Each place our cruise ship will be stopping will have a separate posting on this blog, including each Greek island; Bodwin, Turkey; and Cyprus. This posting is specifically for the stopover on the island country of Cyprus
Introducing Cyprus, an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean, divided between Greece and Turkey.
The Republic of Cyprus has several major urban centers, each with its own character.
*Lefkosia (Nicosia),with its 16th century Venetian walls that encircle the old city, is a vibrant capital where centuries of history, a rich cultural scene, and contemporary city life meet within the last divided capital of Europe. Lemesos (Limassol) and Larnaka (Larnaca) are lively coastal cities known for their history, seaside life, and gastronomy. Pafos (Paphos) is a port city with UNESCO-listed archaeological treasures nearby, and water sports and boat trips abound. The Ammochostos District (Famagusta) has resort towns renowned for their golden sandy beaches.
The current status of the Republic of Cyprus (south) and the de facto Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (north)
Cyprus has been divided since 1974 as a result of the Turkish military invasion and occupation. Today, the internationally recognized state, main cities, airports, and tourist infrastructure are located where the Government of the Republic of Cyprus exercises effective control (a.k.a. the Greek side). The areas not under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus (the de facto Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, or as the local Greeks call it, the “occupied territory” of Cyprus) are separated from the government-controlled areas by a United Nations-controlled buffer zone along the “Green Line”.
Visitors can travel freely throughout the Republic of Cyprus. The most popular pedestrian crossing between the Republic of Cyprus and thede facto Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is located in the capitol city of Nicosia on Ledra Street, which requires valid passport/ID checks.
For detailed, official, and up-to-date information on the Cyprus issue, visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus: www.mfa.gov.cy
Our adventure in Cyprus starts at Limassol’s new marina where we will be docking. A shuttle bus will take us to the New Port. For those of you who want to explore historic Limassol for a couple of hours, we will walk through the historic part of the city to the nearby 14th century Kolossi Castle and museum. Limassol has nice sandy and rocky beaches within easy reach, including the main beach Akti Olympion. There will be plenty of opportunity for our group to go further afield than Limassol, if desired. Note that anyone who wants to visit the walled city of Nicosia will need to go on a pre-organized tour, given the distance from Limassol (2 ½ hour driving time). Assistance will be given to find a tour, if requested.
Highlights in and around the four cities of the Republic of Cyprus (Greek Cyprus)
Limassol Highlights
– Kourion Architectural sites-and-monuments (vast site – need tour) – remote –
– Limassol Castle w/midevil Museum of Cyprus
– Marina & waterfront – good for hanging out on waterfront (ice cream)
– Old Town & food court – good shopping
Lanarka Highlights
– Kebir Mosque
– Old Turkish quarter & waterfront
– Church square with St. Lazarus Church & Byzantine Museum
– Lanarka Castle – divides new part of town with older Turkish part
– Beach and boardwalk
– Lanarca Archaeological Museum
– Jewish museum & synagogue
– Kilima ruins (suggest skipping this if you visit Kourion)
– Get-on get-off bus tour (2 hours)
Paphos Highlights
– Kato Paphos Archaeological Park w/amazing roman floors is accessed from waterfront of Paphos – Kings Tombs is just north of the Archaeological Park – need transportation to do both
-Waterfront of Paphos is delightful to walk along
– Water sports and boat trips abound
– Upper Old town w/Municipal Market (need to take bus or taxi to get there from waterfront)
– Archaeological Museum – small but good
Nicosia Highlights
– Walk in the dry moat at the base of the 16th century Venetian walls that encircle the old city
– Walk the Green Line
– Lidra Street – historic, shopping street on Greek and Turkish side crossing the Green Line (need passport)
– Famagusta Gate
– Omeriye Mosque
– Cyprus Museum
– National Struggle Museum (severing the yoke of Great Britain for 150 years)
– Ethnographic Museum of Cyprus
– Do a structured walking tour – free from the tourist office or do on your own
Famagusta
– Beach trips
Acouple of recommendedexcursionsin the Republic of Cyprus whichare being offered by our cruise ship
– Paphos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, includes a visit to Aphrodites Rock and the Old port– 5 hours 45 minutes
– Ancient Kourion and Kolossi Castle, Limassol – 3 hours
Visit Greek ruins (including the Acropolis), cafes, traditional Greek restaurants with live Greek music, a hammam (Turkish spa), museums (the Acropolis Museum among many outstanding others), changing of the guards, Athens Public Market. Go shopping (flea market and walking streets), take a jump in the Mediterrean Sea in Pireaus (the harbor of Athens). We may take a “Hop On Hop Off” tour bus one day to cover the territory!
