Limassol, Cyprus

Limassol is Cyprus's second city and main cruise port, on the island's south coast, and some cruises start here. More about Limassol →

Yachts in Limassol Marina under a clear sky
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Ship schedule by month

October 2026 · from today · all times local (Central European Time)

ShipDateArrivalDeparture
Crown Iris
Mano Maritime
Fri 23 Oct
Arrival13:00
Departure16:00
Marella Discovery
Marella Cruises
Wed 28 Oct
Arrival08:00
Departure22:00
MSC Lirica
MSC Cruises
Thu 29 Oct
Arrival10:00
Departure17:00

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Cruise Ships in Limassol

Today and the next 7 days · all times local (Central European Time)

Today · Fri 23 OctTypical
2,112 people in port
1 ship

10% quieter than a typical day in Limassol. Busiest 13:00 – 00:00, when 1 ship is alongside.

Next 7 days

Quietest: Fri 23 Oct · busiest: Thu 29 Oct
  1. Fri
    23 Oct
    2.1kTypical
    1 ship
  2. Sat
    24 Oct
    2.1kTypical
    1 ship
  3. Sun
    25 Oct
    –No ships
    0 ships
  4. Mon
    26 Oct
    –No ships
    0 ships
  5. Tue
    27 Oct
    –No ships
    0 ships
  6. Wed
    28 Oct
    2.6kTypical
    1 ship
  7. Thu
    29 Oct
    2.7kBusy
    1 ship

Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Limassol day.

Planning a day in Limassol?

The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.

See the Limassol cruise crowd calendar

Where is the Limassol cruise port?

Ships dock at the cruise terminal in the new port, west of the city centre. The Old Town and castle are about 5 km away, a 15-minute ride by city bus from just outside the port. Larnaca and Paphos airports are 45–75 minutes by road.

Terminal

Getting to the Limassol cruise port

Limassol Castle and Old Town → Limassol Cruise Terminal

5 km · 10–15 min by car

About 5 km, 10–15 minutes by car or city bus from just outside the port; the Molos promenade is about an hour on foot.

Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.

TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
City bus
EUR 2–2.50per person
Varies
€2.00–2.50 single.
Taxi
Variesper vehicle
Varies

Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.

Driving to the port

Some cruises start here. Distances and times are approximate.

Limassol Cruise Terminals

1 terminal

Limassol Cruise Terminal

Dedicated cruise quay next to the terminal in the new port; ships at other quays use internal transport.

Parking at the Limassol cruise port

Official port parking
EUR 9/ day

Daily rate · per vehicle · confirm before travel

An official car park with about 330 spaces is next to the cruise terminal; reservations are not taken. Drop luggage at the luggage hall next to Departures Hall 5 before parking.

Parking facilities

FacilityServesRatesReservationRate notes
Cruise terminal car park
Limassol Cruise Terminal
~EUR 9/day
Not available
Serves Limassol Cruise Terminal · Reservation: Not available
Per 24 hours; first 20 minutes free, up to 2 days €14, then €5 per extra day.

Where to Stay Before Your Cruise

Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.

Old Town / Molos

EUR 126–151 / night

Sights and restaurants.

Typical hotel

EUR 126–151 / night

Pre-cruise stays near the castle, the Molos promenade and Old Town restaurants.

Hotels here
  • Alinea Lano Old Town Center
  • Alinea Market Agora Square

Limassol Marina

EUR 70–163 / night

Waterfront.

Typical hotel

EUR 70–163 / night

Stays by the marina and promenade, close to the Old Town.

Hotels here
  • NYX Hotel Limassol
  • Limassol Old Town Mansion

Potamos Germasogeias

EUR 95–130 / night

Beach hotels.

Typical hotel

EUR 95–130 / night

Longer beach stays on the eastern tourist strip.

Hotels here
  • Harmony Bay Hotel
  • Atlantica Miramare Beach

Prices are approximate per night for two adults in EUR.

Eating in Limassol

Coffee per item
EUR 2.30
per item
Soft drink per item
EUR 3
per item

Coffee and soft drink prices are approximate.

Where to eat

Old Town and the castle area

Tavernas and bars in the lanes around the castle and Saripolou square.

Limassol Marina and Old Port

Seafront restaurants and cafes by the marina.

Destination

About Limassol

Limassol is Cyprus's second city and main cruise port, on the island's south coast, and some cruises start here. A seafront promenade (Molos) links the modern marina to the medieval castle and the lanes of the Old Town, and ancient Kourion lies a short drive west.

Time zone
Central European Time
Currency
EUR

Things to Do in Limassol

Limassol Castle and Old Town

Medieval castle housing the Cyprus Medieval Museum, surrounded by Old Town lanes.

Molos promenade

Palm-lined seafront park and promenade between the Old Port and the city centre.

Limassol Marina

Waterfront marina with cafes and restaurants next to the Old Port.

Ancient Kourion

Greco-Roman city with a clifftop theatre, about 25–30 minutes' drive west.

Cruise Ships Visiting Limassol

Azamara Cruises

Fred Olsen

Mano Maritime

Marella Cruises

MSC Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line

P&O Cruises

Princess Cruises

Royal Caribbean

Saga Ocean Cruises

TUI Cruises