Norwegian Viva • Norwegian Cruise Line
10-night Greek Isles One-Way via Kotor, Santorini & Kusadasi
Aug 28, 2026 → Sep 7, 2026 • Ravenna → Istanbul
From $1,919
$192/night
Great deal
↓26% below typical
Thessaloníki
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Greek Isles
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Cruises visiting Thessaloníki
Quietest
Jun-Mar
Busiest
Aug-Sep
Upcoming
68+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jun-Mar (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 30+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Thessaloníki.
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 Thessaloníki
These sailings rank first because they visit Thessaloníki while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Silver Nova • Silversea Cruises
11-night Greek Isles Loop via Santorini, Iraklion & Kusadasi
Oct 26, 2026 → Nov 6, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $11,300
$1,027/night
Typical price
↓2% below typical
Explora I • Explora Journeys
7-night Eastern Mediterranean One-Way via Skíathos, Thessaloníki & Istanbul
Jun 3, 2028 → Jun 10, 2028 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $5,590
$799/night
Typical price
↓7% below typical
Celebrity Infinity • Celebrity Cruises
10-night Greek Isles Loop via Thessaloníki, Kavála & Kusadasi
Apr 23, 2027 → May 3, 2027 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $1,986
$199/night
Priced high
↑99% above typical
Celebrity Infinity • Celebrity Cruises
11-night Greek Isles Loop via Thessaloníki, Kavála & Kusadasi
Apr 12, 2027 → Apr 23, 2027 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $1,888
$172/night
Priced high
↑72% above typical
Celebrity Infinity • Celebrity Cruises
7-night Greek Isles Loop via Santorini, Rhodes & Kusadasi
Jun 13, 2026 → Jun 20, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $1,674
$239/night
Priced high
↑63% 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. Jun, Mar are significantly quieter.
August 2026
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Quieter
Busier (more ships in port)
Number of ships
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
26
No port calls
27
No port calls
28
No port calls
29
No port calls
30
1
~2,200 passengers
$138/night
Near median
31
No port calls
1
No port calls
2
No port calls
3
2
~700 passengers
$322/night
↑27% vs typical
4
No port calls
5
No port calls
6
No port calls
7
No port calls
8
No port calls
9
No port calls
10
No port calls
11
No port calls
12
No port calls
13
1
~2,200 passengers
$160/night
↑19% vs typical
14
No port calls
15
No port calls
16
No port calls
17
No port calls
18
No port calls
19
No port calls
20
1
~2,200 passengers
$112/night
Near median
21
No port calls
22
No port calls
23
No port calls
24
No port calls
25
No port calls
26
No port calls
27
No port calls
28
1
~2,200 passengers
$125/night
Near median
29
No port calls
30
No port calls
31
No port calls
1
No port calls
2
No port calls
3
No port calls
4
1
~2,200 passengers
$128/night
↓6% vs typical
5
1
~3,200 passengers
$192/night
↓26% vs typical
Selected port-call day
Thursday, August 20, 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
- $112/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Thessaloníki on this date.
Celebrity Infinity • Celebrity Cruises
8-night Greek Isles Loop via Santorini, Rhodes & Kusadasi
Aug 15, 2026 → Aug 23, 2026 • Piraeus (Athens) ↔
From $898
$112/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.
June
Median price/night
$239
1 visits
Traffic
↑63% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$138
3 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$160
5 visits
Traffic
↓45% vs typical
2 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$181
6 visits
Traffic
↓31% vs typical
3 ships • 6 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$138
5 visits
Traffic
↓33% vs typical
2 ships • 5 priced sailings tracked
November
Priciest
Median price/night
$687
4 visits
Traffic
↑10% vs typical
2 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
March
Cheapest
Median price/night
$131
2 visits
Traffic
Mar looks fairly balanced.
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$174
6 visits
Traffic
↑74% vs typical
1 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$211
2 visits
Traffic
↑35% vs typical
1 ships • 2 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.
Greek Isles One-Way via Kotor, Santorini & Kusadasi (Port-Heavy)
Greek Isles • Next: Aug 28
From $1,919
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Greek Isles Loop via Santorini, Iraklion & Kusadasi (Rare Variant)
Greek Isles • Next: Oct 26
From $11,300
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Greek Isles Loop via Santorini, Rhodes & Kusadasi (Port-Heavy)
Greek Isles • Next: Jun 13
From $875
9 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Greek Isles Loop via Thessaloníki, Kavála & Kusadasi (Best Balance)
Greek Isles • Next: Mar 22
From $1,441
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
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Greek Isles Loop via Thessaloníki, Kavála & Kusadasi (Best Balance)
Greek Isles • Next: Apr 2
From $1,737
2 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
Greek Isles Loop via Mykonos, Vólos & Istanbul (Rare Variant)
Greek Isles • Next: Oct 28
From $10,700
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Thessaloníki on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Thessaloníki depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Thessaloníki
See the next scheduled ship visits into Thessaloníki.
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 Loop via Santorini, Iraklion & Kusadasi (Rare Variant), and Greek Isles Loop via Santorini, Rhodes & Kusadasi (Port-Heavy). 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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