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Flights must come into Athens, Greece (airport code: ATH)
Transfers rates $39.95 per person, each way

Book Celebrity’s Airfare

Flights by Celebrity:
If you'd like to choose your routing schedule, you can choose to book "Flights by Celebrity". These rates are subject to change until locked in. Transfers are not included in the price but can be added. Celebrity Cruise Line offers both refundable and non-refundable fares. If you select a refundable fare, payment can be made later, with your final payment. Non-refundable fares must be paid in full at the time of booking. Flights are customizable and you can choose to book Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class or First Class.

To book your own Flights by Celebrity reservation, go to https://www.celebritycruises.com/find-your-reservation/flights-by-celebrity Check rates as often as you'd like and then when you are ready...go ahead and book. You will need your reservation number, Ship name (Celebrity Infinity) and sailing date (17JUN2023) in order to book. Once booked, Cruise & Crop will receive notification and we'll send you an updated confirmation.

Click here for a Video tutorial on how to book airfare with Celebrity. If you need assistance, we are happy to help. Simply give us a call or send us an e-mail for an air quote.

Flights by Celebrity is the only air booking site that Cruise & Crop recommends. For FAQs on Flights by Celebrity and their flight assurance policies, click here.

Book your own air
Book the pre-cruise and/or post-cruise hotel through Cruise & Crop / Dream Vacations.

Celebrity Cruise Line no longer offers hotel + transfer packages. Cruise & Crop is happy to help you find area hotels for your pre & post cruise stays. Transfers to/from the ship will not be included. You will need to use taxi/Uber/public transportation services to travel between the airport, hotel and ship.

To request a hotel quote - please complete this form and we'll get back with you shortly: Hotel Request Form

Hotel rates may be non-refundable and payment is usually due at the time of booking.

Pre & Post
Cruise
Extensions
Pre-Cruise
Athens 2-Night Package
  Pre-Cruise
Oh My Goddess!: Greece by Design

What's Included:

  • 2-nights at a 4 Star Hotel
  • Private transfer from Airport to Hotel on 5/15/23
  • Private transfer from Hotel to Ship on 5/17/23
  • Continental Breakfast

Optional tour Add-ons

  • Athens by Night $94 pp
  • Shared tour of Athens, Highlights Half-Day $108 pp
  • Private Full-Day Athens Sightseeing tour $580 pp
  • Private Half-Day Athens Sightseeing tour $425 pp
 

What's Included:

  • Hotel & some meals
  • Multiple tours
  • Transportation between cities

2-Night package, June 15-17
Starting at $399 pp

*Transfer are included. Rates are subject to change.

Call 352-527-8473 to book.

 

8-day package, June 9-16
(+ add-on one extra day)
Starting at $2,009 pp

*Transfers are additional.

Click Here for additional information.

     
Pre-Cruise
Classical Greece
  Post-Cruise
Athens Custom Tour

 

What's Included:

  • 2-nights at a 4 Star Hotel
  • Private transfer from Ship to Hotel on 5/22/23
  • Private transfer from hotel to Airport on 5/24/23
  • Continental Breakfast

Optional tour Add-ons

  • Athens by Night $94 pp
  • Shared tour of Athens, Highlights Half-Day $108 pp
  • Private Full-Day Athens Sightseeing tour $580 pp
  • Private Half-Day Athens Sightseeing tour $425 pp

8-day package, June 9 - 16
Starting at $2,229 pp

*Transfers are additional.

Click Here for additional information.

 

2-Night package, June 24 - 26
Starting at $399 pp

*Transfer are included.

Call 352-527-8473 to book.

Book your own air and arrive on 6/17/23.
Book Celebrity Cruise Line Transfers

If you book your own flights, flights must arrive at the Athens airport no later than 12:30 p.m. on 6/17/23 and leave no earlier than 11:00 a.m. on 6/24/23.  Round-trip transfers can be purchased for $79.90 pp.

NOTE:  You CANNOT book your own air & hotel (to arrive on 6/16/23) and still purchase Celebrity Cruise Line transfers.  If you do everything on your own, you’ll have to find your own transportation to the pier. 

