How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 10h in Souda Bay, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
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Souda Bay Cruise Port
Souda Bay is a long port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic mostly from May, June, and November.
Usually quiet
~10h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Souda Bay
How busy does Souda Bay get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,100 passengers
- Busy day: 12,250+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
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October 2026
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Where Souda Bay fits into a cruise
Souda Bay is most commonly visited on Greek Isles itineraries, often alongside Valletta and Argostoli (Cephalonia) .
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When to cruise to Souda Bay
Cruise ships visit during 11 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from May, June, and November.
Most cruise traffic clusters from May, June, and November, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Souda Bay typically carry around 2,106 guests, with Oosterdam, Silver Nova, and Costa Deliziosa calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Oosterdam 15 calls
- 2 Silver Nova 5 calls
- 3 Costa Deliziosa 4 calls
- 4 Silver Dawn 1 call
- 5 Silver Spirit 1 call
Next port calls
Cruises that visit Souda Bay
Silver Nova
Piraeus (Athens) → Santorini → Mykonos → Piraeus (Athens)
May 29, 2027 · 9 nights
Visits Souda Bay on day 3
$7,900 suite · $878/night
41% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Nova
Piraeus (Athens) → Paros → Mykonos → Piraeus (Athens)
Jul 31, 2027 · 7 nights
Visits Souda Bay on day 3
$4,500 suite · $643/night
10% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Souda Bay
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Souda Bay, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Greek Isles Loop via Santorini, Soúda & Kusadasi
From $7,900
$7,900
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Greek Isles Loop via Naoussa Parou, Soúda & Kusadasi
From $4,500
$4,500
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2 upcoming sailings
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1 ship
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Western Mediterranean Circuit: Málaga, Almería & Cagliari
From $3,159
$3,159
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Greek Isles One-Way via Valletta & Soúda
From $1,009
$1,009
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2 upcoming sailings
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1 ship
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Greek Isles One-Way: Valletta, Santorini & Kusadasi
From $2,324
$2,324
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Western Mediterranean Circuit via Portofino, Ajaccio, Corsica & Gibraltar
From $3,954
$3,954
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1 upcoming sailing
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1 ship
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Souda Bay
Which cruise itineraries usually include Souda Bay?
Common itineraries that include Souda Bay include Greek Isles Loop via Santorini, Soúda & Kusadasi, Greek Isles Loop via Naoussa Parou, Soúda & Kusadasi, and Western Mediterranean Circuit: Málaga, Almería & Cagliari.
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