Katapola Cruise Port
Amorgos, Greece · Mediterranean
Cruise ships anchor offshore in Amorgos — tenders ferry passengers to the port.
Plan my port daysSmall, walkable harbour in Katapola village; the island's monastery, Chora and beaches need a bus, car or boat.
At a glance
Port summary
Amorgos is a rewarding but spread-out island. Katapola is where you land, but the headline sights (the clifftop Hozoviotissa Monastery, the whitewashed Chora and the Big Blue beaches) are a bus or car ride away over winding mountain roads. Rent a car or ATV early, or plan your day around the KTEL bus between Katapola, Chora and Aegiali.
Cruise dock
Katapola Port - Tender Landing & Ferry Quay
Cruise ships anchor off Katapola and tender passengers to the harbour quay in the village; small expedition ships berth alongside at the ferry quay. The landing is in the village centre, steps from the waterfront tavernas, the bus stop and rental desks.
Latitude: 36.827448, Longitude: 25.862726
See dock on port map →Getting to Amorgos
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work in town, but bring euros in cash for the bus, taxis, beach snack bars and smaller tavernas.
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Excursions compared
3 comparedHozoviotissa Monastery and Chora panoramic tour
≈ 3.5 h · sold by 3 cruise lines
Cruise line
€75$84
Do it yourself
€16$18
Save ≈ €59Save ≈ $66 (79% off)
Katapola is a tender port; tender straight to the village quay. The KTEL island bus leaves from the Katapola waterfront and reaches Chora in about 15 min (buy your ticket from the driver, ~€2-3); some services continue to the Hozoviotissa stop. From that stop it is a steep 15-20 min climb on a stepped path to the monastery (free, donation; modest dress required - covered shoulders and knees). Buses are timed to ferries and roughly hourly, so check the posted timetable and note your return bus.
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Big Blue boat cruise to Amorgos coves and sea caves
≈ 6 h · sold by 3 cruise lines
Cruise line
€110$123
Do it yourself
€18$20
Save ≈ €92Save ≈ $103 (84% off)
Katapola is a tender port. The cheapest DIY that captures the Big Blue scenery is the KTEL bus (~€3 each way, pay the driver) to Agia Anna, the rocky swimming coves directly below the monastery, about 25 min from Katapola via Chora; bring water shoes as it is rock, not sand. To actually cover the sea caves and the Olympia wreck you need a boat: local operators run shared or private day cruises from Katapola/Aegiali, best pre-booked as they are small and weather-dependent.
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Ready-made port days
7 plansHozoviotissa Monastery & the Chora Classic
Amorgos's cliff-hanging monastery and its whitewashed capital - the one day every first-timer should do.
Big Blue Swim at Agia Anna
A lazy half-day in the turquoise coves that made The Big Blue famous, straight off the local bus.
Ancient Minoa & Chora - the History Walk
Climb to a forgotten hilltop city, then lose yourself in the medieval Cycladic capital.
The Free Amorgos Day
Katapola's harbour chapels and a hilltop ruin - a full morning ashore without spending a euro.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Amorgos?
- Amorgos is a tender port: your ship anchors offshore and passengers transfer to shore by small boat.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Amorgos?
- Walking into Amorgos from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Amorgos centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Local bus, Taxi, Car rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Amorgos?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Amorgos independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Amorgos and are cards accepted?
- Amorgos 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 Amorgos 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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