Take a day tour with our group via www.Getyourguilde.com – $50 includes bus & guide; not including lunch and entrance fees – two hour bus ride each way
Explore Aegina Island
Oct. 2 & 3 (two nights/one day)
Aegina Island is one hour boat ride from Pireaus ($44 round trip)
– Take a boat to Aegina Island in afternoon, enjoy Aegina Town in the evening
– Join us on an organized full day tour of Aegina Island (approx. $75/person)
– Explore Aegina the last morning; take a boat to Athens in the afternoon
Accommodations (for quick reference)
Athens
L’Avventura Hotel Athens (Sept. 29, 30 & Oct. 1)
City Circus Hostel Athens (Oct. 4)
Aegina Island
Aphrodite Art Hotel, Aegina Town (Oct. 2 & 3)
Aphrodite Art Hotel – Aegina
Visit special separate postings in this blog, which are listed in the column to the right, for more information and links on the above
Lonely Planet – the best travel book series for the independent traveler. They publish separate books on Athens, Cyprus, and Greece http://www.lonelyPlanet.com
Fudors – especially for Bodrum, Turkey, where our cruise ship will stop. http://www.Amazon.com
$200 or $300 in US dollars including some small bills. Suggest you bring about $100 in Euros also, if possible. Otherwise, it is a good idea to change some money to Euros before departing from the airport on arrival (or withdraw Euros from an ATM machine). You will find change places and ATM machines at the Athens airport.
Is it cheaper to change money from US $ to Euros, or to pull Euros from an ATM machine using a USA debit card?
It is cheapter to change money from a shop or place that advertises “money exchange” than from an ATM machine which often charges high service fees. If changing money from an ATM machine, it is better to use a bank ATM than a free standing ATM to avoid high fees.
Cash vs. charge – Can I charge just about anything, anywhere in Greece?
Yes, however for small purchases under five Euros you might want to pay in cash so you aren’t pulling out your charge card regularly. Keep in mind if our rather large group is eating dinner together at a local restaurant they may not give us separate checks. It would be helpful in these situations if we all pay in cash so we aren’t all handing the waiters charge cards (best not to let your charge card out of your sight). Also, you will be able to make small purchases from street vendors if you have cash. When charging, choose to be charged in Euros, if asked if you want to use your home currency, to avoid poor conversion rates.
How can I keep my cash, credit cards, and passport safe?
Best to keep all these items in an inner, flat, zipper container that is out of sight around your waist. Nothing of this kind should be left in your room
Where should I keep small change in Euros for an inexpensive purchase?
Keep them in a small coin purse or wallet in a quick-access zipper fanny pack
Will there be a foreign transaction fee for foreign currency transactions when I use my charge/debit card? If so, how much?
Notify your charge/debit card issuer of your travel dates and destinations and ask your issuer whether it will impose any fees for foreign currency transactions.
Will we be needing any currency other than Euros? If so, where?
All places we will visit use Euros for currency except Bodwin, Turkey (they use Turkish Lira). They wll probably accept Euros there because it is a popular cruise stop for Greek cruises (Greece and Cyprus use Euros)
Where can I quickly check online what the current official exchange rate is for any currency (ie. Euros for Greece and Cyprus, and Liras for Turkey)?
Rather than trying to remember a website address, just do a search on Google asking the question such as “exchange rate for dollars to Euros”, or “dollars to Turkish Lira”? You will see a drop down menu to choose from. Find the link that prompts you to enter the amount you want to exchange, (ie. $1 US or $100 US, etc.) This will give you a quick conversion rate to work with when you are shopping and want a general idea of the value of something in dollars when you see it in local currency (without having to use your phone to figure out a rate). Note: Don’t trust the rates you see posted at currency exchange places as being “official” rates. You need to have this knowledge before exchanging money there as their rates vary – this is how they make money.
