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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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Corfu / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Split / Croatia

MSC Seaview

Everything / Italy

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Trieste / Italy

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

Liner: MSC Seaview MSC Cruises

Wed 11 Oct 2028 - Fri 20 Oct 2028

9 nights

From 1 209€ per 1 person in DBL

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Valletta / Malta

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Amalfi / Italy

Catania / Italy

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Norwegian Viva

Istanbul / Turkey

EUROPE - GREEK ISLES & EASTERN MED

Liner: Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Lines

Wed 11 Oct 2028 - Fri 20 Oct 2028

9 nights

From 2 015€ per 1 person in DBL

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Split / Croatia

Trieste / Italy

MSC Yacht Club Seaview

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Cruise itinerary

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Corfu / Greece

Everything / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

Everything / Italy

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

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Seaview MSC Yacht Club

Wed 11 Oct 2028 - Fri 20 Oct 2028

9 nights

From 2 649€ per 1 person in DBL

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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Kotor / Montenegro

Dill / Slovenia

Rovinj / Croatia

Azamara Journey

Split / Croatia

Katakolo / Greece

Argostoli, Kefalonia (Ionian Islands) / Greece

Chania (Souda), Crete / Greece

Venice / Italy

Corfu / Greece

10 nights, from Venice

Liner: Azamara Journey Azamara Cruises

Wed 11 Oct 2028 - Sat 21 Oct 2028

10 nights

From 3 321€ per 1 person in DBL

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Volos / Greece

Katakolo / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Kepez (Canakkale) / Turkey

Venice / Italy

Rhodes / Greece

Thessaloniki / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Agios Nikolaos / Greece

Chania (Souda), Crete / Greece

Dill / Slovenia

Mykonos / Greece

Corfu / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Mykonos / Greece

Azamara Journey

Kavala / Greece

Kotor / Montenegro

Split / Croatia

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Monemvasia / Greece

Argostoli, Kefalonia (Ionian Islands) / Greece

Rovinj / Croatia

24 nights, from Venice

Liner: Azamara Journey Azamara Cruises

Wed 11 Oct 2028 - Sat 04 Nov 2028

24 nights

From 8 206€ per 1 person in DBL

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Naples / Italy

MSC Divina

Naples / Italy

Santorini, Cyclades / Greece

Mykonos / Greece

Marmaris / Turkey

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

7 nights Naples, Civitavecchia, Mykonos, Marmaris, Santorini, Naples

Liner: MSC Divina MSC Cruises

Thu 12 Oct 2028 - Thu 19 Oct 2028

7 nights

From 909€ per 1 person in DBL

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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Everything / Italy

MSC Seaview

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Trieste / Italy

Split / Croatia

Istanbul / Turkey

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Corfu / Greece

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

Liner: MSC Seaview MSC Cruises

Thu 12 Oct 2028 - Sat 21 Oct 2028

9 nights