Getting ashore
Kavala 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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Kavala Cruise Port
Kavala is a solid port day with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic mostly from March, April, and September.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~10h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Kavala
How much time will you have?
About 9h 30m is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 10h in Kavala, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Kavala get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 2% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,150 passengers
- Busy day: 3,000+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 2% of days
Check your date
October 2026
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Where Kavala fits into a cruise
Kavala is most commonly visited on Greek Isles itineraries, often alongside Istanbul and Kusadasi .
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When to cruise to Kavala
Cruise ships visit during 9 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from March, April, and September.
Most cruise traffic clusters from March, April, and September, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Kavala typically carry around 1,218 guests, with Costa Pacifica, Celebrity Infinity, and Star Legend calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Costa Pacifica 10 calls
- 2 Celebrity Infinity 9 calls
- 3 Star Legend 6 calls
- 4 Oceania Sirena 2 calls
- 5 Oceania Nautica 1 call
- 6 Sea Cloud II 1 call
Next port calls
Mar 26 Celebrity Infinity
Apr 6 Celebrity Infinity
Apr 8 Oceania Sirena
Apr 16 Celebrity Infinity
Apr 19 Costa Pacifica