Getting ashore
Nafplio 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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Nafplio Cruise Port
Nafplio is a long port day with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in May and October.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~10h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Nafplio
How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 10h in Nafplio, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Nafplio get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 7% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~850 passengers
- Busy day: 3,700+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 7% of days
Check your date
October 2026
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Where Nafplio fits into a cruise
Nafplio is most commonly visited on Greek Isles itineraries, often alongside Piraeus (Athens) and Monemvasia .
Commonly arrives from
Nafplio
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When to cruise to Nafplio
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from May and October.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from May and October.
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Visits
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49
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6
Who sails here?
Ships visiting Nafplio typically carry around 532 guests, with Wind Surf, Seabourn Ovation, and Costa Pacifica calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Wind Surf 23 calls
- 2 Seabourn Ovation 18 calls
- 3 Costa Pacifica 10 calls
- 4 Explora II 10 calls
- 5 Silver Nova 8 calls
- 6 Azamara Onward 3 calls
Next port calls
Nov 8 Silver Spirit · Explora II
Nov 9 Le Champlain
Nov 18 Explora II
Nov 19 Viking Vela
Nov 29 Viking Vela