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Heraklion cruise ship schedule
See which ships call at Heraklion, Crete by year and month — then plan your shore excursions around your port day.
Which ships are in port?
Heraklion is one of the busiest cruise ports in the Greek islands. Knowing how many ships share your port day helps you time visits to Knossos and the Archaeological Museum, and book popular independent excursions before they fill. We currently list 356 scheduled calls across 2026 and 2027.
Always confirm your ship's exact arrival and all-aboard times with your cruise line — see our port guide and cruise planner to turn your hours ashore into an excursion plan.
Schedule by year
Port calendar — month view
July 2026August 2026September 2026October 2026November 2026December 2026January 2027March 2027April 2027May 2027June 2027July 2027August 2027September 2027October 2027November 2027December 2027February 2028March 2028April 2028May 2028June 2028September 2028October 2028November 2028December 2028
July 2026 (24 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Seven Seas Voyager | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h |
| 2026-07-05 | Viking Sea | Viking Cruises | — | — | — |
| 2026-07-07 | Costa Fortuna | Costa Cruises | 09:00 | 18:30 | 9h 30m |
| 2026-07-08 | Silver Nova | Silversea Cruises | 08:00 | 17:30 | 9h 30m |
| 2026-07-10 | Mein Schiff 5 | TUI Cruises | — | 22:00 | — |
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August 2026 (29 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-02 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
| 2026-08-04 | Azamara Onward | Azamara Cruises | 08:00 | 23:00 | 15h |
| 2026-08-04 | Costa Fortuna | Costa Cruises | 09:00 | 18:30 | 9h 30m |
| 2026-08-06 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
| 2026-08-07 | Mein Schiff 5 | TUI Cruises | — | 22:00 | — |
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September 2026 (25 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | Azura | P & O Cruises | — | — | — |
| 2026-09-01 | Costa Fortuna | Costa Cruises | 09:00 | 18:30 | 9h 30m |
| 2026-09-01 | Oceania Sirena | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h |
| 2026-09-03 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
| 2026-09-04 | Mein Schiff 5 | TUI Cruises | — | 22:00 | — |
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October 2026 (30 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | AIDAblu | AIDA | 08:30 | 16:30 | 8h |
| 2026-10-01 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
| 2026-10-01 | Renaissance | CFC Croisieres | 09:00 | 19:00 | 10h |
| 2026-10-01 | Viking Sea | Viking Cruises | — | — | — |
| 2026-10-02 | Mein Schiff 5 | TUI Cruises | — | 22:00 | — |
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November 2026 (14 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-02 | Marella Discovery | Marella Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h |
| 2026-11-04 | MSC Armonia | MSC Cruises | 12:00 | 20:00 | 8h |
| 2026-11-05 | Silver Nova | Silversea Cruises | 07:00 | 16:30 | 9h 30m |
| 2026-11-07 | MSC Lirica | MSC Cruises | 10:00 | 18:00 | 8h |
| 2026-11-09 | Viking Star | Viking Cruises | — | — | — |
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December 2026 (10 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-04 | Viking Vesta | Viking Cruises | — | — | — |
| 2026-12-05 | Seven Seas Voyager | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h |
| 2026-12-10 | MSC Lirica | MSC Cruises | 10:00 | 19:00 | 9h |
| 2026-12-14 | Viking Vesta | Viking Cruises | — | — | — |
| 2026-12-15 | Crown Iris | Mano Maritime | 12:00 | 21:30 | 9h 30m |
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January 2027 (9 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-01 | Seven Seas Navigator | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 08:00 | 17:30 | 9h 30m |
| 2027-01-08 | Viking Mira | Viking Cruises | — | — | — |
| 2027-01-11 | Seven Seas Navigator | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 13:00 | 20:00 | 7h |
| 2027-01-15 | Viking Vesta | Viking Cruises | — | — | — |
| 2027-01-18 | Viking Mira | Viking Cruises | — | — | — |
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March 2027 (8 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-03-05 | Viking Mira | Viking Cruises | — | — | — |
| 2027-03-15 | Viking Mira | Viking Cruises | — | — | — |
| 2027-03-18 | MSC Lirica | MSC Cruises | 10:00 | 18:00 | 8h |
| 2027-03-20 | Celebrity Infinity | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h |
| 2027-03-20 | Viking Vesta | Viking Cruises | — | — | — |
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April 2027 (19 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-04-04 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
| 2027-04-08 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
| 2027-04-08 | Spirit Of Adventure | Saga Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h |
| 2027-04-09 | Aurora | P & O Cruises | — | — | — |
| 2027-04-10 | Celebrity Infinity | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h |
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May 2027 (26 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-01 | Celebrity Infinity | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h |
| 2027-05-02 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
| 2027-05-05 | Norwegian Gem | Norwegian Cruise Line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h |
| 2027-05-06 | AIDAblu | AIDA | 08:30 | 16:30 | 8h |
| 2027-05-06 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
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June 2027 (23 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-06-01 | Costa Pacifica | Costa Cruises | 09:00 | 19:00 | 10h |
| 2027-06-02 | Enchanted Princess | Princess Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h |
| 2027-06-03 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
| 2027-06-04 | Mein Schiff 5 | TUI Cruises | — | 22:00 | — |
| 2027-06-06 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
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July 2027 (24 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-07-01 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
| 2027-07-02 | Mein Schiff 5 | TUI Cruises | — | 22:00 | — |
