Explora II • Explora Journeys
7-night Greek Isles Loop via Bar & Nidhríon
Sep 7, 2026 → Sep 14, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $4,160
$594/night
Great deal
↓21% below typical
Pýlos
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Greek Isles
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Greece
Cruises visiting Pýlos
Quietest
Jun-Jul
Busiest
Jun-Jul
Upcoming
16+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jun-Jul (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 6+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Pýlos.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Pýlos
These sailings rank first because they visit Pýlos while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Explora II • Explora Journeys
7-night Greek Isles Loop via Bar & Nidhríon
Sep 28, 2026 → Oct 5, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $4,440
$634/night
Good value
↓16% below typical
Explora II • Explora Journeys
7-night Greek Isles Loop via Bar & Nidhríon
Aug 17, 2026 → Aug 24, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $3,955
$565/night
Good value
↓15% below typical
Explora II • Explora Journeys
7-night Greek Isles Loop via Mykonos & Nidhríon
Jun 15, 2026 → Jun 22, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $4,840
$691/night
Typical price
↓3% below typical
Explora II • Explora Journeys
7-night Greek Isles Loop via Bar & Nidhríon
Jul 27, 2026 → Aug 3, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $4,890
$699/night
Typical price
↓1% below typical
Le Ponant • Ponant Cruises
7-night Western Mediterranean One-Way: Reggio di Calabria & Giardini Naxos
Jun 8, 2027 → Jun 15, 2027 • Palermo → Spétsai
From $11,212
$1,602/night
Priced high
↑67% above typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Pýlos, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Pýlos that day.
Pýlos is busiest from Jun-Jul, with multiple ships per day. Jun, Jul are significantly quieter.
September 2026
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~900 passengers
$594/night
↓21% vs typical
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~900 passengers
$634/night
↓16% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Friday, September 11, 2026
1 ship visit Pýlos on this date, carrying about ~900 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~900 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $594/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Pýlos on this date.
Explora II • Explora Journeys
7-night Greek Isles Loop via Bar & Nidhríon
Sep 7, 2026 → Sep 14, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $4,160
$594/night
Great deal
↓21% below typical
Best time to visit Pýlos on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Pýlos still look attractively priced.
June
Median price/night
$691
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
July
Priciest
Median price/night
$713
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
August
Cheapest
Median price/night
$565
1 visits
Traffic
↓15% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$594
1 visits
Traffic
↓21% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$634
1 visits
Traffic
↓16% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Pýlos
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Pýlos, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Greek Isles Loop via Bar & Nidhríon (Best Balance)
Greek Isles • Next: Jul 27
From $3,955
4 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
Greek Isles Loop via Mykonos & Nidhríon (Best Balance)
Greek Isles • Next: Jun 15
From $4,840
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Greek Isles Loop via Brindisi & Nidhríon (Best Balance)
Greek Isles • Next: Jul 6
From $5,085
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Pýlos on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Pýlos depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Pýlos
See the next scheduled ship visits into Pýlos.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Explora II | Explora Journeys |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Explora II | Explora Journeys |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Explora II | Explora Journeys |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Explora II | Explora Journeys |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Explora II | Explora Journeys |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Explora II | Explora Journeys |
| Jun 13, 2027 | Le Ponant | Ponant Cruises |
| Oct 14, 2027 | Seabourn Ovation | Seabourn |
| Jul 6, 2028 | SeaDream II | SeaDream Yacht Club |
| Sep 21, 2028 | SeaDream II | SeaDream Yacht Club |
FAQ about cruises visiting Pýlos
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Pýlos.
What is the best time to visit Pýlos on a cruise?
August currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Pýlos, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Pýlos busiest for cruise traffic?
July currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Pýlos. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Pýlos?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Pýlos include Greek Isles Loop via Bar & Nidhríon (Best Balance), Greek Isles Loop via Mykonos & Nidhríon (Best Balance), and Greek Isles Loop via Brindisi & Nidhríon (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Pýlos?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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