Aegean I to become first vessel for Voyages to Antiquity

Newcomer Voyages to Antiquity, established by former owner of Orient Lines, Gerry Herrod, has chosen the 1973-built 682 passenger capacity Aegean I as its first vessel. Following a major refit and upgrading the vessel will re-enter service in May 2010 as the Aegean Odyssey, offering a series of nine 14-night culturally oriented Mediterranean cruises.

The refit and upgrading of Aegean Odyssey will take place in Greece over the winter and will see the enlarging of the vessel’s upper level accommodation, as well as the addition of 42 balcony cabins and a new restaurant. Passenger capacity after the refit will drop to 382, including 16 single cabins.

Aegean Odyssey’s first cruise for Voyages to Antiquity from Piraeus will visit Nauplia and Monemvasia (both on Crete), Santorini, Rhodes, Delos, Mykonos, Samos, Kusadasi (overnight), Canakkale and Istanbul (overnight). The new line is looking to source its main passengers from both the UK and North American markets. Sphere: Related Content