Greece to Charge Cruise Passenger Fee from July 1 — Up to €20 at Santorini, Mykonos
Greece will introduce a new cruise passenger fee starting July 1, 2025, with rates reaching 20 euros per person at the country’s most popular island ports, Santorini and Mykonos. The move is part of a broader effort to manage high visitor volume and fund much-needed infrastructure upgrades.
The levy, approved under Law 5162/2024, aims to ease pressure on heavily trafficked destinations while boosting public revenue to support tourism-related infrastructure projects both locally and nationally.
Although the fee was initially scheduled to take effect in June, the rollout was postponed due to a drop in tourist traffic to Santorini following seismic activity earlier this year. With conditions stabilizing and visitor numbers rebounding, authorities confirmed that implementation will proceed as of July.
Cruise passenger fee structure
The fee is charged per passenger, per port and varies by destination and season:
Peak season (June 1 – September 30):
– Santorini & Mykonos: 20 euros
– All other ports: 5 euros
Shoulder season (April 1 – May 31 & October 1 – 31):
– Santorini & Mykonos: 12 euros
– All other ports: 3 euros
Low season (November 1 – March 31):
– Santorini & Mykonos: 4 euros
– All other ports: 1 euro
The fee is collected at the point of disembarkation and is not subject to VAT. Revenues will be allocated to enhance port infrastructure, support sustainable tourism initiatives, and fund local development.
