Getting ashore
Argostoli (Cephalonia) is usually a tender stop.
Build in extra time at both ends of the day, especially if you are planning an independent tour or want to be first ashore.
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Argostoli (Cephalonia) Cruise Port
Argostoli (Cephalonia) is a solid port day with frequent tendering and moderate cruise traffic mostly from June through August.
Usually tenders
Moderate traffic
~9h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Argostoli (Cephalonia)
How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h to 10h in Argostoli (Cephalonia), which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Argostoli (Cephalonia) get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 20% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~4,500 passengers
- Busy day: 11,900+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 20% of days
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October 2026
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Where Argostoli (Cephalonia) fits into a cruise
Argostoli (Cephalonia) is most commonly visited on Greek Isles itineraries, often alongside Katakolon and Corfu (Kérkira) .
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When to cruise to Argostoli (Cephalonia)
Cruise ships visit during 10 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from June through August.
Most cruise traffic clusters from June through August, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Argostoli (Cephalonia) typically carry around 2,106 guests, with MSC Orchestra, Costa Deliziosa, and Costa Serena calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 MSC Orchestra 52 calls
- 2 Costa Deliziosa 39 calls
- 3 Costa Serena 32 calls
- 4 Queen Elizabeth 26 calls
- 5 Oosterdam 19 calls
- 6 Seven Seas Prestige 10 calls
Next port calls
Nov 13 Explora II
Apr 20 Costa Deliziosa
Apr 22 Oceania Marina
Apr 29 MSC Orchestra
May 4 Costa Deliziosa