The 2010 Music Cruise will be aboard the Msy Wind Spirit. Enjoy the chance to travel as fellow passengers with world-class guest soloists and of course the orchestra itself. Experience their art at first hand through a varied programme of informal rehearsals, lectures and private concerts and recitals both on board and at intimate locations in each of the picturesque ports of call.


Proposed Itinerary and Ports of call (subject to reconfirmation)

Sat 23 Oct  Embarkation in Athens

Sun 24 Oct  Day at Sea

Mon 25 Oct  Zakynthos (Zante)

Tue 26 Oct  Day at Sea

Wed 27 Oct  Messina (Sicily)

Thu 28 Oct  Sorrento

Fri 29 Oct  Ischia

Sat 30 Oct  Disembarkation in Civitavecchia (for Rome)



Guest Artists to include:


Joshua Bell violin

Steven Isserlis cello

Sergej Krylov violin

Sergei Nakariakov trumpet

Igor Levit piano

Claire Jones harp Official Harpist to HRH The Prince of Wales

Stephen Johnson musicologist



We are thrilled to announce such a world-class line up of soloists. Joshua Bell and Steven Isserlis need no introduction to music lovers and are at the peak of their considerable international careers. Less well known is that they are good friends who enjoy the extra stimulus and frisson of making music together! Add two Russian virtuosi, Sergej Krylov returning to the ECO Cruise by popular demand and astounding trumpeter Sergei Nakariakov, the “by appointment” harp virtuoso Claire Jones, plus the return of Igor Levit and Stephen Johnson who were so much lauded on the 2009 Cruise, and it is clear that the recitals and concerts are going to be very special indeed.



Msy Wind Spirit

A world behind your stateroom door. The ship features 24-hour room service, luxurious bathrooms and queen-size beds, easily convertible into twin beds. Each of the 74 staterooms aboard the Msy Wind Spirit are alike and face the sea.

All meals are included, from freshly-baked muffins and coffee for breakfast, to a lunch of seafood and salads. In the evening enjoy dinner in the elegant restaurant, and toast the day's discoveries with the finest wines and champagnes. After dinner, cognac and whiskeys are served on the open pool deck. Windstar Cruises also offer a series of healthy Sail Light menus and fresh vegetarian meals, for those who prefer a lighter option.