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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MSC Lirica

Venice / Italy

Limassol / Cyprus

Alexandria / Egypt

Port Said / Egypt

Rhodes / Greece

Venice / Italy

Heraklion / Greece

Split / Croatia

Katakolo / Greece

11 nights Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Croatia

Liner: MSC Lirica MSC Cruises

Thu 26 Nov - Mon 07 Dec

11 nights

From 909€ per 1 person in DBL

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Valletta / Malta

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Katakolo / Greece

Cartagena (Bolívar) / Colombia

Azamara Quest

Syracuse / Italy

Trapani / Italy

Malaga / Spain

8 nights, from Athens

Liner: Azamara Quest Azamara Cruises

Thu 26 Nov - Fri 04 Dec

8 nights

From 1 367€ per 1 person in DBL

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Azamara Quest

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Syracuse / Italy

Miami / USA

Valletta / Malta

Tangier / Morocco

Trapani / Italy

Malaga / Spain

San Juan / Puerto Rrico

Cartagena (Bolívar) / Colombia

Katakolo / Greece

21 nights, from Athens

Liner: Azamara Quest Azamara Cruises

Thu 26 Nov - Thu 17 Dec

21 night

From 2 522€ per 1 person in DBL

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MSC Orchestra

Istanbul / Turkey

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Corfu / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

Everything / Italy

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

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Sat 28 Nov - Sat 05 Dec

7 nights

From 559€ per 1 person in DBL

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Salerno / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Nice / France

Syracuse / Italy

Azamara Onward

Barcelona / Spain

Spice / Italy

Marseille / France

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Salerno / Italy

Bandol / France

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Katakolo / Greece

14 nights, from Barcelona

Liner: Azamara Onward Azamara Cruises

Sat 28 Nov - Sat 12 Dec

14 nights

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Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Everything / Italy

Corfu / Greece

MSC Orchestra

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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Istanbul / Turkey

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

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Mon 30 Nov - Mon 07 Dec

7 nights

From 569€ per 1 person in DBL

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Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

MSC Orchestra

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Istanbul / Turkey

Corfu / Greece

Everything / Italy

Istanbul / Turkey

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

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Wed 02 Dec - Wed 09 Dec

7 nights

From 479€ per 1 person in DBL

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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

MSC Orchestra

Everything / Italy

Corfu / Greece

Everything / Italy

Izmir (Smyrna) / Turkey

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Istanbul / Turkey

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

Liner: MSC Orchestra MSC Cruises

Sat 05 Dec - Sat 12 Dec

7 nights

From 699€ per 1 person in DBL

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Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Katakolo / Greece

Syracuse / Italy

Azamara Onward

Salerno / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Bandol / France

7 nights, from Lome

Liner: Azamara Onward Azamara Cruises

Sat 05 Dec - Sat 12 Dec

7 nights

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Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Valletta / Malta

Rome (Civitavecchia) / Italy

Bandol / France

Azamara Onward

Catania / Italy

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Alexandria / Egypt

Katakolo / Greece

Heraklion / Greece

Piraeus (Athens) / Greece

Salerno / Italy

Syracuse / Italy

Salerno / Italy

17 nights, from Lome

Liner: Azamara Onward Azamara Cruises

Sat 05 Dec - Tue 22 Dec

17 nights

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Heraklion / Greece

Split / Croatia

Alexandria / Egypt

Katakolo / Greece

Rhodes / Greece

Port Said / Egypt

MSC Lirica

Venice / Italy

Limassol / Cyprus

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Venice / Italy

11 nights Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Croatia

Liner: MSC Lirica MSC Cruises

Thu 26 Nov - Mon 07 Dec

11 nights