Aegina Island is a unique, historic island near Athens. It is renowned for its clean seas, picturesque villages, significant cultural and archaeological monuments, and Aegina pistachios. The island was a crossroads of civilisations and trade since antiquity It was one of the most important city-states of the classical era.
Also known as Kolona, meaning column, because just one column remains today from this ancient construction. The hill of Kolona is also known for the prehistoric settlement that had once flourished there, being one of the most significant of its time, and you can still see the remains of houses dating back to the Late Neolithic Period. During the 7th century, it began to house the Acropolis of the island.
The Archeological Museum of Aegina
Located in a modern building near the archaeological site of Kolona, the remains of the ancient temple of Apollo. The museum houses findings from all ancient sites on the island. Visitors can see parts of ancient columns, funerary styles, old vases, archaic inscriptions, and marble statues.
One of the most well preserved temples in Greece nestled inland on the island of Aegina with a comanding view of the sea. Dating back to around 500 BC, this majestic Doric temple stands as a testament to ancient Greece’s architectural and artistic achievements.
Island day tour with local guide and private van (approx. $75/person)
Temple of Aphaia – one hour
Saint Nektarios Greek Orthodox Monastery – 30 minutes
Aya Marina town – 30 minutes
Palio Chora, abandoned midevil town – one hour hike
Perdika town – lunch (1 hour +)
Mesagros – visit pottery shop, if open
Marathonas Beach – one hour swim
Pistacio Farm – 1 hour
Aegina Town – things to do
Temple of Apollo & Archeological Museum of Aegina
Folklore Museum
Tower of Markellos
Stroll the boardwalk along the bustling waterfront & buy fresh fruit off colorful Greek fishing boats
Greece Land Package – September 29-October 5, 2026
Our group is booked into the accommodations listed below during the Greece land package (September 29-Oct. 4 (check out Oct. 5 for cruise ship accommodations on this night)) All of you should have received your confirmations by email for the nights indicated in Athens. You will not be receiving a formal confirmation at the Aphrodite Hotel, Aegina Town, Aegina – just assume you will be getting the same room configuration there as you are getting in Athens (ie. twin or private). All of you are booked on Aegina Island for the nights of October 2 & 3.
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ATHENS(also spelled Athena) – our Athens accommodations are both located in Monastraki (for informaiton about this historic part of Athens, see separate posting in this blog titled “Athens – Monastraki and The Plaka”)
Metro system – lines, maps, pricewww.greeka.com/attica/athens/transportations/athens-metro-system/ To get between the Airport and Monastraki (the Metro stop where our accommodations are located) by Metro, see the Metro map in this link. Find the end of one of the lines that says “Airport”. Follow this line to the city and find the stop “Monastraki” This direct line will take about 40 minutes with no Metro change of lines.
The oldest part of Athens at the foot of the Acropolis
We will be staying in accommodations at the foot of the Acropolis in an old neighborhood called Psirri a few blocks from the old Monastraki neighborhood.
Monastiraki and The Plaka are two of the oldest neighborhoods of Athens, located at the heart of the city. Adjacent to Monastiraki in one direction is The Plaka and in the other direction is the old section of Psirri where we will be staying at L’aaventura Hotel and City Circus Hostel. Psirri, an area enjoyed by tourists and locals, is filled with restaurants, cafes, clubs, bars, bakeries, and shops.
Monastraki is known for its lively square, convenient Metro station, picturesque streets, narrow alleys, bustling flea market, Greek ruins, and traditional tavernas and restaurants. The square is a famous meeting place for Athenians. Standing in the middle of the square, you can see a blend of historical eras, architecture and cultures, and many roads leading to different, enticing directions The views of the Acropolis from the square are breathtaking by day and night.
A bit of waundering the streets of Monastraki brings you to the oldest, equally-colorful neighborhood called The Plaka. It is an area of pedestrian streets full of restaurants, jewelry stores, tourist shops, and cafes.
All these old neighborhoods are at the foot of the Acropolis. It is nearly impossible to tell when you are passing from one to the other….just let yourself get lost a bit, always keeping the Acropolis in view, then when you want to get back to where you started, just ask a local for directions to “Monastraki Square”
Note: Lovely beaches are located in Pireaus (harbor) which is easily reachable by subway from the square and then with a short trolley ride.
