Seabourn Ovation itinerary map for September 2, 2028 (14 nights)
Seabourn Ovation cruise ship

Seabourn OvationSeptember 2, 202814-Night Hidden Gems Of Greece Montenegro & Italy on Seabourn

This 14-night cruise aboard the Seabourn Ovation departs from Istanbul, Turkey on Saturday, September 2, 2028 and returns on Saturday, Sep 16th. September weather across this route averages 94°/57°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.6 out of 10, averaged across 13 ports.

Cruise Length
14
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Istanbul
Turkey
Port Stops
13
Sea Days
2

Cruise Itinerary Map - 14 Night Hidden Gems Of Greece Montenegro & Italy (Istanbul To Dubrovnik)

Seabourn Ovation · September 2, 2028

The Seabourn Ovation sails on September 2, 2028 for a 14 Night Hidden Gems Of Greece Montenegro & Italy (Istanbul To Dubrovnik). The ship will depart the port of Istanbul, Turkey at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Dubrovnik, Croatia on Sep 16th at 7:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the Seabourn Ovation will visit 12 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

14 Night Hidden Gems Of Greece Montenegro & Italy (Istanbul To Dubrovnik)

  • SEP02
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Istanbul, Turkey
    A: — - D: 5:00 PM
  • SEP03
    Cannakale (troy), Turkey
    Cannakale (troy), Turkey
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • SEP04
    Volos, Greece
    Volos, Greece
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • SEP05
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP06
    Patmos, Greece
    Patmos, Greece
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 10:00 PM
  • SEP07
    Symi, Greece
    Symi, Greece
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • SEP08
    Santorini, Greece
    Santorini, Greece
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • SEP09
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 10:00 PM
  • SEP10
    Gythion, Greece
    Gythion, Greece
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • SEP11
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP12
    Itea (delphi), Greece
    Itea (delphi), Greece
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • SEP13
    Corfu, Greece
    Corfu, Greece
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • SEP14
    Brindisi, Italy
    Brindisi, Italy
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • SEP15
    Kotor, Montenegro
    Kotor, Montenegro
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • SEP16
    Dubrovnik, Croatia
    Dubrovnik, Croatia
    A: 7:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

September 2, 2028 · 14 Night Hidden Gems Of Greece Montenegro & Italy (Istanbul To Dubrovnik)

Istanbul, Turkey — Day 1 of Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 cruise
Day 1Saturday, Sep 2

Istanbul, Turkey

Arrival:Departure: 5:00 PM

Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub.

Cannakale (troy), Turkey — Day 2 of Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 cruise
Day 2Sunday, Sep 3

Cannakale (troy), Turkey

Arrival: 8:00 AMDeparture: 5:00 PM

Çanakkale (Troy), Turkey, docks at Çanakkale Port, 2 kilometers from downtown, with taxis for 10-minute rides. The city, population 120,000, serves as a gateway to Troy, 30 minutes south, for 3000 BC ruins. Travelers visit the Trojan Horse replica. Local markets sell lokum. Excursions to Gallipoli, 45 minutes east, explore WWI memorials. Peak season April to October; taxis 20-50 TRY. Dining includes sardines at harbor cafes. Souvenirs feature ceramic horses.

Volos, Greece — Day 3 of Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 cruise
Day 3Monday, Sep 4

Volos, Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AMDeparture: 6:00 PM

Volos, Greece, offers docking at Volos Port. Travelers explore Centaurs’ Path and Archaeological Museum. Excursions visit Meteora’s monasteries. Local markets sell tsipouro. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures cliff monasteries and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Thessaly history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance monastery hikes. Volos’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient artifacts and scenic cliffs, making Volos an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s mainland coast.

Day 4 at sea — Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 itinerary
Day 4Tuesday, Sep 5

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Seabourn Ovation — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Patmos, Greece — Day 5 of Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 cruise
Day 5Wednesday, Sep 6

Patmos, Greece

Arrival: 7:00 AMDeparture: 10:00 PM

Patmos, Greece, provides docking at Skala Port. Travelers explore the Monastery of St. John and Cave of the Apocalypse, both UNESCO sites. Excursions visit Chora’s historic village. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures Byzantine architecture and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes dolmades, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like religious icons, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Patmos’ biblical history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance monastery walks. Patmos’ spiritual heritage offers a serene Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of sacred sites, scenic beauty, and island culture, making Patmos an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Dodecanese heritage.

