THE ELIXIR EXPERIENCE
The Elixir Cruises’ experience perfectly suits everyone from solo travellers to large groups and allows you the freedom to do as much – or as little – as you wish. From hiking volcanic trails in Santorini and Greek cooking lessons to massages and beach yoga sessions, Elixir promises a travel experience to bring balance and satisfaction to your soul.
Onboard Lifestyle
Onboard The Elysium, you will stay in luxuriously appointed accommodation providing you with everything you will need for the duration of your voyage. In The Elysium’s restaurant – or outside dining area – you will enjoy the finest Mediterranean cuisine and wines. During the day, you’ll have the opportunity to make use of the yacht’s public area, such as the sun deck, and the indoor lounging area, where you can watch movies, partake in seminars and meet up with new friends.
Greek Hospitality
The service on a voyage with Elixir Cruises rival that which you would experience in one of the world’s finest boutique hotels. Throughout your time onboard, you will enjoy the hallmarks of Greek hospitality, with each and every member of staff more than happy to ensure an unforgettable time.
Exploring Ashore – Shore Excursions & Tours
The shore excursions and tours offered by Elixir Cruises provide a depth of choice few traditional cruise operators can match. In keeping with the Elixir Balance Concept©, the following activities are available on the majority of itineraries and can be combined to personalise your experience ashore:
- Active: Horse-back riding on the beach, snorkelling, scuba diving, volcano trekking.
- Educational: Greek jewellery making workshops, photography walks.
- Experiential: Wine tasting, visits to Olive groves, cooking, fishing with locals.
- Cultural: Visits to ancient ruins and archaeological sites.Elixir Cruises will also offer specialised retreats and theme cruises on selected dates.
WELLNESS, WELL-BEING & FITNESS
Wellness and well-being are at the heart of the Elixir Cruises experience. The Elysium provides the perfect base for you to feed what your soul desires and offers you the opportunity to participate in activities such as yoga, pilates, aqua-aerobics, water-sports, and healthy cuisine workshops. Furthermore, the yacht’s dedicated spa is amongst the most luxurious at sea and offers various treatments, including Balinese therapies, signature treatments and healing rituals.
Included with Elixir Cruises:
- Buffet breakfast, half-board (full-board on selected days)
- Welcome cocktail and beach BBQs
- Still bottled water and unlimited filter coffee
- Room service
- WIFI
Included wellness activities:
- Group yoga
- Aquarobics
- Meditation sessions with a qualified Wellness Coach
- Occasional themed-seminars from a visiting master
Additional, all guests aboard The Elysium will enjoy complimentary access to the yacht’s gym, snorkelling apparatus and fishing equipment.
ELIXIR CRUISES – 2022/23 GREECE ITINERARIES
Elixir Cruises offer a choice of two itineraries aboard The Elysium in 2022 and 2023. Departing on Saturdays between May and October, all sailings guarantee a combination of relaxation, wellness, learning, discovery and fun.
Divine Cyclades – 8 days
Day 1: Zea-Cep Sounion • Day 2: Sifnos-Milios-Kimolos • Day 3: Ios-Santorini • Day 4: Santorini-Schoinousa-Koufonisia • Day 5: Despotiko-Antiparos-Naxos • Day 6: Delos-Mykonos • Day 7: Serifos-Kynthos • Day 8: Zea.
Ancient Paths – 8 days
Day 1: Zea-Hydra • Day 2: Fokianos-Monemvasia • Day 3: Pavlopetri-Elafonisos • Day 4: Ancient Olympia-Zakynthos • Day 5: Navagio Beach-Ithaca • Day 6: Ithaca-Gidaki • Day 7: Itea-Delphi-Galaxidi • Day 8: Zea.
