Currently under progression is a new passenger terminal of 2,000sq mtr, and a pier extension, in order to provide berth accommodation for at least 4 mid and mega vessels at the same time. During 2016, 148,000 cruise passengers visited the area of Chania on 86 calls by 14 different cruise lines. In 2017, more than 127,000 cruise passengers on 84 calls by 17 different cruise lines called at the port.
Regarding shore excursions, Chania can offer to the passengers all possibilities and fulfill all requests. Excursions to Museums (Archeological Museum and Maritime Museum), Archaeological sites (Ancient hellenic city of Aptera), Monasteries (Monastery of Ag. Triada), Natura – Botanical Parks, Traditional Cretan villages or even a city tour and a guided walk through the narrow streets of the Old Harbour.
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Year | Passengers (Pax) | Calls |
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2010 | 11,509 | 21 |
2011 | 158,118 | 72 |
2012 | 129,087 | 54 |
2013 | 124,205 | 47 |
2014 | 33,304 | 38 |
2015 | 96,612 | 59 |
2016 | 147,915 | 86 |
2017 | 128,067 | 84 |
2018 | 139,944 | 78 |
2019 | 265,956 | 132 |
2020 | 105 | 10 |
2021 | 45,619 | 76 |
2022 | 179,681 | 121 |
2023 | 217,552 | 122 |
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