Mykonos Cruise Port Guide

The short answer

Most ships dock at Tourlos, about 2 miles from town. The easiest way in is the Sea Bus boat (€2.50, about every 30 minutes). Mykonos pays the top Greek cruise fee (€20 in summer), and wind can cancel the boat to Delos.

Getting ashoreDock or tender

Distance to townTourlos is about 3 km (2 miles) from Mykonos Town (Chora).

Gateway forMykonos Town (Little Venice, windmills), Delos island

Mykonos SeaBus (small ferry) to Mykonos Town (Old Port)About 8–12 minutes · €2.50 per person (operator)

On the chart

Where Mykonos lies

Antique-style chart of Greek Isles & Eastern Med with ports marked

Mykonos Istanbul Athens Argostoli Bodrum Chania Corfu Heraklion Itea Izmir Katakolon Kos Kuşadası Limassol Milos Nafplio Patmos Rhodes Santorini Sarandë Syros Thessaloniki Volos Zakynthos

Where your ship docks

Most ships dock at the New Port (Tourlos), north of town. Some ships may anchor and tender; check with your line.

Shuttle. No free shuttle confirmed. The SeaBus (€2.50) is the main link. Some lines sell their own shuttle.

From the gangway

Getting to the sights

The way	Time	Cost
Mykonos SeaBus (small ferry) to Mykonos Town (Old Port)	About 8–12 minutes	€2.50 per person (operator)
KTEL bus to Mykonos Town	Unverified	Unverified
Boat from Mykonos Town (near Agios Nikolaos church) to Delos	Up to about 1 hour each way (Hellenic Heritage says 'approximately 1 hour')	Boat €20 adult, €10 age 6–12 (Municipality of Mykonos). Site entry extra: €20.

Mykonos SeaBus (small ferry) to Mykonos Town (Old Port)

Time About 8–12 minutesCost €2.50 per person (operator)

Walk from the ship to the SeaBus stop at the cruise dock.
Buy a ticket on board, at Delos Tours offices, or online.
Ride to the Old Port in town.

Season 1 Apr–30 Oct. From the cruise dock, 08:30–22:45, about every 30 minutes until 17:30, then less often. All boats are wheelchair accessible.

KTEL bus to Mykonos Town

Time UnverifiedCost Unverified

Find the KTEL stop at the New Port.
Ride to the Old Port or Fabrika stop.

No night buses. Bus info phone (+30) 22890 26797 (Greeka).

Boat from Mykonos Town (near Agios Nikolaos church) to Delos

Time Up to about 1 hour each way (Hellenic Heritage says 'approximately 1 hour')Cost Boat €20 adult, €10 age 6–12 (Municipality of Mykonos). Site entry extra: €20.

Take the SeaBus to town.
Buy the boat ticket at the booth by the boats (sold 15 minutes before departure).
Tue–Sun departures 09:00, 10:00, 11:30, 17:00; returns 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 19:30. Mondays: 10:00 and 17:00 out.

Boats run only if the weather allows. Strong meltemi winds can cancel trips. Check the timetable on the day.

Worth the trip

What to see

Little Venice and the windmills

Iconic sea-front houses and the row of windmills.

How: Walk from the Old Port.
Time: 1–2 hours
Tickets: Free

Delos archaeological site

Sacred island of Apollo; one of Greece's great ancient sites.

How: Boat from Mykonos Town.
Time: Half day (about 4 hours with boats)
Tickets: €20 full; includes the site museum (Hellenic Heritage). Summer 08:00–20:00; shorter Sep–Oct. Nov: 08:00–16:00.

Mykonos Town lanes (Chora)

White lanes, churches, shops.

How: Walk; town is car-free.
Time: 1–3 hours
Tickets: Free

Archaeological Museum of Mykonos

Finds from nearby Rineia.

How: Short walk from the Old Port.
Time: 30–45 minutes
Tickets: Unverified price; see hh.gr

A day ashore

Your day, hour by hour

Planned for a typical call. Check your ship's all-aboard time and be back an hour early. The ship will not wait.

Walk off the ship and take the SeaBus to the Old Port.
If Delos is your goal, go straight to the Delos boat booth and take the 10:00 or 11:30 boat.
Return on the 13:30 or 15:00 boat.
Walk to Little Venice and the windmills.
Take the SeaBus back at least 75 minutes before all-aboard (the boats run about every 30 minutes).
Be on the ship 30 minutes before all-aboard.

Wise counsel

What goes wrong, and how to avoid it

Beware

Strong wind (meltemi) can cancel Delos boats.
Crowded lanes when several ships are in.
Delos has no shade and uneven ground.
Fewer SeaBus departures after 17:30.

Do this

Delos is closed on some holidays; check hh.gr announcements.
Bring a hat and water for Delos.
The SeaBus is cash-friendly; bring small euros.

Practical matters

Fees, money and access

Rules & fees

Greek cruise passenger fee (per person, per port, from 21 July 2025): Santorini and Mykonos €20 (1 Jun–30 Sep), €12 (Apr–May and Oct), €4 (Nov–Mar). All other Greek ports: €5 / €3 / €1 for the same seasons. Most lines add it to your onboard bill. MSC says it charges only guests who go ashore; other lines may charge everyone.
Delos site €20; Delos boat €20 adult.

Accessibility

The SeaBus has wheelchair access, and the main waterfront streets in town are usable. The back lanes have steps. Delos is rough ground and not wheelchair friendly.