Greek ports experienced strong growth in cruise tourism during 2025, with cruise ship arrivals increasing by 11.7% compared to the previous year. Major ports including Piraeus, Heraklion, Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu, and Rhodes continued to serve as key hubs for the international cruise market, attracting thousands of visitors to the country's islands and coastal regions.
Crete has emerged as a particularly attractive destination for cruise tourism, with the port of Heraklion serving as a major entry point for international visitors. The surge in cruise traffic reflects growing demand for Mediterranean cruises and positions Greece's ports as essential nodes in the global cruise industry network.