Greece Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
110 ships from 28 cruise lines
Greece cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 1,202 upcoming sailings on 110 ships from 28 cruise lines visiting Greece, calling at 57 places. Cruises can start in Piraeus and Lavrion and end in Piraeus and Lavrion. Of 1,202 upcoming sailings, 445 start in Greece and 429 end there. More Mediterranean cruises.
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Compare Greece cruise lines
See every Greece cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Greece
Greece is a maritime country; its history, economy, and identity are bound to the sea. For the Waterways Cruise reader, it offers ancient sites, island light, and welcoming harbor towns. This package covers the principal cruise ports from Piraeus to Santorini, practical realities like tendering and heat, and a clear-eyed view of trade-offs: crowded summers, tender bottlenecks, and the difference between seeing a place and being herded through it.
Typical routes
- Aegean and Northern Greece (Cyclades, Dodecanese, Crete, Thermaic/Pagasetic Gulfs)
- Ionian, Saronic & Peloponnese (western and southern mainland/islands)
Ports overview
Greece is not a river-cruise destination; its cruise network is maritime, organized around the Aegean islands, the Saronic Gulf, and the Ionian/Peloponnese coast. Most port calls are 8am–6pm, and Santorini, Mykonos, Hydra, and Patmos are tender ports.
Cruise season
April–October; May, June, and September are best. July–August can be hot and crowded, and meltemi winds can affect tender schedules. Some small-ship lines sail in March and November.
Find your Greece sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Greece, earliest departure first.
12 Days Piraeus-Athens, Greece Round Trip
Starts and ends in Greece. Also visits Turkey
Silver Nova
12 Days One-Way from Venice to Piraeus-Athens
Ends in Greece. Also visits Italy, Croatia, Montenegro
Star Clipper
15 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Piraeus-Athens
Ends in Greece. Also visits Italy, Croatia, Montenegro
Viking Jupiter
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8 Days One-Way from Piraeus-Athens to Civitavecchia-Rome
Starts in Greece. Also visits Crete Greece, Italy
Ritz-Carlton Ilma
11 Days One-Way from Venice to Piraeus-Athens
Ends in Greece. Also visits Italy, Croatia, Montenegro
SeaDream II
22 Days One-Way from Trieste to Barcelona
Visits Greece. Also visits Italy, Croatia, Montenegro
Oceania Allura
15 Days Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy Round Trip
Visits Greece. Also visits Italy, Malta, Montenegro
Queen Elizabeth
8 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Piraeus-Athens
Ends in Greece. Also visits Spain, Malta
Celebrity Xcel
8 Days Piraeus-Athens, Greece Round Trip
Starts and ends in Greece. Also visits Turkey
Emerald Raiya
15 Days One-Way from Civitavecchia-Rome to Piraeus-Athens
Ends in Greece. Also visits Italy, France, Gibraltar
ms Oosterdam
22 Days Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy Round Trip
Visits Greece. Also visits Italy, France, Gibraltar
ms Oosterdam
15 Days One-Way from Istanbul to Piraeus-Athens
Ends in Greece. Also visits Turkey, Crete Greece
Star Flyer
Where Greece cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (2)
Lavrion (14) (cruises from) · Piraeus (1,027) (cruises from)
Ships by type: 108 ocean 1 river 4 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Greece cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Greece cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Greece cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Greece?
57 Greece places are visited by 110 ships from 28 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Greece cruise?
April–October; May, June, and September are best. July–August can be hot and crowded, and meltemi winds can affect tender schedules. Some small-ship lines sail in March and November.
Sources and further reading
Background on Greece draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Greece - The World Factbook
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: Greece
- Greek National Tourism Organisation: Visit Greece
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Greece - Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List
- Piraeus Port Authority S.A.: Cruise
- Hellenic Statistical Authority: Greece in Figures
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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