Things to do in Monastraki and The Plaka
Tzistarakis Mosque – built in 1759 as a mosque. Today it is the Museum of Modern Greek Culture.
Hadrian’s Library – built in 132 AD as an offer to the city of Athens by Hadrian, the Roman emperor. The entrance to the Library was overlooking the Roman Forum, founded by Julius Caesar in 10 AD and as an extension to the Ancient Agora.
The small Byzantine church of Pantanassa – what is left today by the nunnery of the Byzantine times
The flea market – The most important modern street in Monastiraki is the bazaar on Hephaestus Street and the adjacent straits or Jusurum, named after a Jewish old shop owner in the area which is actually the flea market of Athens center.
Walking on Adrianou Street you will find yourself right next to the Ancient Agora where the most powerful men in the political and social life of antiquity used to walk. You will also see the sight of, the Temple of Hephaestus, one of the most perfectly preserved ancient temples in Greece.
Take a tour of the Ancient Agora and the Roman Agora. The corner of the site of the Roman Agora, known as the Tower of the Winds, is considered to be the first meteorological station in the world.
Dining
The Plaka, Monastraki, and Psirri provide dining and shopping at its Greek best! Everywhere in the old section, especially in and around Monastraki Square, the hillsides and open squares around The Plaka, and along the narrow walking streets in nearby Psrii where we are staying, you will find popular gyro and souvlaki spots and traditional Greek Tavernas with live music and dance (by the guests!)We will always be on the lookout for the right place for us to eat each day!!
Traditional Greek food
Souvlaki/Gyros – grilled meat skewers or thinly sliced rotisserie meat wrapped in a warm pita with tomatoes, onions, tzatziki, and fries
I am considering coming a day or two early for the land package, and/or staying a day or two after the land package or after the cruise
1) Can I come for part of the land package? Can I meet up with the others if I come early?
Only one day early at the most if you want to hook up with the others taking the land package. We will be traveling on and off throughout the land package and may not be available to hook up with others other than the last day. These out of town days we take will be weather-dependent due to the fact that for two days we plan to be on the nearby island of Aegina and the ferry transpiration between Aegina and Piraeus (Athens Harbor) is dependent on the weather (especially high winds). If you are considering joining us on our land package at some point, we will need advance notice, including your exact travel arrangements.
2) How would I book accommodations and what would be the cost? You are on your own to book accommodations outside of the established dates of the land and cruise package. See accommodations page in this blog for details of our accommodations. You can book a bed in a dorm room or a private room in the hostel or private room in our nearby hotel (we will be staying in one or the other at different times). In addition to cost of overnight, figure about $100/day for food and other expenses.
What should I expect on the Arrival Day of the land package? (Sept. 29th)
Spontaneity! With people in our group flying in at all times of the day (or maybe the day before), our schedule will need to be fluid. We will make Monastraki Square our meet up point and hanging out area on and off all day on Arrival Day. It is a great place to gather and explore in every direction. See Monastraki Plaka page in this blog. This Monastraki Plaka blog page will be our guide for a day of exploring the oldest part of Athens (starting 5th Century BC!)
What should I expect on the arrival date of the cruise – Oct. 5 (5pm departure)?
Those who are part of the land package will meet up with those who are only doing the cruise at a designated time and place in Athens (probably around check out time at our accommodations). All will board the cruise ship together, if desired.
Should I talk about politics?
Best to avoid discussing politics among our group or to strangers. If someone starts asking you about politics, we suggest you change the subject by responding with a personal question (ie. get them talking about themselves)
Is a visa needed on this trip?No, but a passport is necessary.
TRANSPORTATION – AIR/SHIP/LAND
What kind of transportation will we be using in the land package?
Subway is the most inexpensive, efficient way to get around Athens and to/from Piraeus harbor (Athens port where we will board our cruise ship and take a boat to/from the island of Aegina where we will spend two nights). When going to Delphi on a day trip we plan to travel by tour bus. See separate pages in this blog for more information on our trips to Aegina Island and Delphi.
When is the best time to purchase airline tickets to/from Athens?
One month out at the latest. Start researching as soon as you make a decision to come on our tour
How can I get the best price on airfare?
