Getting ashore
Santorini 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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Santorini Cruise Port
Santorini is a long port day with frequent tendering and substantial cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in May through October.
Usually tenders
Often busy
~12h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Santorini
How much time will you have?
About 12h is typical
Most cruises spend 10h to 14h in Santorini, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Santorini get?
Expect other ships to be in port.
Multiple ships overlap very often (52% of days), with around 4,147 cruise passengers on a typical day.
- Typical day: ~4,150 passengers
- Busy day: 10,850+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 52% of days
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Where Santorini fits into a cruise
Santorini is most commonly visited on Greek Isles itineraries, often alongside Piraeus (Athens) and Rhodes .
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When to cruise to Santorini
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from May through October.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from May through October.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Santorini typically carry around 2,024 guests, with Costa Pacifica, Sun Princess, and MSC Orchestra calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Costa Pacifica 56 calls
- 2 Sun Princess 51 calls
- 3 MSC Orchestra 44 calls
- 4 Enchanted Princess 42 calls
- 5 MSC Divina 30 calls
- 6 Odyssey of the Seas 25 calls
Next port calls
Nov 6 Silver Spirit
Nov 13 Enchanted Princess
Nov 17 Viking Vela
Nov 18 Explora II
Nov 27 Viking Vela
Cruises that visit Santorini
Explora II
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Livorno → Santorini → Piraeus (Athens)
Mar 5, 2027 · 20 nights
Visits Santorini on day 20
$12,350 suite · $618/night
22% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Nova
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Salerno → Mykonos → Piraeus (Athens)
Apr 16, 2027 · 9 nights
Visits Santorini on day 6
$7,800 suite · $867/night
40% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Dubrovnik → Kotor → Piran → Fusina (Venice)
May 15, 2027 · 29 nights
Visits Santorini on day 21
$36,848 suite · $1,271/night
40% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Piraeus (Athens) → Monemvasia → Santorini → Piraeus (Athens)
May 22, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Santorini on day 14
$18,198 suite · $1,300/night
42% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Nova
Piraeus (Athens) → Santorini → Pátmos → Piraeus (Athens)
May 22, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Santorini on day 2
$6,900 suite · $986/night
39% below typical · 3-month low
Seabourn Ovation
Piraeus (Athens) → Monemvasia → Piran → Fusina (Venice)
May 22, 2027 · 22 nights
Visits Santorini on day 14
$26,498 suite · $1,204/night
42% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Santorini
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Santorini, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Western Mediterranean · Greek Isles
Livorno → Cannes → Ajaccio, Corsica + 12 more
From Civitavecchia (Rome) · 9 nights · Next Mar 5
From $12,350 suite · $618/night
Best departure: 22% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Greek Isles · Western Mediterranean
Salerno → Giardini Naxos → Valletta + 4 more
From Civitavecchia (Rome) · 9 nights · Next Apr 16
From $7,800 suite · $867/night
Best departure: 40% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Greek Isles · Adriatic Sea
Kotor → Brindisi → Corfu + 20 more
From Dubrovnik · 29 nights · Next May 15
From $36,848 suite · $1,271/night
Best departure: 40% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Greek Isles · Adriatic Sea
Piraeus → Monemvasia → Agios Nikolaos + 16 more
From Piraeus (Athens) · 22 nights · Next May 22
From $26,498 suite · $1,204/night
Best departure: 42% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Greek Isles
Santorini → Nafplio → Bodrum + 2 more
From Piraeus (Athens) · 7 nights · Next May 22
From $4,200 suite · $600/night
Best departure: 58% below typical
3 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Greek Isles · Eastern Mediterranean
Monemvasia → Heraklion → Mykonos + 8 more
From Piraeus (Athens) · 14 nights · Next May 22
From $18,198 suite · $1,300/night
Best departure: 42% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Santorini
Which cruise itineraries usually include Santorini?
Cruises that call at Santorini often follow itineraries such as Western Mediterranean Circuit via Livorno, Cannes & Mahón, Menorca, Greek Isles One-Way via Salerno, Giardini Naxos & Valletta, and Greek Isles One-Way via Kotor, Brindisi & Corfu.
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