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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Marmaris / Turkey

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Rhodes / Greece

Azamara Journey

Agios Nikolaos / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Patmos / Greece

7 nights, from Athens

Liner: Azamara Journey Azamara Cruises

Sat 06 May 2028 - Sat 13 May 2028

7 nights

From 2 193€ per 1 person in DBL

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Istanbul / Turkey

Valletta / Malta

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Catania / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Norwegian Viva

Amalfi / Italy

EUROPE - GREEK ISLES & EASTERN MED

Liner: Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Lines

Wed 21 Jun 2028 - Fri 30 Jun 2028

9 nights

From 2 195€ per 1 person in DBL

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Mykonos / Greece

Kotor / Montenegro

Split / Croatia

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Ravenna / Italy

Celebrity Eclipse

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Chania (Souda), Crete / Greece

Rhodes / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

11 nights, from Athens

Liner: Celebrity Eclipse Celebrity Cruises

Mon 20 Sep 2027 - Fri 01 Oct 2027

11 nights

From 2 209€ per 1 person in DBL

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Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Norwegian Viva

Venice / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Rhodes / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Dubrovnik / Croatia

EUROPE - GREEK ISLES & EASTERN MED

Liner: Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Lines

Fri 02 Jun 2028 - Mon 12 Jun 2028

10 nights

From 2 215€ per 1 person in DBL

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Everything / Italy

Cruise itinerary

Argostoli, Kefalonia (Ionian Islands) / Greece

Kotor / Montenegro

Corfu / Greece

Zadar / Croatia

Everything / Italy

Mykonos / Greece

Split / Croatia

Costa Deliziosa

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Italy, Greece, Montenegro, Croatia PMA14A46

Liner: Costa Deliziosa Costa Cruises

Sat 17 Jul 2027 - Sat 31 Jul 2027

14 nights

From 2 219€ per 1 person in DBL

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Costa Deliziosa

Zadar / Croatia

Corfu / Greece

Argostoli, Kefalonia (Ionian Islands) / Greece

Trieste / Italy

River / Croatia

Everything / Italy

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Mykonos / Greece

Kotor / Montenegro

Italy, Greece, Montenegro PMA14A48

Liner: Costa Deliziosa Costa Cruises

Sat 18 Sep 2027 - Sat 02 Oct 2027

14 nights

From 2 219€ per 1 person in DBL

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Toulon / France

Messina, o. Sicily / Italy

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Barcelona / Spain

Kotor / Montenegro

Split / Croatia

Venice / Italy

Sirena

Salerno / Italy

Corfu / Greece

Venetian & roman revelry

Liner: Sirena Oceania Cruises

Sat 07 Aug 2027 - Mon 16 Aug 2027

9 nights

From 2 220€ per 1 person in DBL

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Venice / Italy

Zadar / Croatia

Messina, o. Sicily / Italy

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Kotor / Montenegro

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Argostoli, Kefalonia (Ionian Islands) / Greece

Insignia

Salerno / Italy

Valletta / Malta

Saranda / Albania

Seascapes & gastronomy

Liner: Insignia Oceania Cruises

Wed 06 Oct 2027 - Fri 15 Oct 2027

9 nights

From 2 220€ per 1 person in DBL

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Everything / Italy

Trieste / Italy

Mykonos / Greece

Everything / Italy

Argostoli, Kefalonia (Ionian Islands) / Greece

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Costa Deliziosa

Zakif (Zakynthos) / Greece

Split / Croatia

Corfu / Greece

Argostoli, Kefalonia (Ionian Islands) / Greece

Italy, Greece, Croatia PMA14A39

Liner: Costa Deliziosa Costa Cruises

Sat 19 Sep - Sat 03 Oct

14 nights

From 2 229€ per 1 person in DBL

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Mykonos / Greece

River / Croatia

Kotor / Montenegro

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Zadar / Croatia

Corfu / Greece

Everything / Italy

Costa Deliziosa

Everything / Italy

Argostoli, Kefalonia (Ionian Islands) / Greece

Italy, Greece, Montenegro PMA14A4C

Liner: Costa Deliziosa Costa Cruises

Sat 28 Aug 2027 - Sat 11 Sep 2027

14 nights

From 2 229€ per 1 person in DBL

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Marmaris / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Patmos / Greece

Rhodes / Greece

Azamara Journey

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Agios Nikolaos / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece