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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Azamara Onward

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Sat 05 Dec - Sat 12 Dec

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Bandol / France

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Catania / Italy

17 nights, from Lome

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Sat 05 Dec - Tue 22 Dec

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Heraklion / Greece

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Venice / Italy

Split / Croatia

Katakolo / Greece

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Port Said / Egypt

10 nights Split, Venice-Marghera, Katakolon, Heraklion, Port Said, Alexandria, Split

Liner: MSC Lirica MSC Cruises

Sun 06 Dec - Wed 16 Dec

10 nights

From 579€ per 1 person in DBL

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Corfu / Greece

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Everything / Italy

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MSC Orchestra

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

7 nights Piraeus, Izmir, Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Piraeus

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Mon 07 Dec - Mon 14 Dec

7 nights

From 539€ per 1 person in DBL

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Katakolo / Greece

Venice / Italy

Split / Croatia

Alexandria / Egypt

Venice / Italy

Heraklion / Greece

Port Said / Egypt

MSC Lirica

10 nights Italy, Greece, Egypt, Croatia

Liner: MSC Lirica MSC Cruises

Mon 07 Dec - Thu 17 Dec

10 nights

From 679€ per 1 person in DBL

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Corfu / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

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MSC Orchestra

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Everything / Italy

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7 nights Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Piraeus, Izmir, Istanbul

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Wed 09 Dec - Wed 16 Dec

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Corfu / Greece

Everything / Italy

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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

7 nights Bari, Piraeus, Izmir, Istanbul, Corfu, Bari

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Sat 12 Dec - Sat 19 Dec

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From 469€ per 1 person in DBL

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Palma de Mallorca / Spain

Barcelona / Spain

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Heraklion / Greece

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Port of Mahon / Spain

Alexandria / Egypt

Valletta / Malta

Catania / Italy

Alexandria / Egypt

17 nights, from Athens

Liner: Azamara Onward Azamara Cruises

Sat 12 Dec - Tue 29 Dec

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Everything / Italy

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Corfu / Greece

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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

7 nights Piraeus, Izmir, Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Piraeus

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Mon 14 Dec - Mon 21 Dec

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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Everything / Italy

Corfu / Greece

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Istanbul / Turkey

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

7 nights Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Piraeus, Izmir, Istanbul

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Wed 16 Dec - Wed 23 Dec

7 nights

From 399€ per 1 person in DBL

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Salerno / Italy

Katakolo / Greece

Azamara Onward

Bandol / France

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Syracuse / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece