Cruise Port Guide
Mykonos Cruise Port
Quick answerShips either dock at the New Port in Tourlos, about 2.5–3 km north of Mykonos Town, or anchor and tender straight to the Old Port on the edge of town. From Tourlos, the Sea Bus water taxi runs about every 30 minutes to the Old Port in 10–12 minutes for €2–2.50 one way, and many lines also run a shuttle. Be back at the Sea Bus or tender pier 90 minutes before all-aboard.
Checked October 2026 · Sources
At a glance
Terminal to centre
Sea Bus (Tourlos – Old Port)
10–12 min · €2–2.50 one way (2026)
Walkable to centre
Partly
About 35 min · 2.8 km
Tender
Yes
Allow extra time each way
Typical time ashore
~8h
Check your own itinerary
Buffer before all-aboard
90 min
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Currency
EUR
Greek
Transport and cost figures are estimates — always confirm current fares at the terminal.
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When to head back to the ship in Mykonos
Old Port (Sea Bus or tender pier)
Sea Bus 10–12 min, about every 30 min
Leave by
16:00
Little Venice and windmills
Walk 10–15 min to the Old Port, then Sea Bus
Leave by
15:45
Delos
13:30 boat at the latest for 17:30
Leave by
13:30
Fabrika bus station
KTEL bus about 10 min to Tourlos
Leave by
15:50
Where to leave from, and when
on foot bus, train, boat taxiPins show when to leave each place. Lines: route back to your ship.
Where people get it wrong: Relying on a taxi to get back to the ship, when the island has only a few dozen and waits are long.
Times count back from all-aboard using the travel times and buffers in this guide. Your ship's daily programme always wins.
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Mykonos carries the same top-tier Greek cruise passenger fee as Santorini.
€20 (1 Jun–30 Sep); €12 (1 Apr–31 May and October); €4 (1 Nov–31 Mar), per person per call
Status and sources
Transport: Mykonos New Port (Tourlos) and Old Port tender pier to Mykonos Town (Chora)
Mykonos is a small, compact port day once you reach town. The question is only how you arrive: ships that dock at Tourlos are a short boat ride or bus ride from Chora, while ships at anchor tender passengers right into the Old Port. Chora itself is a maze of whitewashed lanes that takes a morning to wander, with Little Venice and the windmills at its southern edge. The other big draw is Delos, the sacred island and archaeological site 30–40 minutes away by boat, which fits into a port day if you take an early departure. Taxis are scarce, so plan around the Sea Bus and the KTEL buses.
Walkable? Partly · about 35 min (2.8 km)
From Tourlos to town is 30–40 minutes on a busy coastal road with no pavement in places and little shade. It is flat but not pleasant; take the Sea Bus or a bus. From the Old Port tender pier, everything in town (Little Venice, the windmills, Paraportiani) is within 10–15 minutes on foot, on mostly level but narrow lanes.
Where your ship docks
- New Port (Tourlos) cruise berths · 2.8 km to the centre — North of town, shared with ferries. Sea Bus pier a few minutes' walk from the berth. KTEL buses and any cruise-line shuttles leave from the port area. Few toilets and little shade when several ships are in.
- Old Port tender pier · 0.5 km to the centre — On the northern edge of Mykonos Town by the old harbour. Tenders land here; the Sea Bus from Tourlos also arrives here. The Old Port KTEL bus station is nearby.
Sea Bus (Tourlos – Old Port)
€2–2.50 one way (2026)10–12 min
Small water-taxi boats leave from beside the New Port, about every 30 minutes in season, and land at the Old Port near the town hall. Buy tickets at the kiosk on the pier. In strong north winds (meltemi) the boats may stop running; use the bus instead.
Cruise-line or port shuttle bus
Often free; some lines charge – check your daily programme10–15 min
Many lines run shuttles every 15–30 minutes from Tourlos to the edge of town near the bus stations. Note the last return time.
KTEL bus New Port – town
€1.50–2.50 one way (2026)About 10 min to Fabrika; about 20 min to Old Port
Buses link Tourlos with Fabrika station (south side of town, beach buses) every 30–60 minutes and with the Old Port station about hourly. Buy tickets at the station kiosk or from the driver in cash. Timetables change each year.
Taxi
Price not published5–10 min to town
There is a rank at the New Port, but Mykonos has only a few dozen taxis and waits are long when ships and ferries arrive together. Not a reliable way back to the ship.
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Return timing: getting back to the ship on time
Be at the Old Port Sea Bus pier (or tender pier) by 16:00 for a 17:30 all-aboard.