Symi, Greece — Day 6 of Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 cruise
Day 6Thursday, Sep 7

Symi, Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AMDeparture: 6:00 PM

Symi, Greece, offers docking at Symi Port. Travelers explore Panormitis Monastery and Gialos harbor. Excursions visit Nimos Island’s beaches. Local markets sell honey thyme. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures colorful neoclassical houses and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes dolmades, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like sponge crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dodecanese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance harbor walks. Symi’s island charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic monasteries and scenic harbors, making Symi an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Dodecanese.

Santorini, Greece — Day 7 of Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 cruise
Day 7Friday, Sep 8

Santorini, Greece

Arrival: 7:00 AMDeparture: 6:00 PM

Santorini, Greece, offers docking at Fira Port with tenders to shore. Travelers explore Oia’s blue-domed churches and Thera ruins. Excursions include sailing to Nea Kameni. Local markets sell fava beans. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures caldera views and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like volcanic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance cliff walks. Santorini’s iconic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of stunning views and ancient ruins, making Santorini an engaging destination.

Piraeus (Athens), Greece — Day 8 of Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 cruise
Day 8Saturday, Sep 9

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: 7:00 AMDeparture: 10:00 PM

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration.

Gythion, Greece — Day 9 of Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 cruise
Day 9Sunday, Sep 10

Gythion, Greece

Arrival: 9:00 AMDeparture: 6:00 PM

Gythion, Greece, has docking at Gythion Port. Travelers explore the Peloponnese’s charming waterfront and ancient theater. Excursions visit Mystras’ Byzantine ruins, a UNESCO site. Local markets sell olive oil. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather. Photography captures harbor views and medieval castles. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic tiles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Spartan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Sturdy shoes enhance ruin walks. Gythion’s historic charm offers a tranquil Greek stop, blending coastal beauty with ancient heritage.

Day 10 at sea — Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 itinerary
Day 10Monday, Sep 11

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AMDeparture: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Seabourn Ovation — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Itea (delphi), Greece — Day 11 of Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 cruise
Day 11Tuesday, Sep 12

Itea (delphi), Greece

Arrival: 7:00 AMDeparture: 5:00 PM

Itea, Greece, has docking at Itea Port with excursions to Delphi. Travelers explore Delphi’s UNESCO-listed Oracle ruins. Excursions visit Arachova’s mountain village. Local markets sell olive oil. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather. Photography captures ancient temples and mountain vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic tiles, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover ancient Greek history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Sturdy shoes enhance ruin hikes. Itea’s access to Delphi offers a profound Greek stop, blending mythology with scenic beauty.

Corfu, Greece — Day 12 of Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 cruise
Day 12Wednesday, Sep 13

Corfu, Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AMDeparture: 5:00 PM

Corfu, Greece, offers docking at Corfu Port. Travelers explore Old Fortress and Achilleion Palace. Excursions include Paleokastritsa’s beaches. Local markets sell kumquat liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Venetian architecture and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes pastitsada, a Corfiot favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ionian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Corfu’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic beaches, making Corfu an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Ionian Islands.

Brindisi, Italy — Day 13 of Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 cruise
Day 13Thursday, Sep 14

Brindisi, Italy

Arrival: 8:00 AMDeparture: 6:00 PM

Brindisi, Italy, docks at Porto di Brindisi, 2 kilometers from the old town, with shuttles for 10-minute rides. The city, population 90,000, features the Roman Column marking the Appian Way’s end. Travelers visit the Swabian Castle from 1227. Local markets sell taralli biscuits. Excursions to Ostuni, 30 minutes north, explore whitewashed villages. Peak season May to September; taxis 5-10 EUR. Dining includes orecchiette at port trattorias. Souvenirs feature olive oil.

