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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Trieste / Italy

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

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Fri 24 Mar 2028 - Sun 02 Apr 2028

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

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Sat 25 Mar 2028 - Sat 01 Apr 2028

7 nights

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Sat 25 Mar 2028 - Sat 06 May 2028

42 nights

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Mon 27 Mar 2028 - Tue 04 Apr 2028

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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

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Istanbul / Turkey

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Split / Croatia

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

Liner: MSC Seaview MSC Cruises

Mon 27 Mar 2028 - Wed 05 Apr 2028

9 nights

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Istanbul / Turkey

Everything / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Split / Croatia

Corfu / Greece

MSC Yacht Club Seaview

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Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Everything / Italy

Trieste / Italy

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Seaview MSC Yacht Club

Mon 27 Mar 2028 - Wed 05 Apr 2028

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