Heraklion, Greeceupdated 11 Aug 2026

How busy is Heraklion?

Packed

Busier than 99% of days here.

Why it reads Packed
1 ship · at least 2,720 guests
School holidays
Germany, France and the Netherlands
Height of the season
14 of August's 21 remaining days read Packed.

Built from the confirmed port schedule and holiday calendars — recomputed last night.

Tours & activities Busy day — book ahead, skip the lines Heraklion reads Packed on this date. Booking timed-entry tickets and tours ahead keeps you out of the longest lines at the busiest attractions. Book skip-the-line tickets & tours →

Who's in port, hour by hour

Costa Fortunaat least 2,720 · in port, times unknown

Times from the public cruise schedule. Ship figures are beds on board, not headcounts — real numbers can only be higher.

Tours & activities for this day

The year at a glance

One square per day, on Heraklion's own scale. Grey means already past. Tap any day for its full forecast.

Calm Lively Busy Packed past today ○ no data

Forecasts run to 21 Jul 2027.

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The expert dossier

How to play the heavy days in Heraklion

Knossos first, museum second, both booked. The palace at opening beats the buses and the heat; the museum at midday keeps the story going in air conditioning. One combined ticket, zero lines, the whole Minoan day solved by 15:00. skip-the-line Knossos tour →

When a site and its museum split one story, the site takes the cool hours and the museum takes the hot ones.

Show the rest of the plan

Give the cruise wave the slip southward. On heavy ship days the fountain square and market lanes carry the crowd. Archanes' streets and the Peza wine country are twenty minutes and a world away. wine country tasting tour →

Come back for the mole at dusk. Koules at golden hour, the Cretan Sea breaking on the breakwater, dinner in the lanes off Korai square afterward — the city's best hours are its last.

Timing guidance in this dossier is editorial advice; the measured prediction is the verdict above.

The five that matter, ranked by queue-risk

The plan above leans on these — ranked by queue-risk, highest first. On the heaviest days, rank order is visit order.

  1. 1

    Knossos Queue-beast

    The Minoan palace is Crete's most visited sight and shows it: ticket line plus cruise waves plus heat from late morning. Timed e-tickets exist — use them.

    On a busy day: First hour or last two, ticket bought ahead; the painted halls at opening are worth the alarm clock.

    Best window: at opening, or after 16:00 skip-the-line Knossos tour →
  2. 2

    The Heraklion Archaeological Museum Timed entry

    The other half of Knossos — the frescoes and the snake goddesses live here. Groups sweep the highlight rooms mid-morning.

    On a busy day: Pair it with Knossos on one ticket, museum at midday in the cool while the site bakes.

    Best window: midday, after the groups
  3. 3

    The Koules fortress & Venetian harbor Queue-proof

    The sea fort and the mole walk — Heraklion's free evening ritual, never gated, rarely tight.

    On a busy day: Sunset from the mole; the fortress interior is a quick, cool visit any hour.

    Best window: sunset

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  1. 4

    The old city — 25 Avgoustou to the Morosini fountain Chokepoint

    The lion fountain square and the market lanes carry the city's foot traffic; cruise mornings thicken it noticeably.

    On a busy day: Coffee at the fountain early, market before noon, then let the afternoon happen elsewhere.

    Best window: morning Cretan food and market walk →
  2. 5

    The escapes — Archanes, wine country & Matala Escape

    Twenty minutes south the island turns to vineyards and village squares; an hour more and you are at Matala's caves. None of it ever truly fills.

    On a busy day: The standing answer to a cruise-heavy day in town.

    Best window: any afternoon wine country tasting tour →

Where the crowd actually goes

The ranking works because the crowd keeps to a few streets. Here is where it actually goes — and where it never does.

What jams

  • Knossos late morning: Ticket line, tour groups and sun, all at once.Worst 10:30–15:00.
  • The Morosini fountain & market lanes: The city's social knot, thickened by cruise mornings.

What stays calm

  • The Venetian walls & Martinengo bastion: The rampart walk above the city, all breeze and views.
  • Archanes & the Peza vineyards: Village squares and tasting rooms twenty minutes south.

Show the full crowd geography

  • The museum's fresco rooms at group hours: Mid-morning sweeps; the rest of the collection stays calm.
  • The mole past Koules: The breakwater walk — the further out, the fewer.

The day's rhythm: Knossos and the museum set the visitor clock — both peak late morning when cruise excursions and heat coincide, both breathe at opening and after four. The city itself runs a Greek urban day: slow start, market mornings, a long evening on the fountain squares and the harbor mole that has nothing to do with any ship schedule.

Or reschedule to this day instead

Wednesday 12 August — Busy

Busy instead of Packed — the nearest calmer day ahead of yours.

Tue 11 AugWed 12 Aug
BandPackedBusy
Busier than99%83%
Ships1 · ≥ 2,7201 · ≥ 728
See Wednesday's full day →

Alternative destinations for this day

Each one opens that city's own forecast.

This day, on the record

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August 2026 in Heraklion: 21 of 21 days forecast Busy or Packed. Only 11–31 August is in our current window — 21 of August's 31 days. Cruise ships call on 16 of 21 days (peak Thu 13 Aug: 3 ships, guest capacity at least 4,990). Typical August here: hot and dry — around 31°C by day, rain on about 4 days. Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026, recomputed nightly: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#m-2026-08

Usually around 31° by day, rain on about 4 days.

September 2026 in Heraklion: 22 of 30 days forecast Busy or Packed. Cruise ships call on 22 of 30 days (peak Tue 1 Sep: 3 ships, guest capacity at least 6,504). Typical September here: hot and showery — around 28°C by day, rain on about 4 days. Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026, recomputed nightly: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#m-2026-09

Usually around 28° by day, rain on about 4 days.

October 2026 in Heraklion: 11 of 31 days forecast Busy or Packed. Cruise ships call on 19 of 31 days (peak Thu 1 Oct: 4 ships, guest capacity at least 4,922). Typical October here: warm and showery — around 25°C by day, rain on about 7 days. Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026, recomputed nightly: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#m-2026-10

Usually around 25° by day, rain on about 7 days.

November 2026 in Heraklion: 0 of 30 days forecast Busy or Packed. Cruise ships call on 14 of 30 days (peak Mon 23 Nov: 1 ship, guest capacity at least 2,094). Typical November here: mild and showery — around 22°C by day, rain on about 9 days. Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026, recomputed nightly: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#m-2026-11

Usually around 22° by day, rain on about 9 days.

December 2026 in Heraklion: 0 of 31 days forecast Busy or Packed. Cruise ships call on 9 of 31 days (peak Thu 10 Dec: 1 ship, guest capacity at least 1,984). Typical December here: mild and wet — around 18°C by day, rain on about 11 days. Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026, recomputed nightly: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#m-2026-12

Usually around 18° by day, rain on about 11 days.

January 2027 in Heraklion: 0 of 31 days forecast Busy or Packed. Cruise ships call on 9 of 31 days (peak Fri 8 Jan: 1 ship, guest capacity at least 998). Typical January here: the coolest, wettest stretch of the year — around 15°C by day, rain on about 13 days. Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026, recomputed nightly: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#m-2027-01

Usually around 15° by day, rain on about 13 days.

February 2027 in Heraklion: 0 of 28 days forecast Busy or Packed. Typical February here: mild and wet — around 16°C by day, rain on about 11 days. Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026, recomputed nightly: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#m-2027-02

Usually around 16° by day, rain on about 11 days.

March 2027 in Heraklion: 2 of 31 days forecast Busy or Packed. Cruise ships call on 6 of 31 days (peak Mon 29 Mar: 2 ships, guest capacity at least 4,154). Typical March here: mild and wet — around 17°C by day, rain on about 12 days. Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026, recomputed nightly: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#m-2027-03

Usually around 17° by day, rain on about 12 days.