Kotor, Montenegro — Day 14 of Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 cruise
Day 14Friday, Sep 15

Kotor, Montenegro

Arrival: 8:00 AMDeparture: 6:00 PM

Kotor, Montenegro, offers docking at Kotor Port. Travelers explore Old Town walls and St. Tryphon Cathedral. Excursions include hiking Lovćen National Park. Local markets sell njeguški pršut. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval alleys and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes cicvara, a Montenegrin favorite. Souvenirs, like olive wood crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Illyrian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fortress hikes. Kotor’s historic charm offers a vibrant Montenegrin stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic bays, making Kotor an engaging destination.

Dubrovnik, Croatia — Day 15 of Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 cruise
Day 15Saturday, Sep 16

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Arrival: 7:00 AMDeparture:

Dubrovnik, Croatia, offers docking at Gruž Port. Travelers explore Old Town walls and Lokrum Island. Excursions include kayaking along Adriatic shores. Local markets sell travarica. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval ramparts and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance wall walks. Dubrovnik’s historic charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic coasts, making Dubrovnik an engaging destination for exploration.

Weather Forecast

Seabourn Ovation - September 2, 2028 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Istanbul, Turkey

September

Typical Weather

95°F

Average High

54°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.07in

Daily average

2.1 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

Explore the most popular excursion options at each port.

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
76 / 100
safer than 76% of all cruises
76
6
/ 10
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul
Travelers in Istanbul should stay vigilant against petty theft and scams, especially in crowded areas, and remain aware of their surroundings.
7
/ 10
Cannakale (troy), Turkey
Cannakale
Çanakkale is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty crime in crowded areas.
8
/ 10
Volos, Greece
Volos
Volos is a generally safe port city for travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy areas.
8
/ 10
Patmos, Greece
Patmos
Patmos, Greece, is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, though travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft during peak seasons.
9
/ 10
Symi, Greece
Symi
Symi is a safe cruise destination with low crime, but travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft during peak tourist season.
9
/ 10
Santorini, Greece
Santorini
Santorini is safe for travelers, but they should stay vigilant in crowded areas for pickpocketing and be cautious of traffic hazards.
7
/ 10
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Piraeus
Piraeus is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised at night and in crowded areas due to petty theft and potential disruptions.
8
/ 10
Gythion, Greece
Gythion
Gythion, Greece, is a safe destination for cruise travelers, but they should remain mindful of their belongings while exploring.
8
/ 10
Itea (delphi), Greece
Itea
Itea offers a safe environment with a low crime rate, allowing cruise travelers to explore confidently and visit nearby Delphi.
7
/ 10
Corfu, Greece
Corfu
Travelers to Corfu should remain vigilant in crowded areas to prevent pickpocketing and scams while enjoying the island's attractions.
7
/ 10
Brindisi, Italy
Brindisi
Brindisi is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised in less populated areas due to potential petty theft and pickpocketing.
8
/ 10
Kotor, Montenegro
Kotor
Kotor is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas and secure their belongings.
8
/ 10
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik has a low crime rate and visible police presence, but travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas.

Cruise Ship

Seabourn Ovation

⚓ Tonnage

40,350

vs avg 35,550

🛠️ Year Built

2,018

vs avg 2,013

📏 Length (ft)

vs avg —

👥 Passenger Count

650

vs avg 528

The Seabourn Ovation has a construction date of 2018 and a total size of 40,350 gross tons. The ship measures — feet in length. Seabourn Ovation is included in Seabourn’s Encore class. At full capacity, the Seabourn Ovation holds 650 passengers. That includes 650 cruise vacationers and — staff members. The Seabourn Ovation total number of staterooms is 0.

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Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 FAQ

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What's the weather like on the Seabourn Ovation September 2, 2028 route?

Across the ports visited on this 14-night route, September averages 94°F highs and 57°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the September 2, 2028 Seabourn Ovation itinerary?

This itinerary scores 7.6 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 13 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the Seabourn Ovation sail and return on this itinerary?

The Seabourn Ovation departs Istanbul, Turkey on Saturday, September 2, 2028 at 5:00 PM and returns on Saturday, Sep 16th, 2028 at 7:00 AM. Total duration: 14 nights.

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