Argostoli Cruise Port
Argostoli, Greece · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at Argostoli Cruise Berth — Town Quay, Argostoli.
Plan my port daysSmall-town Ionian cruise berth on the Argostoli waterfront — walk straight into the lagoon town, or drive out to Melissani Cave, Myrtos Beach, Assos and Fiskardo.
At a glance
Port summary
Argostoli is one of the gentlest cruise stops in the Ionian. Ships tie up on the town quay on the northern waterfront, an 8-10 minute flat walk from the main square and the marble-paved Lithostroto shopping street; the largest ships occasionally anchor in Argostoli Bay and tender. The town itself is an easy DIY morning: the De Bosset stone bridge across the lagoon, the loggerhead turtles that gather by the fishing boats, the Korgialenios folklore museum and waterfront tavernas are all within a short stroll. Kefalonia's headline sights, though, are spread across a large, mountainous island and public buses (KTEL) are sparse and not timed to ships. To reach Melissani Cave and Drogarati (24 km / ~35 min near Sami), Myrtos Beach (30 km / ~40 min), the castle village of Assos (36 km / ~50 min) or chic Fiskardo (50 km / ~70 min), pre-book a rental car, a taxi at a fixed price, or a private driver or small-group tour. Roads are winding, so keep a generous return buffer. Cards are fine in Argostoli but carry cash for cave tickets, beach kantinas and buses. Uber does not operate in Greece.
Cruise dock
Argostoli Cruise Berth — Town Quay
Cruise ships tie up on the town quay on the northern Argostoli waterfront, an 10-minute flat walk from the main square and Lithostroto. The largest ships may instead anchor in Argostoli Bay and tender. OSM-confirmed at the Argostoli port quay.
Latitude: 38.185167, Longitude: 20.486266
See dock on port map →Getting to Argostoli
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry €40-60 cash for buses, cave tickets, beach kantinas and small tavernas; cards cover most shops and restaurants in Argostoli.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedMelissani Lake and Drogarati Cave
≈ 4 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€90$101
Do it yourself
€50$56
Save ≈ €40Save ≈ $45 (44% off)
Argostoli is a walk-off port; the caves are 22–24 km east near Sami. Pre-book a rental car for delivery to the port (~€45–55/day) or share a taxi (~€45–55 each way) — the KTEL bus reaches Sami town but stops about 2 km short of the cave gates and runs only a few times a day. Drogarati entry is €5, Melissani €7 (combo ticket €13); the Argostoli–Sami drive is about 35 minutes.
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Argostoli town walk, Katavothres and the lighthouse
≈ 3.5 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€75$84
Do it yourself
€27$30
Save ≈ €48Save ≈ $54 (64% off)
Everything here is on the flat: step off the quay and the town, museum and fish-market turtles are a 5–10 minute walk. Katavothres and the Agioi Theodoroi lighthouse are 2.5–3 km around the north waterfront — a flat 30-minute walk or a €6–8 taxi each way. Korgialenios Museum entry is about €5; the turtles, sea mills and lighthouse are free.
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Ready-made port days
8 plansArgostoli for Free: Turtles, the Lagoon Bridge & the Gardens
The turtles, the stone bridge and the old town — Argostoli's prettiest morning, for nothing.
Argostoli in the Rain: Museum, Bell Tower & Meze
A quake-shaped town understood from the inside — a fine little museum, covered cafes and a long meze lunch.
Underground Kefalonia: Melissani & Drogarati Caves
The island's two signature caves near Sami — a blue underground lake and a colossal stalactite hall — done on your own clock.
The Postcard North: Myrtos, Assos & Fiskardo
Kefalonia's greatest-hits drive — the cliff-framed beach, the castle village and the harbour the quake spared.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Argostoli?
- Your ship docks directly at the Argostoli cruise terminal in Greece.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Argostoli?
- Yes. Argostoli is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Argostoli centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Car rental, Taxi, Local bus, Other transport, Bike rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Argostoli?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Argostoli independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Argostoli and are cards accepted?
- Argostoli uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Argostoli cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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