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 |
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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.
FAQs
Booking & Charges Related to the New Fee
Payment Logistics & Billing
Can I pay the fee in advance before I travel or when I first get on the ship?
Fee Collection & Use
Does MSC Cruises keep any of the money? Will the Greek government pay MSC Cruises for collecting the fee for them?
The fees will be collected and will be transferred to the Government as per normal procedures. MSC Cruises does not receive any financial benefits, and the cost of collection is the responsibility of the cruise line.
Will the money be used to directly improve the cruise port infrastructure?
Hypothetical Scenarios (Emergencies, Missed Boarding, etc.)
What if I am taken to hospital from the cruise ship, do I need to pay for every day I am in hospital?
What if I go ashore and don’t make it back to the ship in time, will I be charged for every night that I am stuck in a Greek port?
If I have to fly home in an emergency from a Greek port, do I have to pay the fee to go ashore?
Fee Enforcement & Documentation
Fee Calculation & Exemptions