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Heraklion Cruise Port Schedule
October 2026

The full Heraklion cruise ship schedule for October 2026 — 3 scheduled ship calls bringing about 4,290 passengers and crew through the port.

Schedule updated September 18, 2026
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Oct 51,830 in portOct 291,230 in portOct 301,230 in portOct 51,830 in portOct 291,230 in portOct 301,230 in port
// 01 · october cruise ship schedule

Heraklion cruise port schedule, October 2026

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// 02 · october by the numbers

Heraklion cruise port traffic in October

Busiest day in October
Monday, October 5
1 ships · 1,830 passengers and crew
Quietest day in October
Thursday, October 29
1 ship · 1,230 passengers and crew
Most-scheduled ship in October
Fred Olsen Cruise Line · 2 calls · 1,230 guests aboard
Busiest weekday in October
Mondays
~458 passengers and crew on an average Monday; Sundays are quietest (~0, about 100% lower).
Heraklion cruise traffic · month over month
October 2026 ranks #1 of 4 scheduled months — 92% above the average month.
August 20261,830
October 20264,290

What the Heraklion cruise ship schedule for October 2026 shows

Across October 2026, Heraklion cruise port has 3 scheduled ship calls, bringing roughly 4,290 passengers and crew through the terminal — about 1,430 people on each day a ship is in port.

The busiest day is Monday, October 5, when 1 ships put around 1,830 passengers and crew in port at once — the date to route around if you want space. Thursday, October 29 is the calmest, with just 1,230.

MS Balmoral (Fred Olsen Cruise Line) is the most-scheduled ship at Heraklion this month with 2 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: Heraklion cruise traffic in October is heaviest on Mondays (about 458 passengers and crew) and lightest on Sundays.

Zooming out, October 2026 is the busiest of the 4 months Heraklion currently has on the schedule — running about 92% above the average scheduled month, so you can weigh October against the rest of the year before you book.

// terminal guide
Heraklion Cruise Terminal Info

Heraklion cruise port is located in the city of Heraklion, on the northern coast of the Greek island of Crete. The port is situated in the heart of the city, just a few minutes' walk from the city centre. It is easily accessible by car, bus, or taxi, and is close to many of the city's attractions, including the Archaeological Museum, the Venetian Walls, and the Koules Fortress.

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

Daily Heraklion cruise traffic, October 2026

Heraklion cruise traffic October 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 Heraklion

Cruise lines & ships in Heraklion port in October 2026

Fred Olsen Cruise Line
2
visits
TUI Marella Cruises
1
visits
// 05 · october cruise schedule questions

Heraklion cruise ship schedule October 2026 — FAQ

The Heraklion cruise ship schedule for October 2026 has 3 scheduled ship calls across 3 days, bringing about 4,290 passengers and crew through the port — roughly 1,430 people on each day a ship is in port.

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