What cruise ships visit Port of Piraeus?

Port of Piraeus is visited by cruise ships from major cruise lines throughout the year. You can see which ships are currently near Port of Piraeus and recent arrivals on the port's live tracking page at /ports/piraeus.

Where is Port of Piraeus located?

Port of Piraeus is located in Athens, Attica, Greece.

What is the best time to visit Port of Piraeus?

The best time to visit Port of Piraeus depends on the cruise season for Attica. Check the seasonality page at /ports/piraeus/seasonality for month-by-month ship visit data and peak travel periods.

What shore excursions are available at Port of Piraeus?

Port of Piraeus offers a variety of shore excursions including guided tours, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures. Popular activities in Athens include sightseeing, local cuisine tours, and historical site visits. You can also book excursions independently through platforms like Klook and Viator.

How do I get from Port of Piraeus to Athens?

From Port of Piraeus, you can reach Athens by taxi, public transport, or shuttle services. Public transport links are available at the port. Taxi services operate from the cruise terminal. Many cruise lines also offer shuttle services into town.

Is Port of Piraeus a turnaround port?

Yes, Port of Piraeus is a turnaround port where cruises can embark and disembark. This means you can start or end your cruise here.

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PORT OVERVIEW

Port of Piraeus at a Glance

Gateway to Athens and Greek Islands.

Timezone
Europe/Athens
UN/LOCODE
GRPIR
Port Type
Turnaround Port
Max Ship Length
365 meters
Also Known As
Athens Cruise Port

Facilities

Parking
Shopping
Hotels Nearby
Taxi Available
Public Transport

LIVE DATA

2 In Port Now

LIVE

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Live positions updated about 6 hours ago

Norwegian Viva

Norwegian Cruise Line

Docked

Costa Fortuna

Costa Cruises

Docked

Nearby (underway, not docked)

Norwegian Sky

Norwegian Cruise Line

Nearby

Costa Fascinosa

Costa Cruises

Nearby

Recent Ship Visits

Norwegian Viva

Norwegian

Sep 11

Now

Costa Fortuna

Costa

Sep 11

Now

Wind Spirit

Windstar

Sep 10

15h

Douglas Mawson

Aurora

Sep 10

Scarlet Lady

Virgin

Sep 10

17h

Frequent Visitors

Ships and cruise lines that visit Port of Piraeus most often (last 90 days)

Top Ships

Costa Fortuna

Costa Cruises

11 visits

Celebrity Infinity

Celebrity Cruises

10 visits

MSC Sinfonia

MSC Cruises

10 visits

Costa Fascinosa

Costa Cruises

10 visits

Wind Star

Windstar Cruises

10 visits

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FRESH DATA

Ships Recently Tracked at Port of Piraeus

33 ships tracked here in the last 90 days

Norwegian Viva

about 10 hours ago

Costa Fortuna

about 11 hours ago

Wind Spirit

1 day ago

Douglas Mawson

1 day ago

Scarlet Lady

1 day ago

Costa Fascinosa

2 days ago

MSC Fantasia

2 days ago

Norwegian Sky

2 days ago

MSC Sinfonia

3 days ago

EXPLORA II

4 days ago

ACTIVITIES

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Port of Piraeus at a Glance

Timezone

UN/LOCODE

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Max Ship Length

Also Known As

Facilities

2 In Port Now

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Ships Recently Tracked at Port of Piraeus

Shore Excursions & Activities

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FAQ About Port of Piraeus

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Where is Port of Piraeus located?

What is the best time to visit Port of Piraeus?

What shore excursions are available at Port of Piraeus?

How do I get from Port of Piraeus to Athens?

Is Port of Piraeus a turnaround port?

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