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Cruises visiting Thessaloníki

Quietest
Jul-Mar
Busiest
Aug-Sep
Upcoming
75+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: Jul-Mar (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 32+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily

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Best cruises that visit Thessaloníki

These sailings rank first because they visit Thessaloníki while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.

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Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Viva • Norwegian Cruise Line

10-night Greek Isles One-Way via Kotor, Santorini & Kusadasi

Aug 28, 2026 → Sep 7, 2026 • Ravenna → Istanbul

$720 below typical
$1,869 · $187/night · great deal · ↓28% below typical
Oceania Cruises

Oceania Sirena • Oceania Cruises

10-night Greek Isles One-Way via Mytilene, Kavála & Giardini Naxos

Jul 9, 2027 → Jul 19, 2027 • Istanbul → Civitavecchia (Rome)

Lowest in 180 days $161 below typical ↘
$2,949 · $295/night · typical price · ↓5% below typical
Silversea Cruises

Silver Nova • Silversea Cruises

11-night Greek Isles Loop via Santorini, Iraklion & Kusadasi

Oct 26, 2026 → Nov 6, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔

Lowest in 180 days $680 below typical
$11,300 · $1,027/night · typical price · ↓6% below typical
Silversea Cruises

Silver Nova • Silversea Cruises

11-night Greek Isles Loop via Náfplion & Dardanelles

Jun 16, 2027 → Jun 27, 2027 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔

$1,221 below typical
$11,900 · $1,082/night · typical price · ↓9% below typical
Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Infinity • Celebrity Cruises

10-night Greek Isles Loop via Thessaloníki, Kavála & Kusadasi

Apr 23, 2027 → May 3, 2027 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔

Lowest in 90 days $303 above typical ↘
$1,574 · $157/night · priced high · ↑24% above typical
Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Infinity • Celebrity Cruises

8-night Greek Isles Loop via Santorini, Rhodes & Kusadasi

Aug 15, 2026 → Aug 23, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔

Lowest in 30 days $141 above typical
$1,249 · $156/night · priced high · ↑13% above typical

When ships are in port

Scan for dates when ships visit Thessaloníki, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Thessaloníki that day.

Thessaloníki is busiest from Aug-Sep, with multiple ships per day. Jul, Mar are significantly quieter.

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July 2026

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Thursday, July 16, 2026

1 ship visit Thessaloníki on this date, carrying about ~2,200 passengers in total.

Day snapshot
Ships
1
Passengers
~2,200 passengers
Cruises
1
Best fare
$146/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Thessaloníki on this date.
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Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Infinity • Celebrity Cruises

7-night Greek Isles Loop via Santorini, Rhodes & Kusadasi

Jul 11, 2026 → Jul 18, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔

Great balance
$1,024 · $146/night

Best time to visit Thessaloníki 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 Thessaloníki still look attractively priced.

July
Median price/night
$205
1 visits
Traffic
Jul looks fairly balanced.
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$562
5 visits
Traffic
↑27% vs typical
2 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$461
6 visits
Traffic
↑78% vs typical
3 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$141
5 visits
Traffic
↓84% vs typical
2 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
November
Priciest
Median price/night
$687
4 visits
Traffic
↑7% vs typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
March
Cheapest
Median price/night
$125
2 visits
Traffic
Mar looks fairly balanced.
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$152
6 visits
Traffic
↑20% vs typical
1 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$232
2 visits
Traffic
↑35% vs typical
1 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
June
Median price/night
$318
3 visits
Traffic
↑5% vs typical
3 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Thessaloníki

Compare the itinerary families that stop in Thessaloníki, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.

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Greek Isles One-Way via Kotor, Santorini & Kusadasi (Port-Heavy)

Greek Isles • Next: Aug 28

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 2 sailings below typical Typical range: $232-$286 / night
$1,869 · 2 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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Greek Isles One-Way via Mytilene, Kavála & Giardini Naxos (Rare Variant)

Greek Isles • Next: Jul 9

1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $290-$330 / night
$2,949 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Greek Isles Loop via Santorini, Iraklion & Kusadasi (Rare Variant)

Greek Isles • Next: Oct 26

1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $978-$1,257 / night
$11,300 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Greek Isles Loop via Náfplion & Dardanelles (Port-Heavy)

Greek Isles • Next: Jun 16

1 of 2 sailings below typical Typical range: $1,110-$1,329 / night
$11,900 · 2 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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Greek Isles Loop via Santorini, Rhodes & Kusadasi (Port-Heavy)

Greek Isles • Next: Jul 25

Best upcoming departure is a priced high Typical range: $121-$176 / night
$1,249 · 6 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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Greek Isles Loop via Thessaloníki, Kavála & Kusadasi (Best Balance)

Greek Isles • Next: Apr 2

Best upcoming departure is a priced high Typical range: $91-$172 / night
$1,474 · 2 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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How to visit Thessaloníki on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Thessaloníki depart from:

Piraeus (Athens)
7-21 nights
Istanbul
10-17 nights
Fusina (Venice)
11-21 nights

Upcoming port calls in Thessaloníki

See the next scheduled ship visits into Thessaloníki.

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Date Ship Line
Jul 30, 2026 Celebrity Infinity Celebrity Cruises
Aug 3, 2026 Oceania Regatta Oceania Cruises
Aug 13, 2026 Celebrity Infinity Celebrity Cruises
Aug 20, 2026 Celebrity Infinity Celebrity Cruises
Aug 27, 2026 Celebrity Infinity Celebrity Cruises
Sep 5, 2026 Norwegian Viva Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 5, 2026 Celebrity Infinity Celebrity Cruises
Sep 8, 2026 Celebrity Infinity Celebrity Cruises
Sep 24, 2026 Celebrity Infinity Celebrity Cruises
Sep 26, 2026 Silver Nova Silversea Cruises
Oct 3, 2026 Celebrity Infinity Celebrity Cruises
Oct 6, 2026 Celebrity Infinity Celebrity Cruises
Oct 21, 2026 Celebrity Infinity Celebrity Cruises
Oct 31, 2026 Silver Spirit Silversea Cruises
Oct 31, 2026 Celebrity Infinity Celebrity Cruises
Nov 3, 2026 Silver Nova Silversea Cruises
Nov 4, 2026 Explora II Explora Journeys
Mar 24, 2027 Celebrity Infinity Celebrity Cruises
Mar 25, 2027 Celebrity Infinity Celebrity Cruises
Apr 4, 2027 Celebrity Infinity Celebrity Cruises

FAQ about cruises visiting Thessaloníki

Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Thessaloníki.

What is the best time to visit Thessaloníki on a cruise?
March currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Thessaloníki, 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 Thessaloníki busiest for cruise traffic?
September currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Thessaloníki. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Thessaloníki?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Thessaloníki include Greek Isles One-Way via Kotor, Santorini & Kusadasi (Port-Heavy), Greek Isles One-Way via Mytilene, Kavála & Giardini Naxos (Rare Variant), and Greek Isles Loop via Santorini, Iraklion & Kusadasi (Rare Variant). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Thessaloníki?
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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