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.
Heraklion cruise port schedule, October 2026
Heraklion cruise port traffic in October
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.
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 →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.
