Piraeus Cruise Port
Athens, Greece · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at Akti Themistokleous — Cruise Pier B, Athens.
Large, complex cruise port with strong public transport links to Athens.
At a glance
Port summary
Piraeus is a large working port with multiple cruise berths and considerable internal distances. Independent travel to Athens is straightforward via Metro Line 1 (Piraeus to Monastiraki, ~25 min) but the walk from the cruise terminals to the metro station is 1.5–2 km. Many ships run shuttle buses to the metro station or to Syntagma Square. Allow at least 6 hours ashore to see the Acropolis comfortably.
Cruise docks
🚢 Akti Themistokleous — Cruise Pier B
Southern cruise quay used by larger cruise ships including megaships. Cruise Terminal B sits here. Approximately 2 km south of Piraeus metro station — most ships run a shuttle.
📍 Latitude: 37.937, Longitude: 23.621
See dock on port map →🚢 Akti Miaouli — Cruise Pier A
Northern cruise berthing area on Akti Miaouli adjacent to the older Cruise Terminal A. About 1.5 km from Piraeus metro station — walkable but exposed in summer heat.
📍 Latitude: 37.94, Longitude: 23.638
See dock on port map →Getting to Athens
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry €40-60 in cash for taxis, markets and small tavernas.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedAcropolis, Parthenon and Athens panoramic city tour
≈ 5 h · sold by 10 cruise lines
Cruise line
€145$165
Do it yourself
€55$63
Save ≈ €90Save ≈ $102 (62% off)
From Piraeus Terminal A take the free port shuttle (or walk 15–20 min) to the gates at Akti Miaouli, then ATH-OASA bus 843/859 or a 5-min walk to Piraeus Metro. Metro Line 1 (green) Piraeus → Monastiraki is 25 min and €1.20 single; from Monastiraki the Acropolis main entrance is a 15-min uphill walk through the Plaka. Acropolis timed-entry tickets are €30 and MUST be pre-booked in summer — slots routinely sell out 5–7 days ahead. Plaka, Hadrian's Arch and Syntagma are all walking distance from the Acropolis exit, so the day flows on foot once you're up the hill.
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New Acropolis Museum and Plaka guided walk
≈ 4 h · sold by 6 cruise lines
Cruise line
€95$108
Do it yourself
€45$51
Save ≈ €50Save ≈ $57 (53% off)
Take Metro Line 1 (green) Piraeus → Monastiraki (25 min, €1.20) or stay on to Syntagma and change to Line 2 (red) for Acropoli station — the museum is a 2-min walk from Acropoli exit. Museum entry is €20 timed; book on the official etickets.theacropolismuseum.gr the night before. After the museum, walk uphill into Anafiotika and through Plaka — every alley is signed in English and the Roman Agora & Hadrian's Library are visible from the street for free. No further tickets needed.
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14 plansThe Acropolis, Done Properly
The one sight everyone comes for — with a booked slot, an early start and no bus to wait for.
Athens, The Full Sweep
Acropolis, museum, Plaka, the guard and the marble stadium — the whole classical hit list on foot.
Marbles, Caryatids and Plaka
The Acropolis story told indoors and at eye level — then the old town, at walking pace.
Athens for Nothing
Three ancient hills, a hidden island village and the changing of the guard — total outlay, two metro fares.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Athens?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Athens, Greece. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Athens?
- Yes. Athens is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Athens centre?
- Typical options include Metro, Shuttle bus, Taxi, Hop-on Hop-off, Local bus, On foot. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Athens?
- Plan for at least 6 hours ashore to see Athens independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Athens and are cards accepted?
- Athens 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?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Athens cruise terminal.
- 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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