Heraklion, Crete, Greece

We were the first off the ship today, docking at 10:00 AM. I had booked a walking tour for 11:00 AM, which required taking a shuttle out of the port and then another shuttle into the town center.

The first shuttle went smoothly, but we ended up waiting at least 30 minutes for the second one. I checked the walking distance to the town—it was only 25 minutes—so we decided to walk instead. It wasn’t the easiest walk, especially as we got closer to the city center, but it was definitely quicker than waiting.

We met our tour guide, who mentioned there would be lots of stairs on the tour—not ideal for us. So we changed plans and headed to the Archaeological Museum instead—and what a great decision that was. It is truly one of the best archaeological museums we’ve ever visited, filled with fascinating exhibits and treasures.

After the museum, we walked back to the port shuttle and enjoyed a lazy afternoon on board. In the evening, we attended a three-hour dinner at Prevee with the ship’s general manager and a few other passengers from around the world. A perfect way to cap off a calm, culture-filled day.Read more