| 2027-07-04 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
| 2027-07-05 | Sun Princess | Princess Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h |
| 2027-07-06 | Costa Pacifica | Costa Cruises | 09:00 | 19:00 | 10h |
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August 2027 (26 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-08-01 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
| 2027-08-03 | Costa Pacifica | Costa Cruises | 09:00 | 19:00 | 10h |
| 2027-08-04 | Marella Explorer | Marella Cruises | 08:00 | 15:00 | 7h |
| 2027-08-05 | AIDAblu | AIDA | 08:30 | 16:30 | 8h |
| 2027-08-05 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
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September 2027 (20 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-09-02 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
| 2027-09-03 | Mein Schiff 5 | TUI Cruises | — | 22:00 | — |
| 2027-09-05 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
| 2027-09-05 | Silver Nova | Silversea Cruises | 08:00 | 19:00 | 11h |
| 2027-09-07 | Costa Pacifica | Costa Cruises | 09:00 | 19:00 | 10h |
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October 2027 (35 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-10-01 | Mein Schiff 5 | TUI Cruises | — | 22:00 | — |
| 2027-10-03 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
| 2027-10-05 | Silver Nova | Silversea Cruises | 07:00 | 18:00 | 11h |
| 2027-10-06 | Norwegian Gem | Norwegian Cruise Line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h |
| 2027-10-07 | Celestyal Discovery | Celestyal Cruises | 07:00 | 12:00 | 5h |
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November 2027 (7 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-11-05 | Viking Astrea | Viking Cruises | — | — | — |
| 2027-11-06 | MSC Lirica | MSC Cruises | 10:00 | 18:00 | 8h |
| 2027-11-11 | MSC Splendida | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h |
| 2027-11-12 | Explora I | Explora Journeys | 09:00 | 19:00 | 10h |
| 2027-11-14 | Azamara Journey | Azamara Cruises | 09:00 | 22:00 | 13h |
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December 2027 (8 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-12-02 | Arcadia | P & O Cruises | — | — | — |
| 2027-12-04 | Balmoral | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | — | — | — |
| 2027-12-12 | Oceania Aurelia | Oceania Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h |
| 2027-12-13 | Oceania Allura | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h |
| 2027-12-15 | Explora V | Explora Journeys | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h |
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February 2028 (2 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-02-14 | Oceania Allura | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h |
| 2028-02-23 | Oceania Allura | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 14:00 | 7h |
March 2028 (1 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-03-28 | Oceania Vista | Oceania Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h |
April 2028 (3 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-04-08 | Celebrity Infinity | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h |
| 2028-04-17 | Celebrity Infinity | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h |
| 2028-04-29 | Celebrity Infinity | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h |
May 2028 (1 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-05-23 | Oceania Allura | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h |
June 2028 (3 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-06-02 | Oceania Marina | Oceania Cruises | 10:00 | 18:00 | 8h |
| 2028-06-11 | Oceania Marina | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h |
| 2028-06-18 | Oceania Aurelia | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h |
September 2028 (1 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-09-22 | Oceania Allura | Oceania Cruises | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h |
October 2028 (5 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-10-01 | Seven Seas Explorer | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h |
| 2028-10-12 | Seven Seas Grandeur | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h |
| 2028-10-19 | Seven Seas Explorer | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h |
| 2028-10-20 | Oceania Allura | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h |
| 2028-10-28 | Oceania Allura | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h |
November 2028 (2 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-11-09 | Oceania Marina | Oceania Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h |
| 2028-11-20 | Oceania Allura | Oceania Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h |
December 2028 (1 calls)
Full month view| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-12-03 | Oceania Allura | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h |
Return-to-ship confidence
ModerateHowever quiet or busy the port, set a personal turnaround 45–60 minutes before all-aboard — more for long day trips across Crete.
Organised shore excursions from reputable operators are structured around cruise schedules and monitor all-aboard times. Confirm terminal pickup and drop-off when you enquire.
Schedule FAQs
How accurate are these Heraklion cruise ship schedules?
Schedules are compiled from published cruise timetables and updated periodically. Times and vessels can change, so always confirm your ship's exact arrival and all-aboard times with your cruise line before booking excursions.
How many ships visit Heraklion on a typical day?
In peak season (May–October) Heraklion can host one to three ships on busier days. Checking the schedule helps you anticipate crowds at Knossos and the museum and book popular excursions early.
When is the Heraklion cruise season?
The main season runs from April to October, peaking in summer. A small number of ships call in the shoulder months, with very few in winter.
Plan your port day
- Heraklion cruise port guide — where ships dock, walking, taxis, weather
- Cruise planner — match excursions to your hours ashore
- Cruise ship schedules — see which ships are in port
- Port guide
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