Following are suggested search engines: Sky scanner, Expedia, Priceline, Google Air, Expedia. Once you have found a flight you like, we suggest going directly to the website of that airlines and see how the prices compare (they may be cheaper if purchased directly from the airline website) Consider flying into a city other than Athens and then fly to Athens with a different airline
How do I get from the airport to the hotel or hostel on or before Arrival Day (Sept. 29) of the land package?
Public transportation – You can take a subway straight (no change of subway lines) from the Athens Airport to Monastraki (Square). Cost is 14 Euros. From there it is a ten minute walk to our accommodations through a maze of streets. There are numerous taxis waiting in the square (some of our group may be hanging out in the square when you arrive – check with host on arrival at airport using Whatsapp.) If arriving alone and none of our group is hanging out in the square, we suggest taking a five minute taxi ride from the Monastraki subway station to the hotel or hostel on arrival. Good directions, using public transportation especially, between the airport and our hotel are located at the following link on the hotel website: www.lavventura.com and on the hostel website: www.CityCircus.gr See more information below under “Transportation” and on the “Accommodations” page of this blog.
If several people plan to arrive at the airport within an hour or two of each other on Arrival Day, or the day before, one of the co-hosts may meet them there, or pickup can be arranged by our hotel L’avventura
Keep in touch with one of the hosts via Whatsapp when at airport for up to date information as to where the rest of our group is.
COMMUNICATION/PHONES/COMPUTERS/INTERNET
I have heard that most U.S. cellular provider plans do not function in other countries without additional charges and/or different SIM card. Will this be an issue where we will be traveling?
Contact your service provider in the States and ask them about overseas fees. See “communicating among our group while traveling” below
What kind of electronic equipment should I bring?
Cellular phones – Connectivity – check with your local USA Service provider
Travel computer – can be useful for online research, keeping a daily journal (using Word), and emails (using Internet connection wherever we are staying)
Will I need an electrical adapter for electrical equipment I bring? (hair dryer, camera, phone, computer, etc.) – Yes, you will need a European adapter for an American plug. Easy to purchase on arrival at the flea market in Monastraki, but best to bring an adapter with you.
Addressing photography
Phone – suggest limiting use of phone for taking of photos verses a camera, due to the limited battery power of a phone (bring a back up battery)
Camera – more efficient than a phone for taking lots of photos
Sharing photos – photos taken with a phone are easier to share than those taken with a camera. At our final zoom meeting for participants of this event, it was requested that we don’t share photos during this event due to the need for online privacy while traveling. Thank you
Will we have good Internet connection during the land package? During the cruise?
Land package – There is should be good Internet connection at our accommodations. Athens has spotty cell phone reception.
Cruise – There is a daily fee for Internet access, which is relatively expensive. Lee and Merrilee will be purchasing Internet while on board the ship.
What form of communication is advised in advance of the trip with co-hosts –
Email, not text. When emailing, keep one email thread running between you and the hosts for ease of records. Do not start new email threads unless necessary (such as when forwarding messages)
How will we communication within our group while traveling?
Whatsapp (cellular access only) – free and good for phone communication anywhere in the world. The other party must be registered with Whatsapp. If both are communicating simultaneously, both must have Internet access. We suggest downloading the app and registering before departure from the USA. Put each participant’s phone number and name in the app. Hosts will assist with this before or during our event.
What about communication outside our group while traveling?
If you need to text or talk with people outside our group, try to leave texting or talking with them until you are alone (perhaps choose a regular time late at night or early in the morning?). If you must text or talk to persons outside our group during the tune you are with our group, excuse yourself and step away (out of earshot if you need to talk). Remember we have very limited time together – savor it. Be in the present!
CRUISE VS. LAND PACKAGE
How different is the cruise versus the land package?
The combination of the two packages makes for a well-rounded introduction to Greece “by land and sea”
Land package –Greek history, ruins, culture, exploration, traditional Greek restaurants, walking, hammam (Turkish spa), flea market exploring, long day of activities, if desired.
Cruise – spectacular water settings, water activities, more diverse culture than in the Athens area due to cruise port stops in Greece, Turkey (Bowdin), and Cyprus. It will be more relaxing when we are on the ship than it will be almost any time during the land package, unless you chose not to participate in any particular activity offered.
What is the strenuous level of the land package? The cruise?
