Souda cruise passenger station
Single passenger station serving four cruise quays (ships up to 350 m); toilets, free Wi-Fi.
Souda-Chania, Crete Greece
Souda, on the north-west coast of Crete, is the cruise port for Chania, about 6 km away. Its deep natural bay is known for sheltering ships in bad weather. More about Souda-Chania →
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Ship schedule by month
October 2026 · from today · all times local (Eastern European Time)
ShipDateArrivalDeparture
Showing 7 of 7 calls in October
Cruise Ships in Souda-Chania
Today and the next 7 days · all times local (Eastern European Time)
Today · Fri 23 OctNo ships
0 people in port
No cruise ships today
Next 7 days
Quietest: Tue 27 Oct · busiest: Wed 28 Oct- Fri23 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Sat24 Oct3.2kTypical1 ship
- Sun25 Oct1.4kQuiet1 ship
- Mon26 Oct2.6kTypical1 ship
- Tue27 Oct1.0kQuiet1 ship
- Wed28 Oct5.9kPeak2 ships
- Thu29 Oct–No ships0 ships
Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Souda-Chania day.
Planning a day in Souda-Chania?
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 Souda-Chania cruise port?
Cruise ships berth at Souda, managed by the Chania Prefecture Port Fund, on the north-west coast of Crete. The port has four cruise quays for ships up to 350 m long and 11 m draft, and one cruise passenger station with open-air spaces, toilets and free Wi-Fi. The town of Souda, with shops, banks, cafes and tourist offices, adjoins the port (about 300 m away).
Chania city centre is about 6 km away by frequent bus (Chania Urban Buses line 13) or taxi, and Chania International Airport about 15 km. Souda is separate from Chania's old Venetian harbour.
Terminal
Getting to the Souda-Chania cruise port
Chania International Airport (CHQ) → Souda cruise port
17.1 km · ~24 min by car
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
KTEL bus Chania Airport–Souda
EUR 2.20per person
Varies
Approximate fare. From price. KTEL Chania-Rethymno fare Souda–Chania Airport €2.20 (check the current timetable).
Pre-booked taxi transfer
EUR 27–35per vehicle
~22 min
Approximate fare. Pre-booked fixed fares about €27–35 one way (1–4 people).
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Souda-Chania Cruise Terminals
1 terminal
Parking at the Souda-Chania cruise port
Port of call: cruise-passenger parking isn't needed.
Where to Stay Before Your Cruise
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
Chania Old Town
EUR 77–192 / night
Venetian Harbour, lanes, restaurants.
Typical hotel
EUR 77–192 / night
Port ~22 minAirport ~30 min
3–4 star hotels in and just outside the old town.
Hotels here
- Aelios Design Hotel
- Malmo Historic Hotel
- Ionas Boutique Hotel
Nea Chora
EUR 52–89 / night
Town beach and fish tavernas west of the old harbour.
Typical hotel
EUR 52–89 / night
Port ~19 minAirport ~32 min
A few small 3–4 star hotels.
Hotels here
- Tellus City Hotel
- SanSal Boutique Hotel
Halepa
EUR 55–171 / night
Quieter seafront district east of the old town, nearer Souda and the airport.
Typical hotel
EUR 55–171 / night
Port ~13 minAirport ~20 min
3–4 star hotels in Halepa and east Chania.
Hotels here
- Trianon Luxury Apartments & Suites
- Ciel Collection
- Royal Sun
Souda
EUR 57–123 / night
Next to the port.
Typical hotel
EUR 57–123 / night
Port ~3 minAirport ~24 min
A few small hotels near the port.
Hotels here
- Poseidonion - Parthenon Hotel
- Oniros Residences
Eating in Souda-Chania
- Coffee per item
- EUR 4–4.80
- per item
- Breakfast per person
- EUR 5–25
- per person
- Casual lunch per person
- EUR 10–50
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- EUR 10–50
- per person
- Soft drink per item
- EUR 4
- per item
- Bottled water per item
- EUR 4
- per item
Prices are approximate.
Where to eat
Chania Old Town
Tavernas and cafes around the Venetian Harbour and the lanes behind it.
Nea Chora
Fish tavernas on the town beach west of the harbour.
Souda
Cafes and tavernas in the small town next to the port.
Destination
About Souda-Chania
Souda, on the north-west coast of Crete, is the cruise port for Chania, about 6 km away. Its deep natural bay is known for sheltering ships in bad weather. Chania's old town is the main draw, with its Venetian Harbour and lighthouse, narrow lanes and the Municipal Market (Agora), and the ancient city of Aptera lies on a hill above Souda Bay.
Souda has four cruise quays for ships up to 350 m long and a passenger station with toilets and free Wi-Fi, and the small town of Souda, with shops, banks and cafes, adjoins the port. Chania Urban Buses line 13 runs from the port to the city centre, and Chania International Airport is about 15 km away.
- Time zone
- Eastern European Time
- Currency
- EUR
Things to Do in Souda-Chania
Venetian Harbour and lighthouse
Chania's old harbour with its Venetian lighthouse and waterfront.
Chania Municipal Market (Agora)
Covered market by the line 13 stop, at the edge of the old town.
Aptera
Ancient city site above Souda Bay.