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Departing Piraeus, Greece on August 17, 2026, the Explora Journeys Cruises ship Explora II runs this 14-night An Extended Journey of Island Dreams & Shimmering Shores sailing. It's a classic Mediterranean cruise. Travelers sailing in August can generally expect mild, changeable weather that can turn cool and wet. Ports of call include Piraeus, Greece, Patmos, Greece, Istanbul, Turkey, with 9 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.
Piraeus, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Island Dreams & Shimmering Shores cruise on Explora II.
Patmos, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Island Dreams & Shimmering Shores cruise on Explora II.
Istanbul, Turkey is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Island Dreams & Shimmering Shores cruise on Explora II.
Bodrum, Turkey is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Island Dreams & Shimmering Shores cruise on Explora II.
Mykonos, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Island Dreams & Shimmering Shores cruise on Explora II.
Piraeus, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Island Dreams & Shimmering Shores cruise on Explora II.
Syros, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Island Dreams & Shimmering Shores cruise on Explora II.
Paros, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Island Dreams & Shimmering Shores cruise on Explora II.
Corfu, Greece is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Island Dreams & Shimmering Shores cruise on Explora II.
Hvar, Croatia is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Island Dreams & Shimmering Shores cruise on Explora II.
Rijeka, Croatia is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Island Dreams & Shimmering Shores cruise on Explora II.
Venice, Italy is a scheduled port of call on day 12 of the 14-night An Extended Journey of Island Dreams & Shimmering Shores cruise on Explora II.
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