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Cruise passengers visiting Greek islands will now pay a seasonal disembarkation fee, following the implementation of a new measure by the Greek government that takes effect on July 21.
Officially referred to as the “sustainable tourism fee,” the new charge is aimed at supporting island infrastructure and addressing the impacts of high visitor volumes, particularly on popular destinations such as Mykonos and Santorini.
The fee applies per passenger and per port of disembarkation, and varies according to the time of year and the island visited.
Disembarkation fee structure
According to information published by the Greek authorities:
- From June 1 to September 30:
- €20 per passenger for Mykonos and Santorini
- €5 per passenger for all other island ports
- During April 1 to May 31 and throughout October:
- €12 for Mykonos and Santorini
- €3 for other ports
- From November 1 to March 31:
- €4 for Mykonos and Santorini
- €1 for other ports
This fee applies to cruise ships docking at any Greek island, and is collected per person, per stop.
Payment and enforcement
Cruise operators or their agents are responsible for declaring and paying the fee through a dedicated online platform. Payments are processed on a quarterly basis.
Failure to comply with the regulation may result in restrictions, including a ban on further port calls or disembarkation of passengers at Greek island ports.
According to the Hellenic Ports Association, Mykonos alone welcomed approximately 768 cruise ships and 1.29 million passengers in 2023, highlighting the scale of cruise tourism in the region.
With information from Euronews.
