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 Lirica

Mykonos / Greece

Cruise itinerary

Venice / Italy

Ancona / Italy

Kotor / Montenegro

6 nights Venice-Marghera, Kotor, Mykonos, Mykonos, Syros, Ancona

Liner: MSC Lirica MSC Cruises

Sat 10 Apr 2027 - Fri 16 Apr 2027

6 nights

From 1 149€ per 1 person in DBL

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Trieste / Italy

Split / Croatia

Corfu / Greece

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Messina, o. Sicily / Italy

Kotor / Montenegro

Marina

Adriatic reflections

Liner: Marina Oceania Cruises

Sat 10 Apr 2027 - Sat 17 Apr 2027

7 nights

From 2 398€ per 1 person in DBL

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Sicily Palermo / Italy

Naples / Italy

Valletta / Malta

Istanbul / Turkey

Heraklion / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Savona / Italy

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Costa Pacifica

Italy, Malta, Greece, Turkey SVN09A0W

Liner: Costa Pacifica Costa Cruises

Fri 09 Apr 2027 - Sun 18 Apr 2027

9 nights

From 739€ per 1 person in DBL

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Naples / Italy

Valletta / Malta

Sicily Palermo / Italy

Savona / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Costa Pacifica

Heraklion / Greece

Cruise itinerary

Italy, Malta, Greece SVN07A9V

Liner: Costa Pacifica Costa Cruises

Fri 09 Apr 2027 - Fri 16 Apr 2027

7 nights

From 1 039€ per 1 person in DBL

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Costa Pacifica

Heraklion / Greece

Valletta / Malta

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Savona / Italy

Sicily Palermo / Italy

Naples / Italy

Volos / Greece

Nafplion / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

Italy, Malta, Greece, Turkey SVN14A4P

Liner: Costa Pacifica Costa Cruises

Fri 09 Apr 2027 - Fri 23 Apr 2027

14 nights

From 1 089€ per 1 person in DBL

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Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Cruise itinerary

Sicily Palermo / Italy

Naples / Italy

Costa Pacifica

Heraklion / Greece

Valletta / Malta

Marseille / France

Savona / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

France, Italy, Malta, Greece MRS08A0W

Liner: Costa Pacifica Costa Cruises

Thu 08 Apr 2027 - Fri 16 Apr 2027

8 nights

From 659€ per 1 person in DBL

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Marseille / France

Volos / Greece

Valletta / Malta

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Nafplion / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Savona / Italy

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Costa Pacifica

Naples / Italy

Heraklion / Greece

Sicily Palermo / Italy

France, Italy, Malta, Greece, Turkey MRS15A0T

Liner: Costa Pacifica Costa Cruises

Thu 08 Apr 2027 - Fri 23 Apr 2027

15 nights