Cruise to Greece? NEW TAX Incoming for Tourists! 2025/2026
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The tax is mandatory for everyone, regardless of age, and applies both to port stops and embarkation/disembarkation.
MSC Cruises has confirmed that the tax will be charged directly to your onboard account the night before each stop at a Greek port.
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If you're planning a cruise to Greece in 2025 or 2026, there’s important news you need to know: the Greek government has introduced a new tourist tax for cruise passengers. Starting July 21, 2025, every traveler getting off a cruise ship in popular Greek ports like Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, and more will have to pay a mandatory fee. In this video, I’ll explain: • How much this new cruise tax costs per person • The difference between high, mid, and low season tax rates • How MSC Cruises and Celestyal Cruises are handling this new charge • Which destinations in Greece are affected TAX RATES 2025–2026 • Mykonos & Santorini: up to €20 per person in high season • Other Greek ports: up to €5 per person This new Greece cruise tax is officially set by the Greek government to support local infrastructure and sustainable tourism. It’s not an extra charge from cruise lines, but it will appear on your onboard account or final bill. If you love Mediterranean cruises, Greek islands travel tips, or want to stay updated on the latest cruise news and fees, make sure to subscribe, like, and comment below. Let me know: were you planning a trip to Greece? What do you think about this new tax?