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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Istanbul / Turkey

MSC Splendida

Everything / Italy

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Trieste / Italy

Split / Croatia

Trieste / Italy

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Corfu / Greece

9 nights Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey

Liner: MSC Splendida MSC Cruises

Sat 04 Sep 2027 - Mon 13 Sep 2027

9 nights

From 1 419€ per 1 person in DBL

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Split / Croatia

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Everything / Italy

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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

MSC Splendida

9 nights Greece, Turkey, Italy, Croatia

Liner: MSC Splendida MSC Cruises

Tue 07 Sep 2027 - Thu 16 Sep 2027

9 nights

From 1 419€ per 1 person in DBL

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Istanbul / Turkey

Corfu / Greece

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Everything / Italy

MSC Orchestra

Everything / Italy

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

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Sat 25 Dec 2027 - Sat 01 Jan 2028

7 nights

From 1 419€ per 1 person in DBL

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Corfu / Greece

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Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

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Everything / Italy

MSC Orchestra

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

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Mon 27 Dec 2027 - Mon 03 Jan 2028

7 nights

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Istanbul / Turkey

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Corfu / Greece

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

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

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Wed 29 Dec 2027 - Wed 05 Jan 2028

7 nights

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Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Naples / Italy

MSC Divina

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Mykonos / Greece

Marmaris / Turkey

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

7 nights Civitavecchia, Mykonos, Marmaris, Naples, Civitavecchia

Liner: MSC Divina MSC Cruises

Fri 21 Aug - Fri 28 Aug

7 nights

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Katakolo / Greece

Corfu / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

MSC Fantasia

Istanbul / Turkey

Trieste / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

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Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

9 nights Piraeus, Kusadasi, Istanbul, Corfu, Bari, Trieste, Katakolon, Piraeus

Liner: MSC Fantasia MSC Cruises

Fri 18 Sep - Sun 27 Sep

9 nights

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Villefranche-sur-Mer / France

Spice / Italy

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Barcelona / Spain

Celebrity Infinity

Split / Croatia

Sicily Palermo / Italy

Naples / Italy

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Kotor / Montenegro

12 nights, from Athens

Liner: Celebrity Infinity Celebrity Cruises

Mon 02 Nov - Sat 14 Nov

12 nights

From 1 402€ per 1 person in DBL

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Limassol / Cyprus

Split / Croatia

MSC Lirica

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Katakolo / Greece

Rhodes / Greece

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Heraklion / Greece

11 nights Split, Venice-Marghera, Katakolon, Heraklion, Rhodes, Limassol, Port Said, Alexandria, Split

Liner: MSC Lirica MSC Cruises

Sun 27 Dec - Thu 07 Jan 2027

11 nights

From 1 399€ per 1 person in DBL

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Heraklion / Greece

Everything / Italy

Limassol / Cyprus

Venice / Italy

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Venice / Italy

Katakolo / Greece

MSC Lirica

Alexandria / Egypt

Port Said / Egypt

12 nights Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Croatia

Liner: MSC Lirica MSC Cruises

Mon 28 Dec - Sat 09 Jan 2027

12 nights

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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

MSC Splendida

Corfu / Greece

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Everything / Italy

Trieste / Italy

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

Split / Croatia

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Trieste / Italy