AIRPORT:
Athens Elefterios Venizelos International Airport
  
28 miles to pier, approximate driving time 1 hour.

Drive to the Pier

PORT: Athens (Piraeus), Greece

PIER TERMINAL:  
Cruise Passenger Terminal
Akti Xaveriou Piraeus

SHORE EXCURSIONS
Shore excursions are available to be booked. You can go to Celebrity Cruise Line's website and click "Manage Trip". Excursions can be reserved online up to 4 days before your sail date. Crafting classes will take place between 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. on days 2 - 6. Please plan your excursions accordingly.

What should you do in port? Check-out this video by Celebrity about your ports of call.

Save on Excursions
Book shore excursions for less on Dream Vacations' website! Go to http://www.DreamVacations.com/cthomas Click "Tours/Excursions" at the very top of the page. Be sure to book them at least 15 days prior to sailing to avoid an expedite fee! For a direct link, Click Here.

Book a tour with Viator.com. They have a massive list of excursions. It will be your responsibility to check the departure and arrival times and make sure they fit within the time your ship is in port. We recommend a tour start time of at least 1 hour AFTER arrival. Tours should return to the ship at least 1 hour before your ship is schedule to leave. For a direct link, Click Here.

Coming into town early or staying a few extra days? Click Here for some tour options.

class schedule
The schedule is subject to change. All classes/crops will take place on Plaza Deck, Deck 3, aft, center of the ship, in the Conference Center. From the aft elevators, you'll need to walk down a short hallway in between the Tuscan Grill & a row of staterooms.

Saturday, June 17

  • 5:30 p.m. - Meet & Greet in the Conference Room & Group Photo

Sunday, June 18

  • 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Class

Monday, June 19

  • 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Class

Tuesday, June 20 - No Classes today

Wednesday, June 21

  • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class

Thursday, June 22 - No Classes today

Friday, June 23

  • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class

Crop room will be open 24/7. Table space will be on a first come, first served basis. Crafting supplies cannot be left in the crop space as the room will need to be reset for classes each day.

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travel insurance
If you have not already purchased travel insurance, we recommend that you do. Insurance covers you in case you had to cancel due to a medical reason or death in the family. It also covers your baggage, emergency evacuation and more.

You can find a document of coverage by clicking here.

What you'll need...

...Personal Packing List

  • Proof of Citizenship
    • *REQUIRED* Passport (valid at least 6 months after you return) & a drivers license
  • e-Docs & Boarding Pass (printed or on the Celebrity App), luggage tags, Transfer/Hotel Vouchers
  • Shore Excursion Tickets (if you booked your excursions through Dream Vacations/Shore Excursions Group)
  • Casual clothes for during the day
  • 2 "Evening Chic" nights, 5 Smart Casual outfits for dinner
  • A light jacket in case the crop room is chilly
  • Work-out clothes
  • Bathing suit, cover up & sunscreen
  • Camera & extra batteries
  • Pajamas
  • Toiletries (hair-dryer, soap and shampoo are provided)
  • Tennis shoes & flip-flops
  • Lighted alarm clock (or you can use the Wake-up call system)

...Crafters Packing List

For the Open Cropping times, please bring your own paper/photos/accessories/tools that you'll need to complete your own cards/pages.  Please also bring your own supply of wet-wipes to clean your hands and your workspace. 

**Be sure to pack all sharp objects in your CHECKED Luggage, all together in a plastic bag**

The following supplies are suggested for your classes.
Subject to change.

  • Tons of your favorite adhesives - various types - wet & dry
  • Pop-Dots, Glue Dots
  • Scissors (blades must be less than 4 inches long)
  • 12" Personal Trimmer
  • Inks
  • Corner Rounder
  • Stapler
  • Scoreboard & Bone Folder
  • Pen / Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Anything that is your favorite "go-to"
  • Wet-wipes to clean your hands and table
  • Optional: Battery powered crafting light

There will be a store on-board selling a variety of crafting products.

don't forget to download and create your cruise & Crop passport before you go. Go here for more information.