Terminal A – Miaoulis
Main cruise terminal at Gate E11 on Akti Miaouli, open 24 hours, with 36 check-in counters, currency exchange, duty free and a cafe. It handles both turnaround and transit calls, and assignments vary by sailing.
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Piraeus, Greece
Piraeus is the port of Athens and one of the Mediterranean's major cruise ports, a key turnaround point for Eastern Mediterranean and Greek Islands sailings and a popular day call. More about Piraeus →
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Ship schedule by month
October 2026 · from today · all times local (Eastern European Time)
ShipDateArrivalDeparture
Showing 10 of 29 calls in October
Cruise Ships in Piraeus
Today and the next 7 days · all times local (Eastern European Time)
Today · Fri 23 OctBusy
5,757 people in port
2 ships · 1 turnaround · ships alongside 05:00 – 18:00
31% busier than a typical day in Piraeus. Busiest 09:00 – 17:00, when all 2 ships are alongside.
Next 7 days
Quietest: Thu 29 Oct · busiest: Sat 24 Oct- Fri23 Oct5.8kBusy2 ships
- Sat24 Oct17.5kPeak6 ships
- Sun25 Oct10.2kPeak6 ships
- Mon26 Oct4.6kTypical3 ships
- Tue27 Oct3.3kLight3 ships
- Wed28 Oct3.8kTypical3 ships
- Thu29 Oct1.4kQuiet1 ship
Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Piraeus day.
Planning a day in Piraeus?
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.
Where is the Piraeus cruise port?
Ships dock alongside at the Piraeus Cruise Terminal on the south-western side of the main harbour (Akti Miaouli / Akti Xaveriou), with 11 berths along about 2,800 m of quay.
There are three passenger terminals: A Miaoulis at Gate E11, and B Themistocles and C Alkimos, both via Gate E12, about 1.5 km apart. A free shuttle bus links ships and terminal buildings.
Piraeus metro station (Line 1) is about 30 minutes on foot from Gate E11 and Dimotiko Theatro (Line 3) about 25 minutes. Central Athens is around 12 km north-east.
Terminal
Terminal C – Alkimos has no map position yet.
Getting to the Piraeus cruise port
Athens International Airport (ATH) → Piraeus Cruise Terminal (Gate E11, Terminal A)
51–52 km · 50–55 min by car
The main homeport arrival route. By road, take Attiki Odos and the A1 to the Piraeus waterfront. By public transport, Metro Line 3 runs direct from the airport to Piraeus/Dimotiko Theatro, and the 24-hour X96 bus runs along the coast to the port.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Taxi (metered)
EUR 55–70per vehicle
50–55 min
Metered: Piraeus is outside the €50/€65 airport flat-fare zone; approximate daytime estimate. Taxi rank at Arrivals Exit 3.
Rideshare app (Uber / FREENOW)
EUR 55–70per vehicle
50–55 min
Apps book licensed Athens taxis on the meter, so expect taxi-level fares.
Metro Line 3
EUR 9per person
60–95 min
Direct to Piraeus or Dimotiko Theatro every 36 min, then a 23–34 min walk or short taxi to the gates.
Bus X96
EUR 5.50per person
~90 min
24-hour express bus to Piraeus port near Metro Line 1; the 90-min ticket is not valid.
Private transfer
EUR 47per vehicle
50–55 min
Pre-booked meet-and-greet transfers from €47; price depends on vehicle and time.
Cruise line transfer
Variesper person
50–60 min
Offered by most cruise lines; book through your cruise line.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Measure from the right gate: Terminal A uses Gate E11 on Akti Miaouli, and Terminals B and C use Gate E12. The gates are 1.5 km apart, so check your terminal before travelling. All public transport prices are OASA 2026 fares in EUR.
Piraeus Cruise Terminals
3 terminals
Terminal B – Themistocles
Opened in 2013 for the largest ships and homeport operations, with two quays, a baggage hall with two belts and taxis about 50 m away. It is reached via Gate E12 (left).
Terminal C – Alkimos
Built in 2003 and expanded in 2016, with 20 counters and capacity for about 3,000 passengers. It is reached via Gate E12 (right).
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Parking at the Piraeus cruise port
Official port parking
EUR 15/ day
Daily rate · per vehicle · confirm before travel
There is no dedicated car park at the cruise terminals. The Piraeus Port Authority (PPA/OLP) runs a 700-space underground car park at Karaiskaki Square in the central passenger port, open 24 hours. Rates including 24% VAT: EUR 5 for the first hour, EUR 1 per hour from the 2nd to the 11th hour, then EUR 15 per 24 hours; EUR 150 per month. It serves mainly the domestic ferry gates and is a taxi or shuttle ride from the cruise terminals.
