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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Venice / Italy

Messina, o. Sicily / Italy

Norwegian Viva

Corfu / Greece

Livorno / Italy

Amalfi / Italy

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Barcelona / Spain

Nice / France

Split / Croatia

Europe - Western Mediterranean - Barcelona

Liner: Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Lines

Wed 19 Aug - Fri 28 Aug

9 nights

From 1 095€ per 1 person in DBL

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Corfu / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

MSC Fantasia

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Trieste / Italy

Everything / Italy

Katakolo / Greece

9 nights Italy,Greece,Turkiye

Liner: MSC Fantasia MSC Cruises

Wed 19 Aug - Fri 28 Aug

9 nights

From 1 709€ per 1 person in DBL

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Corfu / Greece

Trieste / Italy

Cruise itinerary

MSC Yacht Club Fantasia

Istanbul / Turkey

Katakolo / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Trieste / Italy

Everything / Italy

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

9 nights Italy, Greece, Turkey

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Fantasia MSC Yacht Club

Wed 19 Aug - Fri 28 Aug

9 nights

From 4 119€ per 1 person in DBL

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Trieste / Italy

Corfu / Greece

Trieste / Italy

MSC Yacht Club Fantasia

Katakolo / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Everything / Italy

9 nights Italy,Greece,Turkiye

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Fantasia MSC Yacht Club

Wed 19 Aug - Fri 28 Aug

9 nights

From 4 119€ per 1 person in DBL

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Mykonos / Greece

Naples / Italy

Marmaris / Turkey

Naples / Italy

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

MSC Divina

7 nights Naples, Civitavecchia, Mykonos, Marmaris, Naples

Liner: MSC Divina MSC Cruises

Thu 20 Aug - Thu 27 Aug

7 nights

From 1 759€ per 1 person in DBL

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Naples / Italy

Mykonos / Greece

Cruise itinerary

MSC Yacht Club Divina

Naples / Italy

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Marmaris / Turkey

7 nights Italy, Greece, Turkey

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Divina MSC Yacht Club

Thu 20 Aug - Thu 27 Aug

7 nights

From 2 729€ per 1 person in DBL

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Corfu / Greece

Kotor / Montenegro

Dubrovnik / Croatia

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Brindisi / Italy

MSC Armonia

Split / Croatia

Venice / Italy

7 nights Italy, Croatia, Greece, Montenegro

Liner: MSC Armonia MSC Cruises

Fri 21 Aug - Fri 28 Aug

7 nights

From 1 439€ per 1 person in DBL

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Mykonos / Greece

Naples / Italy

Marmaris / Turkey

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

MSC Divina

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

7 nights Civitavecchia, Mykonos, Marmaris, Naples, Civitavecchia

Liner: MSC Divina MSC Cruises

Fri 21 Aug - Fri 28 Aug

7 nights

From 1 919€ per 1 person in DBL

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Marmaris / Turkey

Cruise itinerary

Naples / Italy

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Mykonos / Greece

MSC Yacht Club Divina

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

7 nights Italy, Greece, Turkey

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Divina MSC Yacht Club

Fri 21 Aug - Fri 28 Aug

7 nights

From 2 499€ per 1 person in DBL

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Everything / Italy

Katakolo / Greece

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Corfu / Greece

Everything / Italy

Kefalonia / Greece

MSC Sinfonia

Cruise itinerary

7 nights Bari, Santorini, Piraeus, Katakolon, Kefalonia, Corfu, Bari

Liner: MSC Sinfonia MSC Cruises

Sat 22 Aug - Sat 29 Aug

7 nights

From 1 589€ per 1 person in DBL

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Split / Croatia

Nice / France

Amalfi / Italy

Livorno / Italy

Barcelona / Spain

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Norwegian Viva

Corfu / Greece

Messina, o. Sicily / Italy

Venice / Italy

Europe - Western Mediterranean - Barcelona

Liner: Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Lines

Wed 19 Aug - Fri 28 Aug

9 nights