small size (compared to classic cruise ships) creates a cozy, home-like atmosphere and a warm, friendly vibe. The crew does everything possible to make guests feel truly comfortable. Huge thanks to the ship’s “mom” Lina for her care, to Taya, Albert, Oleg, and Captain Yuri for their work. Special thanks to the amazing chef Rosie!

This was my first cruise and it was wonderful. The cabin was spacious and comfortable, the food excellent and the crew attentive and charming. I wanted a smaller experience to start and this was perfect. Nothing was too much trouble- especially Ms Lina, the restaurant/bar guys (Albert, Angel and Melvin) and the tender crew. It was a great way to experience some gorgeous Greek islands and I would highly recommend it.
My only disappointment was not being informed of boarding details and several events/ activities that I only found out about through other passengers. It was also unfortunate that credit card settlement of on board account was unavailable.

What an amazing experience.

The yacht is so beautiful and well-maintained. It felt more like a privately owned ship because it was so perfect. The sundeck was my favorite place to be and there were always fresh towels and blankets in case it was chilly.

The crew always went out of their way to make sure we were happy and well taken care of. My son, Max, is a very picky eater and all of the crew made sure he was well-fed and treated like royalty. Even if he wanted to eat when it wasn’t meal time, the crew made special dishes just for him. Lina is like a mother - always making sure everyone is warm, feed, and has water. Her warm welcome and morning greetings were sunshine during the day even when it was raining. Albert was extremely attentive and such a great host at meal time. Everything down to the laundry service is perfection.

Amazing and unforgettable adventure

Every meal on board is super good. The freedom on board. Every day is a new adventure

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The boat is absolutely charming and the staff is doing everything to make your cruise a dream

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

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.

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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!

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!

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1. The staff. 2. The islands visited. 3. The food.

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.

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the sailing experience, the food and the cordial and warm service by the crew.

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!

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The destinations, the crew, and the beautiful ship

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!

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The crew, the food, the boat!

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.

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Island visits, food and under sail.

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

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.

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The appointment of the boat.. The geniality of the crew.. A great group of passengers.

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.

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Beautiful well kept boat. Excellent food and service. Friendly passengers.

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.

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.

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.

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.