Getting ashore
Limassol is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Limassol, 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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Limassol Cruise Port
Limassol is a solid port day with regular dockside arrivals and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in October through November.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
~9h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Limassol
How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 8h to 10h in Limassol, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Limassol get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 1% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,050 passengers
- Busy day: 9,400+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 1% of days
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October 2026
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Where Limassol fits into a cruise
Limassol is most commonly visited on Greek Isles itineraries, often alongside Rhodes and Piraeus (Athens) .
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When to cruise to Limassol
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from October through November.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from October through November.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Limassol typically carry around 1,984 guests, with MSC Lirica, Enchanted Princess, and Rhapsody of the Seas calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 MSC Lirica 14 calls
- 2 Enchanted Princess 8 calls
- 3 Rhapsody of the Seas 8 calls
- 4 MSC Sinfonia 5 calls
- 5 Seven Seas Navigator 4 calls
- 6 Azamara Onward 3 calls
Next port calls
Cruises that visit Limassol
Seven Seas Mariner
Istanbul → Rhodes → Alexandria → Piraeus (Athens)
Sep 30, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Limassol on day 4
$10,099 suite · $1,010/night
26% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Sun
Piraeus (Athens) → Rhodes → Abu Dhabi → Dubai
Sep 5, 2027 · 21 nights
Visits Limassol on day 3
$5,119 interior · $244/night
27% below typical · 3-month low
MSC Lirica
Marghera (Venice) → Katakolon → Split → Marghera (Venice)
Nov 15, 2026 · 11 nights
Visits Limassol on day 6
$626 interior · $57/night
31% below typical · 3-month low
MSC Lirica
Venice → Katakolon → Split → Venice
Dec 17, 2026 · 11 nights
Visits Limassol on day 6
$731 interior · $66/night
31% below typical · 3-month low
Seven Seas Mariner
Piraeus (Athens) → Chania → Alexandria → Piraeus (Athens)
Sep 20, 2027 · 20 nights
Visits Limassol on day 14
$21,499 suite · $1,075/night
37% below typical
MSC Lirica
Split → Venice → Alexandria → Split
Dec 27, 2026 · 11 nights
Visits Limassol on day 7
$1,398 interior · $127/night
18% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Limassol
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Limassol, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Eastern Mediterranean · Greek Isles
Rhodes → Limassol → Haifa + 2 more
From Istanbul · 10 nights · Next Sep 30
From $10,099 suite · $1,010/night
Best departure: 26% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Red Sea · Eastern Mediterranean
Rhodes → Limassol → Alexandria + 8 more
From Piraeus (Athens) · 21 nights · Next Sep 5
From $5,119 interior · $244/night
Best departure: 27% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Greek Isles · Eastern Mediterranean
Katakolon → Heraklion → Rhodes + 4 more
From Marghera (Venice) · 11 nights · Next Nov 4
From $603 interior · $55/night
Best departure: 31% below typical
7 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Eastern Mediterranean · Greek Isles
Chania → Santorini → Mykonos + 10 more
From Piraeus (Athens) · 20 nights · Next Sep 20
From $21,499 suite · $1,075/night
Best departure: 37% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Greek Isles · Eastern Mediterranean
Katakolon → Heraklion → Rhodes + 5 more
From Marghera (Venice) · 12 nights · Next Dec 28
From $1,401 interior · $117/night
Best departure: 16% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Eastern Mediterranean · Greek Isles
Limassol → Alexandria → Santorini
From Piraeus (Athens) · 7 nights · Next May 21
From $914 interior · $131/night
Best departure: 14% below typical
6 upcoming departures · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Limassol
Which cruise itineraries usually include Limassol?
Cruises that call at Limassol often follow itineraries such as Eastern Mediterranean Circuit via Rhodes, Limassol & Haifa, Red Sea Repositioning: Rhodes, Limassol & Alexandria, and Greek Isles Loop via Iraklion, Rhodes & Limassol.
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