How many Greek cruises are listed on Cruise Center?

Cruise Center lists 2,247 cruises calling at Greece or departing from Greek ports. Prices start from €452 for 7 nights on Norwegian Pearl. All itineraries refresh in real time through a direct API integration with MSC, Costa, NCL, Royal Caribbean, Celestyal and other lines.

When is the best time to cruise the Greek islands?

The optimal season is May–June and September–October: air temperatures 21–28 °C, warm sea, average prices and minimal tourist crowds. In July and August Santorini and Mykonos receive 3–4 ships per day and the funicular queue in Fira can reach 2 hours. Winter (November–March) is low season with few cruises available.

Which Greek islands are worth visiting on a cruise?

The classic set for a first cruise: Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Corfu and Heraklion (Crete). For authentic Greece away from the crowds — Patmos, Paros, Hydra, Symi, Delos, Monemvasia, Nafplio and Kythira. These islands are accessible only to small ships and yachts run by Celestyal, Variety, Silversea, Seabourn and Windstar.

Can a cruise visit only the Greek islands without other countries?

Yes, but this is a niche format. Pure Greek cruises are offered by Celestyal Cruises on 4–7 night itineraries out of Piraeus and Variety Cruises on 7–14 night yachting routes. Most mass-market cruises by MSC, Costa, NCL and Royal Caribbean call at Greece as part of a wider Mediterranean itinerary alongside Italy, Croatia or Turkey.

How much does a 7-night Greek cruise cost?

The starting price for a 7-night cruise calling at Greece is €452 per person, double occupancy, inside cabin (Norwegian Pearl). The mass-market average is €600–€1,000. A balcony cabin typically adds €200–€400. MSC Yacht Club premium runs from €3,549 for 9 nights.

Which ports do Greek cruises depart from?

The main departure ports for cruises calling at Greece are Venice, Civitavecchia (Rome), Bari, Trieste and Barcelona. For dedicated all-Greece itineraries the key departure ports are Piraeus (Athens) and Lavrio in Greece itself, plus Istanbul in Turkey. Many routes are offered as round-trips returning to the same departure port.

Do I need a visa for a Greek cruise?

Ukrainian nationals need a Schengen C visa (Greece is part of Schengen and the EU). EU nationals including Polish travellers do not need a visa. Israeli nationals receive 90-day visa-free entry. For itineraries calling at Turkey (Istanbul, Kuşadası), Ukrainian and Polish nationals get 90-day visa-free entry, and Israeli nationals also enter visa-free.

Which cruise line is best for a first Greek cruise?

For a first cruise covering the headline islands (Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes), the mass-market lines work best: MSC Cruises, Costa Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Lines. For a deeper immersion calling at smaller islands, look at Celestyal Cruises (the Greek specialist) or the niche luxury lines Variety, Silversea or Seabourn.

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MSC Orchestra

7 nights Italy,Greece,Turkiye

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Sat 18 Dec 2027 - Sat 25 Dec 2027

7 nights

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Liner: AURELIA Oceania Cruises

Sat 18 Dec 2027 - Tue 28 Dec 2027

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Liner: AURELIA Oceania Cruises

Sat 18 Dec 2027 - Tue 04 Jan 2028

17 nights

From 7 726€ per 1 person in DBL

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Everything / Italy

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Corfu / Greece

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MSC Orchestra

7 nights Greece,Turkiye,Italy

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Mon 20 Dec 2027 - Mon 27 Dec 2027

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MSC Armonia

13 nights Genoa,Civitavecchia,Katakolon,Heraklion,Rhodes,Limassol,Port Said,Alexandria,Valletta,Genoa

Liner: MSC Armonia MSC Cruises

Tue 21 Dec 2027 - Mon 03 Jan 2028

13 nights

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Istanbul / Turkey

Corfu / Greece

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Everything / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

7 nights Turkiye,Greece,Italy

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Wed 22 Dec 2027 - Wed 29 Dec 2027

7 nights

From 1 019€ per 1 person in DBL

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Limassol / Cyprus

Valletta / Malta

Rhodes / Greece

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Heraklion / Greece

Alexandria / Egypt

Port Said / Egypt

Katakolo / Greece

MSC Armonia

Genoa / Italy

13 nights Civitavecchia, Katakolon, Heraklion, Rhodes, Limassol, Port Said, Alexandria, Valletta, Genoa, Civitavecchia

Liner: MSC Armonia MSC Cruises

Wed 22 Dec 2027 - Tue 04 Jan 2028

13 nights

From 2 239€ per 1 person in DBL