There will be lots of walking around lovely, winding historic places and pedestrian streets. Strenuous hiking is there if someone wants it as many ruins in Greece are at the top of hills and mountains (some with public transportation, and others without)
Land package – easy to strenuous – go at your own pace with others in our group who are at your pace. We will try to divide up into groups with activity level a consideration. Keep in mind our group is small, so you may need to be on your own if you want to do something others don’t want to do. Our activities in Athens generally will be spontaneous.
Cruise – moderate –Some people in our group will probably choose to pay for an excursion offered by the cruise ship (full details of our excursion can be found on the cruise link on the ASCSA website). Others may want to be on their own (or with one or two others?) Some may want to go on a spontaneous tour with Merrilee. Some may want to go on a diving trip with JJ, one of our guests. There will be something for everyone…at every speed and with nothing more than moderate difficulty.
ACTIVITIES/EXCURSIONS
What if I don’t want to join in all the planned activities. Will I be able to take time for myself? Yes
What if I want to do an activity that isn’t on the schedule?
Tell one of the co-hosts and we will try to help make that happen for you.
Are there beaches we can visit on land package and/or on the cruise?
Yes. Greece is known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the island of Mykonos. Note: Some might not require clothing
Land package – There are public beaches in Piraeus (Athens harbor) which are easy to get to by public transportation from Athens
The cruise – Almost all places we will be stopping at have accessible beaches and boardwalks.
Will there be hiking?
There will be a lot of walking, if you want it. Ancient ruins can be spread out and rather rugged For example, climbing to the Acropolis in Athens is a hike. But you can also enjoy spectacular views of it from a perch in Monastraki square near our accommodations with more tame walking among other Greek ruins only a stone’s throw away.
Should I sign up for excursions offered by the cruise ship? If so, how will I know what others in our group are going to sign up for so I am not alone?
We will be having a final Zoom meeting a few weeks before our departure for those who have signed up for our trip. Among other things, we will discuss activities and what people want out of them.
Will there be excursions organized by our group that are outside what the ship will offer?
At each stop on our cruise there will be spontaneous outings as well as some of our group going on excursions being offered by the ship. The level of activity will depend on what people want to do.
CLIMATE AND PACKING
What is the climate going to be like in the different locations we will be in in early October?
Athens: Daytime highs average 24°C (75°F) early in the month, dropping to around 20°C (68°F) later, with overnight lows near 14°C to 16°C (57°F to 61°F).
Southern Islands (ie. Rhodes): Warmer conditions with averages around 20°C to 24°C (68°F to 75°F).Note: the weather probably will be unpredictable this time of the year among the islands.
Always bring one or two extra layers wherever you go for the day. Best to generally keep discussion about the weather no more than one or two days in advanceso we can focus on the moment.
Packing (bags, what to bring, how to dress)
Bags – be able to carry everything alone – two small bags are better than one large one
Day packs – large day pack for long days out or traveling, and smaller, light day pack for shorter excursions (possible fold-up when not in use).
How to dress – Layering with light, washable garments that will dry overnight (jeans discouraged). Dress up clothes needed on board the ship for one or two nights – not needed for land package
Laundry – Pack for one week. Laundry facilities will be available at the hostel (only) where we will be staying on Oct. 4th, the night before boarding our cruise ship
Hair dryer – Should be provided at all our accommodations, but we recommend bringing a small, travel hair dryer
Towel – “In house” towels are provided by all our accommodations, but there is a rental fee for a towel at the hostel. Recommend bringing a micro-fiber, quick-drying travel towel for beach and travel use
A comprehensive list of suggested things to bring will be sent out to all participants by email.
In this blog you will find a comprehensive outline, with helpful links, of our tentative itinerary of the ASCSA Greece land package. It includes our multi-day exploration of Athens, a day trip to classical Delphi, and two nights on the historic Greek island of Aegina where we plan to immerse ourselves briefly into the Greek way of life.
ASCSA Greece cruise – Oct. 5 – 12, 2026
This blog also provides much information about the fascinating stopovers of our Mediterranean cruise – including the Greek islands of Mykonos, Santorini, and Rhodes, along with the coastal town of Bodrum, Turkey, and the island nation of Cyprus.
Greek Islands & Cyprus Cruise details (on cruise website)
