Where do the cruise ships dock in Crete?

Port of Souda
Cruise ships dock in the Port of Souda which is actually a neighbouring town to Chania. From the ship there were some beautiful views of the coastline of Crete but the other way it was a busy working port which serves the ferry’s that go around the Greek Islands.

Where is the port in Crete Greece?

Chania
Heraklion has the third busiest port in Greece, and serves around two million passengers a year. Located in central Crete along the north coast, Heraklion is 145km east of the town of Chania, 80km east of Rethymnon, and 3km west of the nearest airport: Nikos Kazantzakis International (airport code HER).

Where does Princess dock in Crete?

Princess Cruises – Port – Crete (Heraklion), Greece.

Do cruises go to Crete?

On Greek Island cruises to Crete, you’ll be swept up in the beauty of the island and the small, bustling towns there, like Chania, where your cruise ship will dock.

How many ports are there in Crete?

5 ports
Crete ports There are 5 ports on the northern coast of Crete that connect the island with mainland Greece and the Aegean Islands. You can catch a ferry from Athens to 3 Crete ports: Heraklion, Chania and Sitia.

How far is Heraklion airport from port?

3 km
The distance between Heraklion Airport Terminal and Heraklion Port (Station) is 3 km.

Where is Souda Bay Crete?

The U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay is located on the island of Crete, Greece on the Hellenic (Greek) Air Force Base near the village of Mouzouras, 17 kilometers (approximately 10 miles) east of the city of Chania.

What is Souda Bay known for?

Souda Bay is the location of three major military installations: the Hellenic Navy’s Crete Naval Station, which also houses the NATO Maritime Interidiction Operational Training Centre; the Hellenic Air Force’s Souda Air Base on Akrotiri Peninsula, base of the 115th Combat Wing; and the NATO Missile Firing Installation.

How do you get to Souda Bay Greece?

The nearest airport to Souda Bay (Water) is Heraklion (HER) Airport which is 95.3 km away. Other nearby airports include Milos (MLO) (138.2 km), Santorini (JTR) (157.8 km) and Paros (PAS) (191.7 km).

What is nicer Chania or Heraklion?

Chania is famous around Crete and Greece for its incredible architecture. Though Heraklion has several impressive buildings, it pales in comparison to Chania. On the other hand, Heraklion is more authentic, for lack of a better word. Both have a lively local population, but Chania is more touristy.