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Greece · Ships call at Iraklion, Greece
Ships dock in Heraklion port, a 20 to 25 minute walk from the old town, with a port shuttle to the gate. Heraklion Airport is about 4 km away, around 7 minutes by taxi.
Ships leave from Port of Heraklion, Port of Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete. (Source: WhatsInPort)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
The Minoan palace site, reachable by city bus.
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The main collection of Minoan finds.
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The best months to visit Heraklion by cruise ship are April, May, October. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: Knossos; Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
Heraklion is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Heraklion.