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Iraklion Cruise Port Schedule
August 2026

The full Iraklion cruise ship schedule for August 2026 — 7 scheduled ship calls bringing about 26,282 passengers and crew through the port.

Schedule updated September 19, 2026
Iraklion cruise traffic all months
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Aug 25,860 in portAug 44,560 in portAug 71,098 in portAug 114,560 in portAug 184,560 in portAug 254,560 in portAug 301,084 in portAug 25,860 in portAug 44,560 in portAug 71,098 in portAug 114,560 in portAug 184,560 in portAug 254,560 in portAug 301,084 in port
// 01 · august cruise ship schedule

Iraklion cruise port schedule, August 2026

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
25.9k
3
44.6k
5
6
71.1k
8
9
10
114.6k
12
13
14
15
16
17
184.6k
19
20
21
22
23
24
254.6k
26
27
28
29
301.1k
31
traffic
quiet
light
moderate
busy
peak
// 02 · august by the numbers

Iraklion cruise port traffic in August

Busiest day in August
Sunday, August 2
1 ships · 5,860 passengers and crew
Quietest day in August
Sunday, August 30
1 ship · 1,084 passengers and crew
Most-scheduled ship in August
Costa Cruise Line · 4 calls · 3,470 guests aboard
Busiest weekday in August
Tuesdays
~4,560 passengers and crew on an average Tuesday; Mondays are quietest (~0, about 100% lower).
Iraklion cruise traffic · month over month
August 2026 ranks #2 of 11 scheduled months — 54% above the average month.
June 202620,358
July 202620,044
August 202626,282

What the Iraklion cruise ship schedule for August 2026 shows

Across August 2026, Iraklion cruise port has 7 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 26,282 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 3,755 people on each day a ship is in port.

The busiest day is Sunday, August 2, when 1 ships put around 5,860 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Sunday, August 30 is the calmest, with just 1,084.

Costa Fortuna (Costa Cruise Line) is the most-scheduled ship at Iraklion this month with 4 calls. Use the calendar above to find a green day for a quieter port, or a pink day when the biggest ships share the harbor.

Weekday patterns hold too: Iraklion cruise traffic in August is heaviest on Tuesdays (about 4,560 passengers and crew) and lightest on Mondays.

Zooming out, August 2026 is the #2 busiest of the 11 months Iraklion currently has on the schedule — running about 54% above the average scheduled month, so you can weigh August against the rest of the year before you book.

// terminal guide
Iraklion Cruise Terminal Info

Iraklion (Heraklion) cruise port is located on the northern coast of Crete, the largest of the Greek islands. It is situated in the Gulf of Mirabello, just east of the city of Iraklion. The port is easily accessible by car, bus, or taxi, and is just a few minutes away from the city center. The port is also close to many of the island's attractions, including the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, and the Venetian Walls.

Full Iraklion port guide →
// 03 · daily cruise port traffic

Daily Iraklion cruise traffic, August 2026

Iraklion cruise traffic August 2026, day by day — scheduled passengers and crew in port for each date this month.

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// 04 · cruise lines & ships porting in Iraklion

Cruise lines & ships in Iraklion port in August 2026

Costa Cruise Line
4
visits
Oceania Cruise Line
2
visits
RegattaRegatta1 call
SirenaSirena1 call
Princess Cruise Line
1
visits
// 05 · august cruise schedule questions

Iraklion cruise ship schedule August 2026 — FAQ

The Iraklion cruise ship schedule for August 2026 has 7 scheduled ship calls across 7 days, bringing about 26,282 passengers and crew through the port — roughly 3,755 people on each day a ship is in port.

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