Marella Voyager Arrives at Crete's Souda Port with 1,862 Passengers

Sunday, 17 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

The Marella Voyager, the newest ship in the Marella Cruises fleet, docked at Souda Port on Sunday morning carrying 1,862 passengers. Souda Bay, located near Chania on the northwestern coast of Crete, is one of the island's primary cruise terminals and a key entry point for visitors arriving by sea. The port is well connected to Chania city center, approximately 7 kilometers away, with taxi and bus services readily available. Tourists arriving via Souda can easily reach the old Venetian harbor, the covered market, and the broader Chania region. Cruise passengers typically have several hours ashore, making day trips to nearby attractions such as Balos Lagoon, Samaria Gorge, and the Akrotiri peninsula practical options. Visitors planning to be in the Chania area should expect increased foot traffic in the city center on cruise ship arrival days.