New cruise passenger fee for guests visiting Greek ports

Starting 21 July 2025, the Greek Government has introduced a new cruise passenger fee for all guests visiting Greek ports, as part of their Sustainable Tourism Programme. This fee, similar to those already in place for hotels and other types of accommodation, is designed to support local infrastructure, promote sustainable tourism, and enhance visitors’ experience.

 

Please note that this mandatory fee applies to all guests, regardless of age, who transit through a Greek port – including ports of call as well as the port of disembarkation. 

 

Below is a summary of the fees, by Season, per person and per port:

Travel Period	Mykonos & Santorini	All Other Greek Ports
1 Jun – 30 Sep	€20 p.p.	€5 p.p.
1 Oct  – 31 Oct	€12 p.p.	€3 p.p.
1 Apr  – 31 May	€12 p.p.	€3 p.p.
1 Nov  – 31 Mar	€4 p.p.	€1 p.p.

 

For your convenience, MSC Cruises will pay this fee directly to the Greek authorities on your behalf. We will simply add the fee to your shipboard account the night before each visit to a Greek port. If you choose to stay on board and do not go ashore, the expense will be automatically removed from your account within 24 hours.

 

Please note that these fees are set and mandated by the Greek authorities and apply to all cruise lines operating in Greece. MSC Cruises does not determine or control these charges.