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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Katakolo / Greece

Everything / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

Trieste / Italy

MSC Fantasia

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Corfu / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Cruise itinerary

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

Liner: MSC Fantasia MSC Cruises

Fri 30 Oct - Sun 08 Nov

9 nights

From 1 089€ per 1 person in DBL

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Chania (Souda), Crete / Greece

Barcelona / Spain

Celebrity Equinox

Peloponnese, Katakolon / Greece

Valletta / Malta

Sicily Palermo / Italy

Barcelona / Spain

Naples / Italy

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

10 nights, from Barcelona

Liner: Celebrity Equinox Celebrity Cruises

Fri 30 Oct - Mon 09 Nov

10 nights

From 1 129€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Yacht Club Fantasia

Everything / Italy

Cruise itinerary

Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Istanbul / Turkey

Trieste / Italy

Corfu / Greece

Trieste / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Katakolo / Greece

9 nights Italy, Greece, Turkey

Liner: MSC Yacht Club Fantasia MSC Yacht Club

Fri 30 Oct - Sun 08 Nov

9 nights

From 2 949€ per 1 person in DBL

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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Everything / Italy

MSC Orchestra

Cruise itinerary

2 nights Bari, Piraeus

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Sat 31 Oct - Mon 02 Nov

2 nights

From 189€ per 1 person in DBL

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Istanbul / Turkey

Cruise itinerary

MSC Orchestra

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Everything / Italy

4 nights Bari, La Spezia, Piraeus, Civitavecchia, Izmir, Istanbul

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Sat 31 Oct - Wed 04 Nov

4 nights

From 479€ per 1 person in DBL

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Valletta / Malta

Trieste / Italy

Split / Croatia

Syracuse / Italy

Trieste / Italy

Costa Deliziosa

Corfu / Greece

Everything / Italy

Italy, Greece, Malta, Croatia TRS07A0W

Liner: Costa Deliziosa Costa Cruises

Sat 31 Oct - Sat 07 Nov

7 nights

From 609€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Orchestra

Everything / Italy

Corfu / Greece

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Everything / Italy

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

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

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Sat 31 Oct - Sat 07 Nov

7 nights

From 719€ per 1 person in DBL

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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

Everything / Italy

Cruise itinerary

MSC Orchestra

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Corfu / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

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

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Mon 02 Nov - Mon 09 Nov

7 nights

From 569€ per 1 person in DBL

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Katakolo / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

Corfu / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

MSC Fantasia

Everything / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

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Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

Trieste / Italy

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

Liner: MSC Fantasia MSC Cruises

Mon 02 Nov - Wed 11 Nov

9 nights

From 959€ per 1 person in DBL

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Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Sicily Palermo / Italy

Split / Croatia

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Barcelona / Spain

Spice / Italy

Celebrity Infinity

Dubrovnik / Croatia

Naples / Italy

Villefranche-sur-Mer / France

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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Kusadasi (Ephesus) / Turkey

MSC Fantasia

Istanbul / Turkey

Trieste / Italy

Katakolo / Greece

Everything / Italy

Trieste / Italy

Corfu / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

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

Liner: MSC Fantasia MSC Cruises

Fri 30 Oct - Sun 08 Nov

9 nights