Parking facilities
FacilityServesRatesReservationRate notes
PPA underground car park, Karaiskaki SquarePiraeus Port Authority (PPA S.A.)
All terminals
EUR 5/hour – EUR 150
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Serves All terminals · Reservation: —
First hour; then EUR 1 per hour from the 2nd to the 11th hour. Includes 24% VAT. · Per 24 hours after 11 hours. Includes 24% VAT. · Monthly fee. Includes 24% VAT.
Where to Stay Before Your Cruise
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
Piraeus port area
EUR 40–100 / night
Closest to cruise terminals
Typical hotel
EUR 40–100 / night
Port ~10 minAirport 45–50 min
Hotels around the harbour a short taxi ride from the cruise terminals.
Hotels here
- The Port Square Hotel
- Mitsis N'U Piraeus Port
- Gallery Central Piraeus Port
Plaka / Syntagma
EUR 65–180 / night
Acropolis sightseeing
Typical hotel
EUR 65–180 / night
Port 20–25 minAirport 35–40 min
Central Athens next to the Acropolis, about 25 minutes from the port.
Hotels here
- Amalia Hotel Athens
- Electra Rhythm Athens
- Hermes Hotel
Athens Riviera (Glyfada)
EUR 55–125 / night
Beach stay
Typical hotel
EUR 55–125 / night
Port ~35 minAirport ~35 min
Seaside suburb with beaches, shopping and restaurants.
Hotels here
- Palace Hotel Athens Riviera, Glyfada
- Emmantina Hotel
- Congo Palace Hotel
Airport area (Spata)
EUR 55–125 / night
Late arrivals and early flights
Typical hotel
EUR 55–125 / night
Port ~40 minAirport ~15 min
Hotels near the airport, about 40 minutes from the port.
Hotels here
- Holiday Inn Athens - Airport by IHG
- Mikelina Boutique Hotel
- Villa Vravrona Tower & Suites
Port times are measured to Terminal A (Miaoulis). A city tax per room per night applies.
Eating in Piraeus
- Breakfast per person
- EUR 5–15
- per person
- Casual lunch per person
- EUR 15–35
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- EUR 15–35
- per person
Prices are approximate. Service is included; rounding up is customary.
Where to eat
Mikrolimano
Small harbour lined with seafood tavernas.
Piraeus centre
Cafés and tavernas around the central market.
Pasalimani (Zea Marina)
Marina waterfront in Piraeus with cafes and restaurants, convenient for pre-cruise evenings.
Plaka
Historic quarter below the Acropolis with traditional tavernas and cafes on pedestrian lanes.
Destination
About Piraeus
Piraeus is the port of Athens and one of the Mediterranean's major cruise ports, a key turnaround point for Eastern Mediterranean and Greek Islands sailings and a popular day call.
Central Athens begins about 12 km inland. The Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum and the Ancient Agora sit in a compact historic centre with the lanes of Plaka and Anafiotika, 20–30 minutes by road from the berths. Piraeus has its own lively waterfronts, with fish tavernas around Mikrolimano and Pasalimani, and a large ferry port for the Saronic Gulf, Cyclades and Crete.
Athens International Airport is about 50 km away, linked by Metro Line 3 and the 24-hour X96 bus.
- Climate
- Hot-summer Mediterranean climate, with dry, sunny summers (August highs above 30°C) and mild, wetter winters around 10°C. Most rain falls from November to February.
- Time zone
- Eastern European Time
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
Things to Do in Piraeus
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Acropolis and the Parthenon
The rock-top sanctuary of ancient Athens, crowned by the 5th-century BC Parthenon, the Erechtheion and the Propylaia. It is about 20–25 minutes by road from the cruise gates, so arrive early to beat the heat and crowds.
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Acropolis Museum
Bernard Tschumi's glass-and-concrete museum at the foot of the Acropolis, opened in 2009. It displays the original sculptures from the Acropolis monuments, and its top-floor Parthenon Gallery looks straight up at the temple.
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Plaka and Anafiotika
Athens' oldest neighbourhood, with neoclassical houses, small churches and tavernas on pedestrian streets. Above it, Anafiotika's whitewashed island-style lanes climb toward the Acropolis.
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Ancient Agora and Temple of Hephaestus
The marketplace and civic heart of ancient Athens. It includes the remarkably intact Temple of Hephaestus (Hephaisteion) and the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos, which houses the Agora Museum.