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Twin Cruise Ships Bring 2,500 Visitors to Chania Port

Thursday, 18 June 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

Two cruise ships arrived simultaneously at the port of Chania, bringing more than 2,500 visitors to the city in a single day. The dual arrival is part of an ongoing cruise season that continues to bring significant passenger traffic to western Crete's main port. Tourists already in Chania should expect busier conditions in the old town, along the Venetian harbor, and at popular sites such as the lighthouse and the covered market during cruise ship visiting hours, typically between 9am and 5pm. Restaurants and shops in the harbor area are likely to see high demand. Visitors planning to explore the old town on cruise days may benefit from arriving early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid the largest crowds. Chania remains one of the most visited cruise destinations in Crete during the summer season.

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