Iraklion Cruise Port Schedule
December 2026
The full Iraklion cruise ship schedule for December 2026 — 4 scheduled ship calls bringing about 10,843 passengers and crew through the port.
Iraklion cruise port schedule, December 2026
Iraklion cruise port traffic in December
What the Iraklion cruise ship schedule for December 2026 shows
Across December 2026, Iraklion cruise port has 4 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 10,843 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 2,711 people on each day a ship is in port.
The busiest day is Thursday, December 10, when 1 ships put around 3,379 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Saturday, December 5 is the calmest, with just 706.
MSC Lirica (MSC Cruise Line) is the most-scheduled ship at Iraklion this month with 3 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 December is heaviest on Thursdays (about 1,352 passengers and crew) and lightest on Mondays.
Zooming out, December 2026 is the #8 busiest of the 10 months Iraklion currently has on the schedule — running about 9% below the average scheduled month, so you can weigh December against the rest of the year before you book.
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 →Daily Iraklion cruise traffic, December 2026
Iraklion cruise traffic December 2026, day by day — scheduled passengers and crew in port for each date this month.
