Getting ashore
Katakolon is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Katakolon, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Katakolon Cruise Port
Katakolon is a solid port day with some dockside arrivals and moderate cruise traffic throughout the year.
Often docks
Moderate traffic
~8h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Katakolon
How much time will you have?
About 8h is typical
Most cruises spend 7h to 9h in Katakolon, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Katakolon get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 26% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~3,300 passengers
- Busy day: 13,100+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 26% of days
Check your date
October 2026
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Where Katakolon fits into a cruise
Katakolon is most commonly visited on Greek Isles itineraries, often alongside Piraeus (Athens) and Corfu (Kérkira) .
Commonly arrives from
Katakolon
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When to cruise to Katakolon
Cruises visit year-round.
Cruise visits are concentrated in a few busier months, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Katakolon typically carry around 2,026 guests, with Enchanted Princess, MSC Orchestra, and Viking Neptune calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Enchanted Princess 57 calls
- 2 MSC Orchestra 52 calls
- 3 Viking Neptune 31 calls
- 4 Norwegian Gem 22 calls
- 5 MSC Splendida 20 calls
- 6 Viking Jupiter 19 calls
Next port calls
Nov 1 MSC Fantasia
Nov 3 Seven Seas Grandeur · Viking Mira · Enchanted Princess
Nov 4 Celebrity Equinox
Nov 6 MSC Lirica
Nov 10 MSC Fantasia