Corfu Island (Kerkyra, Greece)
Cruise Port schedule, live map, terminals, news
Region
Baltic - Norwegian Fjords - Russia
Local Time
2021-04-17 05:37
12.4°C
3 m/s
52 °F / 11 °C
Corfu (Kerkyra) is a port town on Corfu island in Ionian Sea (eastern Mediterranean). The cruise port has a major influence on the island’s economy. The port is often included in Adriatic Sea cruise itineraries and also in itineraries between Italy and Greece.
Corfu attracts tourists with its amazing beaches and attractions like the old town (UNESCO world cultural heritage listed). Town's population is around 30,000.
The whole island has length of 40 ml (65 km) and width of 20 ml (32 km). Next photo show's the island's Old Fortress. This is a Venetian fortress that covers the promontory (the old town of Corfu).
For season 2016, despite 2015's decline due to Greece's economic crisis, Corfu Island's cruise port reported over 400 ship calls with handled over 700,000 passengers. Season 2019 had estimated 735,000 cruiseship passengers.
Corfu Island cruise terminal
Cruise ships to Corfu Island dock at Corfu - port town on the eastern coast. The cruise ship terminal is located on the Neo Limani ("New Port") and also serves as ferry port.
Passengers are transferred to the main terminal via shuttle buses. There are shuttles to the heart of Corfu too. If you prefer a walk, it will take you between twenty minutes to half an hour (the distance is 3 km). The walk is really nice along the ocean-side (you have to leave Corfu cruise port terminal on your left and walk right). You can also catch a taxi.. The ride from Corfu cruise port terminal to the Old Town varies from 8 to 10 euros.
The cruise terminal is equipped with 7 check-in counters, several Info Kiosk, X-ray screening equipment, first-aid clinic, accessibility for travelers with special needs, waiting hall (with free Wi-Fi), offices of rental car agencies, ATM, public phones, tax-free souvenir shop.
The official language of the area is Greek, the currency is Euro. The general working time in Corfu includes long lunch break – between 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM.
Corfu Island tours, shore excursions, hotels
City Tours and Shore Excursions
- New Fort: located on Plateía Solomou (Corfu’s north end). The fort dates from 16th century. You can also visit the New Fortress and the Museum of Authentic Casts.
- Esplanade: or Spianada is the largest Greek square.
- Royal Palace Museum of Asian Art: located on the Spianada’s north side. The building dates from 1816 and served as a Royal Palace of the British Lord High Commissioner. Now it houses stunning collection of art from China, Japan and India. You can also see the Archives of the Ionian Academy.
- Count Matthias Johann von der Schulenburg Statue: located on Spianada’s east side. In 1716, the Count commanded the island’s defense against the Turkish army.
- Old Town: it starts from the north side of Áyios Spyrídon church. The streets are narrow, the houses are Venetian- and Italian-styled.
- Corfu Archeological Museum/Gorgon Pediment: located at 1 A. Vraila Street.
- Tomb of Menekrates: dates from seventh (or sixth) century B.C. Located half a kilometer from the Archeological Museum.
- Temple of Artemis: dates from the 6th BC, located beyond Áyios Theodóros monastery.
- Dionysios Solomos Museum: located at 1 Arseniou Street. Houses collections related to the personal life of Solomonos.
Port Corfu Island cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Corfu Island, Kerkyra, Greece. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.
Day | Ship | Arrival | Departure |
---|---|---|---|
2 May, 2021 Sunday | ![]() | 22:00 | |
5 May, 2021 Wednesday | ![]() | 08:00 | 18:00 |
9 May, 2021 Sunday | ![]() | 06:00 | 22:00 |
12 May, 2021 Wednesday | ![]() | 08:00 | 18:00 |
12 May, 2021 Wednesday | ![]() | 08:00 | 14:00 |
16 May, 2021 Sunday | ![]() | 06:00 | 22:00 |
18 May, 2021 Tuesday | ![]() | 09:00 | 14:00 |
19 May, 2021 Wednesday | ![]() | 08:00 | 18:00 |
20 May, 2021 Thursday | ![]() | 12:00 | 19:00 |
22 May, 2021 Saturday | ![]() | 13:00 | 06:00 |
23 May, 2021 Sunday | ![]() | 06:00 | 22:00 |
25 May, 2021 Tuesday | ![]() | 09:00 | 15:00 |
26 May, 2021 Wednesday | ![]() | 08:00 | 18:00 |
27 May, 2021 Thursday | ![]() | 12:00 | 19:00 |
30 May, 2021 Sunday | ![]() | 06:00 | 22:00 |
- Accidents
Injured crew medevaced from MSC Cruises' ship MSC Lirica in Corfu, Greece
A 44-year-old electrician, crew member on MSC Cruises' ship MSC Lirica, has been injured on Wednesday, April 7, while trying to change a cooling...
April 11, 2021 - Accidents
VIDEO: Fire on MSC Cruises' ship MSC Lirica in Greece
A fire broke out aboard one of MSC Cruises' ships idled in Greece on Thursday, March 11. The fire was reported at 3:42 p.m. local time aboard MSC...
March 12, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Virgin Voyages' 3rd ship named Resilient Lady
Virgin Voyages named its 3rd cruise ship, scheduled for delivery on July 1, 2022, "Resilient Lady". The 110,000 GT, 2770-passenger ship will enter...
March 8, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Ritz-Carlton delays Evrima cruise ship's maiden voyage to July 2021
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has again decided to delay the maiden voyage of the company's first superyacht - Evrima. The brand's (and boat's...
January 23, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises bases 3 Royal-class ships in Europe for 2021 season
Princess Cruises’ 2021 programme will see 3 Royal-class cruise ships based in Europe, including the newest addition to the fleet, Enchanted...
October 8, 2020 - Cruise Industry
TUI Cruises resumes sailings to Greece
The Germany-based company TUI Cruises on Sunday, September 13, will become the first major cruise company to restart Greek Island sailings since the...
September 13, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian Cruise Line to sail 7 ships in Europe 2021-2022
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line introduced a collection of new European itineraries for 2021-2022, with passengers able to choose from 7 liners deployed in...
August 29, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Marella Explorer to set sail from Corfu, Greece on October 2
Marella Cruises UK announced its plans to welcome passengers back onboard its liners when the UK Government travel advice changes. Customers can book...
August 13, 2020 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises resumes operations in the Mediterranean starting August 16
MSC Cruises announced that flagship MSC Grandiosa and MSC Magnifica are due to resume operations in the Mediterranean starting from August 16 and 29...
August 9, 2020 - Cruise Industry
6 Greek ports open to cruise ships on August 1
Harry Theoharis (Greece's Tourism Minister) on July 28 announced that 6 domestic seaports will open to cruise ships on August 1. The...
July 28, 2020 - show more news