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Katakolon (Olympia, Greece)

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Katakolon cruise port

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Mediterranean - Black Sea

Local Time
2026-09-30 21:12

min: 58 °F (14 °C) / max: 75 °F (24 °C) 70°F
21.1°C
Wind: 86°/ 3.6 m/s Gust: 4.6 m/sWind: 86°/ 3.6 m/s Gust: 4.6 m/sGentle breeze
3.6 m/s
Min / Max Temperature75 °F / 24 °C
58 °F / 15 °C
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Port Katakolon 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 Katakolon, Olympia, Greece. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

DayShipArrivalDeparture
2 August, 2028
Wednesday
Silversea Cruises Cruises cruise lineSilver Shadow08:0018:00
2 August, 2028
Wednesday
MSC Cruises Cruises cruise lineMSC Orchestra09:0019:00
4 August, 2028
Friday
AIDA Cruises Cruises cruise lineAIDAblu17:0017:00
9 August, 2028
Wednesday
MSC Cruises Cruises cruise lineMSC Orchestra09:0019:00
11 August, 2028
Friday
Viking Cruises Cruises cruise lineViking Jupiter
12 August, 2028
Saturday
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Cruises cruise lineSeven Seas Grandeur08:0018:00
16 August, 2028
Wednesday
Viking Cruises Cruises cruise lineViking Star
16 August, 2028
Wednesday
MSC Cruises Cruises cruise lineMSC Orchestra09:0019:00
19 August, 2028
Saturday
Princess Cruises Cruises cruise lineEnchanted Princess07:0016:00
22 August, 2028
Tuesday
Viking Cruises Cruises cruise lineViking Star
23 August, 2028
Wednesday
MSC Cruises Cruises cruise lineMSC Orchestra09:0019:00
25 August, 2028
Friday
AIDA Cruises Cruises cruise lineAIDAblu08:0017:00
26 August, 2028
Saturday
Oceania Cruises Cruises cruise lineOceania Allura10:0018:00
27 August, 2028
Sunday
Viking Cruises Cruises cruise lineViking Jupiter
30 August, 2028
Wednesday
Princess Cruises Cruises cruise lineEnchanted Princess08:0017:00
30 August, 2028
Wednesday
MSC Cruises Cruises cruise lineMSC Orchestra09:0019:00

Katakolon (aka Katakolo) is a port town in Pyrgos municipality (Elis region, Greece), with population of around 500. The port is on Ionian Sea (central Mediterranean), approx 11 km (7 ml) west of region's capital Pyrgos. The town is connected with Pyrgos and Olympia (archaeological site) via railway.

As cruise port, Katakolon is a popular stop for cruise ships as the gateway to Olympia (45-min drive distance), where in ancient Greece were held the famous Olympic Games (every four years for around 12 centuries - from 8th BC to 4th AD). The site was dedicated to the thunder god Zeus and attracted visitors from all over the world. The small port town is surrounded by low hills with forests. Also nearby (within walking distance) is the sunken ancient city Pheia.

Other popular tourist attractions inlude Lighthouse (built in 1865), Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, Mythology Park (labyrinth-shaped, established in 2017), the Byzantine fortress Pontikokastro's ruins (northeast of the port).

Season 2019 had estimated ~421,000 cruiseship passengers.

Katakolon cruise terminal

Katakolon cruise terminal is very close to downtown (within 10 min walking distance). The closest international airports are Zakynthos Airport (on Zakynthos Island, 2 hours away) and Kalamata Airport (mainland Greece).

The cruise port has capacity to handle larger ships at a dedicated pier. The terminal building is 2-story and has security and administrative facilities. A duty-free shop is also available at the pier. The closest beach is Plakes (aka Renata Beach). Can rental office is also located close to the cruise terminal, as well as taxis. The train station is 15-min away from the port.