• Aboard Athena you can visit the Far East, the United Kingdom or the Australian coast.Egret In Australia image by prints2buy from Fotolia.com
  
  Once a transatlantic ocean liner before being reconstructed into a contemporary cruise ship by Classic International Cruises, the ship Athena can take you on a short relaxing cruise along the coast of Australia or halfway across the world. Accommodating only 600 passengers on any voyage, you're sure to receive stellar service from crew and an intimate environment for your vacation.
  
  

Athena

• Named after the Greek goddess of wisdom, the cruise ship Athena offers eight decks full of cabins that cater to your comfort and budget along with restaurants and entertainment. All cabins feature satellite television, a telephone, air conditioning, a safe, mini bar, hair dryer, bath tubs and private bathrooms. You can also choose to spend your time at sea in a suite, which comes equipped with a DVD player and Jacuzzi. While aboard Athena, you may dine at the Olissipo Restaurant, the buffet and a number of lounges and bars. The ship also features a nightclub, cinema, casino, boutiques, library and card room so you'll never be bored. You can also enjoy the fitness and health center, which offers use of a sauna and massage services. If you want to spend your vacation outdoors, you can lie by the pool or go for a dip.
  
  

Summer Night Cruise

• Aboard Athena escape the heat of summer and take to the water during the six-day, five-night Summer Night Cruise. Sailing from Fremantle, Australia, take in the beautiful scenery of Western Australia's coast. Your ship will dock in the town of Esperance from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. so you can visit its white beaches, historic village and museum. After another day at sea, you'll stop in Albany at 11 a.m. to take in the beautiful cliffs as well as the history, museums, wineries and shopping. You'll have to be aboard the ship by 10 p.m. that night. After Albany, you'll spend another day at sea before returning to Fremantle.
  
  

Jewels of the Orient Cruise

• The Jewels of the Orient Cruise aboard Athena takes place over 21 days and 20 nights. You set sail from Athena's port home in Fremantle. During your first two days at sea, you'll sail past Christmas Island and Krakatau Volcano before reaching your first port of call of Kuala Lumpur. You'll have a full 10 hours to explore this city in Malaysia. The very next day you'll stop on the island of Penang, where you can visit the colonial city of Georgetown and the mystic snake temple. Next, it's off to Phuket, Thailand, known for its white beaches and shopping. Your next port of call lands you on the beautiful island Langkawi before visiting Malacca in Malayisa. Your last port of call takes you to Singapore, where you can visit the bar at the Raffles Hotel and spend the day shopping before sailing back to Fremantle.