The Sea Bus runs about every 30 minutes and takes 10–12 minutes, so a 16:00 start allows for a full boat and one missed departure. If you are tendering, the last tender usually leaves 30 minutes before all-aboard and the afternoon queue can take 30 minutes or more. From Delos, take the 13:30 boat at the latest; the last afternoon return (15:00) leaves little margin.
If you're running late
If the Sea Bus is full or not running, take the KTEL bus from the Old Port station to the New Port (about 20 minutes) or walk 35–40 minutes along the coast road. Call the ship's port agent (number in the daily programme) if you will be late.
Mykonos is both. Some ships dock at the cruise berths in the New Port (Tourlos); others anchor offshore and tender passengers to the Old Port tender pier on the northern edge of Mykonos Town, a 5–10 minute walk from the centre. Which applies is set per call by the port authority and is printed in your daily programme. A new tender pier at the Old Port was completed recently to improve safety. On days with several ships, expect tender waits of 20–45 minutes in the morning.
Cruise ships in Mykonos this week
Sun
18
3
8.2k pax
Mon
19
1
1.3k pax
Tue
20
2
5k pax
Wed
21
1
0.3k pax
Thu
22
1
4.8k pax
Fri
23
4
10.1k pax
Sat
24
0
none
Busiest day this week: Friday 23 October with 4 ships and up to 10,136 passengers (Sun Princess, Seven Seas Voyager, Norwegian Pearl, Celestyal Discovery). Calmest: Saturday, no cruise ships.
Every ship in Mykonos, next 30 daysA one-day plan for Mykonos (all aboard 17:30)
Assumes docking at Tourlos at 08:00 and a Tuesday–Sunday Delos boat schedule.
08:15 Walk to the Sea Bus pier and ride to the Old Port.
08:45 Buy Delos boat tickets at the kiosk outside the boats by the Old Port (sold from 15 minutes before departure).
09:00 Boat to Delos (30–40 minutes). Take water, a hat and sun cream; there is little shade on the site.
09:45 Explore Delos: the Terrace of the Lions, the theatre quarter and the museum.
12:00 Boat back to Mykonos.
12:45 Lunch in Chora, then walk to Little Venice and the Kato Mili windmills.
14:30 Visit Panagia Paraportiani and the lanes around Matoyianni Street.
16:00 Sea Bus back to Tourlos and be on board by 16:30, 60 minutes before all-aboard.
What to see in Mykonos on a cruise day
Delos
The mythical birthplace of Apollo and one of the largest archaeological sites in Greece, covering a whole island. Temples, houses with mosaics and the Terrace of the Lions.
⏱ 4 hours including the boat€20 boat return + €20 site entry, reduced €10 (2025–2026)
Tip: On Mondays boats run less often (10:00 out, 13:30 back). Sailings are cancelled in strong winds.
Little Venice
A row of 18th-century captains' houses with balconies built over the sea on the west side of town.
⏱ 30 minutesFree
Tip: Go in the morning. It is packed at sunset.
Kato Mili windmills
A row of whitewashed windmills on the low ridge above Little Venice, the island's best-known view.
⏱ 20 minutesFree
Tip: Five minutes' walk from Little Venice. Little shade.
Panagia Paraportiani
A cluster of five chapels joined into one whitewashed building near the old harbour, dating from the 15th to 17th centuries.
⏱ 15 minutesFree to view from outside
Tip: Close to the Old Port, so a good first or last stop.
Chora lanes and Matoyianni Street
The main shopping lane and the maze of narrow streets around it, built to confuse pirates and wind.
⏱ 1–2 hoursFree
Tip: Lanes are narrow and fill with tour groups from mid-morning. Note landmarks so you can find your way back.
Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
Pottery and grave finds from the purification pit of Rheneia, near the Old Port.
⏱ 45 minutes€5 full, €3 reduced (2025)
Tip: Open 09:00–16:00 and closed on Tuesdays in the 2025 schedule.
Old harbour waterfront
The curved harbour front with the small church of Agios Nikolaos, fishing boats and the Delos ticket kiosks.
⏱ 30 minutesFree
Tip: This is where the Sea Bus and tenders land; easy to combine with Paraportiani.
Beaches near Mykonos cruise port
Agios Stefanos
KTEL bus from the Old Port station, or walk 15–20 minutes north from Tourlos · 5 min by bus · €1.50–2.50 (2026)
The closest sandy beach to the New Port. Sunbeds and tavernas.
Ornos
KTEL bus from Fabrika station · 5 min · €1.50–2.50 (2026)
Sheltered sandy bay, good in north winds. Buses every 30 minutes.
Platis Gialos
KTEL bus from Fabrika station · 10 min · €1.50–2.50 (2026)
Family beach with sunbeds. Buses roughly hourly.
Paradise
KTEL bus from Fabrika station · 15 min · €1.50–2.50 (2026)
Known for beach bars and music. Buses every 30–60 minutes.
What to eat in Mykonos
Kopanisti (peppery soft cheese) and louza (cured pork)
Tavernas in Chora; both are local specialities on most traditional menus
Grilled fish
Kounelas fish taverna, near the Old Port in Chora
Taverna meze and seafood
Niko's Taverna, near the old harbour in Chora
Amygdalota (almond sweets)
Bakeries and sweet shops in Chora's lanes
Ship excursion or do it yourself?
Varies by line
Ship excursion avg, per person
€45
DIY day avg, per person
Depends on line
Saving, per person
Ship tour prices differ by cruise line and change often, so we only show ones we could verify. Check your line's cruise planner.
| Item | Ship tour | On your own | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mykonos Town walking | Guided walk; price varies by line | Free on foot after a €2–2.50 Sea Bus | Depends on your line's tour price |
| Beach afternoon | Beach transfer; price varies by line | €1.50–2.50 bus each way from Fabrika (2026) | Depends on your line's tour price |
Mykonos is easy to do on your own. The only case for a ship tour is Delos when the public boat schedule does not fit your call, or when meltemi winds make independent boats unreliable; ship tours have a guide on the site, which has little shade or explanation. For the town and the beaches, the Sea Bus and the KTEL buses are enough.
Common mistakes cruise passengers make in Mykonos
Walking from Tourlos to town on the main road
Instead: Take the Sea Bus or the bus. The road is busy and has no pavement in places.
Turning up for Delos on a Monday expecting the full schedule
Instead: Monday has fewer boats. Check the kiosk times the day before or take the 10:00 sailing.
Relying on a taxi to get back to the ship
Instead: Mykonos has only a few dozen taxis. Use the Sea Bus or the bus and leave a buffer.
Staying in Little Venice for sunset on a short call
Instead: Check all-aboard first. If you sail before sunset, see Little Venice in the morning.
Forgetting the Greek cruise fee
Instead: Mykonos has the highest rate: up to €20 per passenger from June to September and €12 in October (2026), charged by your line.
Safety: is Mykonos safe for cruise passengers?
Mykonos Town is safe by day. The main risks are traffic on the narrow roads outside town (many have no pavement and quad bikes are common), sunburn and heat on Delos, and pickpocketing in crowded lanes and on full buses. Strong meltemi winds in July and August can stop the Sea Bus and Delos boats and make tender transfers rough.
Scams and tourist traps
- Waterfront and Little Venice restaurants that serve seafood priced by weight without showing the weight or price. Ask for the price per kilo and the weight before it is cooked.
- Unlicensed drivers at the New Port offering rides into town at high flat rates. Use the Sea Bus, the bus or a marked taxi.
- Bars and restaurants adding a large service charge or charging for items you did not order. Check the bill against the menu.
Emergency number: 112
Practical information
Crowds
Mykonos can have several ships and ferries in on the same day. The Old Port and Matoyianni Street are busiest from 10:00 to 13:00; Little Venice is busiest at sunset. The early Delos boats are the calmest. Go to the windmills before 10:00 or after 15:00. If you are docked, take an early Sea Bus before the shuttle queues form.
Accessibility
If your ship docks at Tourlos, the Sea Bus is described as wheelchair accessible, and the Old Port waterfront is flat. Chora's lanes are narrow, uneven and partly stepped; Little Venice and the windmills are reachable on level-to-gentle routes from the Old Port, but expect cobbles. Tendering requires stepping into a moving boat and depends on the crew's decision on the day. Delos has rough paths and no step-free routes.
If it rains
Rain is rare from May to September. Wind is the more common problem: in strong meltemi the Delos boats and the Sea Bus may be suspended. On a bad day, use the bus into town, visit the Archaeological Museum near the Old Port, and spend the time in Chora's cafés and shops.
Money, language, time
Currency: EUR · Language: Greek · Time zone: EET (UTC+2), EEST (UTC+3) in summer
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Sources & method
Facts checked against official sources: October 2026
- Municipality of Mykonos – How to get to Delos
- Ephorate of Antiquities of Cyclades – museums and sites, hours and tickets
- MSC Cruises – Greece cruise passenger fee
- Cruise Industry News – AIDA to pass Greek taxes to guests (Aug 2026)
- Greeka – Mykonos ports
- Greeka – KTEL buses in Mykonos
- Santorini Dave – Mykonos ferry port
- CruiseMapper – Mykonos port
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