April 2027 in Heraklion: 9 of 30 days forecast Busy or Packed. Cruise ships call on 16 of 30 days (peak Thu 15 Apr: 2 ships, guest capacity at least 4,812). Typical April here: mild and showery — around 20°C by day, rain on about 6 days. Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026, recomputed nightly: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#m-2027-04

Usually around 20° by day, rain on about 6 days.

May 2027 in Heraklion: 19 of 31 days forecast Busy or Packed. Cruise ships call on 20 of 31 days (peak Tue 25 May: 2 ships, guest capacity at least 6,112). Typical May here: warm and showery — around 24°C by day, rain on about 6 days. Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026, recomputed nightly: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#m-2027-05

Usually around 24° by day, rain on about 6 days.

June 2027 in Heraklion: 21 of 30 days forecast Busy or Packed. Cruise ships call on 21 of 30 days (peak Mon 7 Jun: 1 ship, guest capacity at least 4,300). Typical June here: hot and dry — around 28°C by day, rain on about 2 days. Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026, recomputed nightly: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#m-2027-06

Usually around 28° by day, rain on about 2 days.

July 2027 in Heraklion: 21 of 21 days forecast Busy or Packed. Only 1–21 July is in our current window — 21 of July's 31 days. Cruise ships call on 16 of 21 days (peak Mon 5 Jul: 1 ship, guest capacity at least 4,300). Typical July here: hot and dry — around 31°C by day, rain on about 2 days. Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026, recomputed nightly: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#m-2027-07

Usually around 31° by day, rain on about 2 days.

August 2026 — 21 days left in August
Tue 11 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 11 Aug 2026 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,720 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 12 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Costa Fortuna — guest capacity 2,720
Confidence86%
Wed 12 Aug Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 12 Aug 2026 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 728 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Tue 11 Aug·Thu 13 Aug ›Ships in port 08:00–18:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–18:00
Confidence86%
Thu 13 Aug Packed the busiest day in our forecast · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 13 Aug 2026 is forecast Packed, the busiest day of its forecast year. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,990 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 12 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • AIDAblu — guest capacity 2,192 08:00–16:00
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
  • Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998
Confidence86%
Fri 14 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 14 Aug 2026 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 15 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 15 Aug Busy busier than 78% of days here · Greece public holiday

Heraklion on Sat 15 Aug 2026 is forecast Busy. Why: Greece public holiday; Germany public holiday; France public holiday. The day's full record, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 16 Aug Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 16 Aug 2026 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 15 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 17 Aug Busy busier than 76% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 17 Aug 2026 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The day's full record, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 18 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 18 Aug 2026 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,720 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 17 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Costa Fortuna — guest capacity 2,720
Confidence86%
Wed 19 Aug Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 19 Aug 2026 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,814 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–15:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 17 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 08:00–15:00
Confidence86%
Thu 20 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 20 Aug 2026 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,730 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 22 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
  • Viking Sea — guest capacity 930
Confidence86%
Fri 21 Aug Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 21 Aug 2026 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy, plus 1 of unknown size. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 22 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
  • Renaissance — size unknown (uncounted)
Caveat1 ship of unknown size not counted — the capacity floor is understated.
Confidence86%
Sat 22 Aug Busy busier than 76% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 22 Aug 2026 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 2 Sep (Lively). The day's full record, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 23 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 23 Aug 2026 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,798 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 22 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
  • Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998
Confidence86%
Mon 24 Aug Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 24 Aug 2026 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,830 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 22 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 08:00–17:00
Confidence86%
Tue 25 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 25 Aug 2026 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,720 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 26 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Costa Fortuna — guest capacity 2,720
Confidence86%
Wed 26 Aug Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 26 Aug 2026 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 728 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 2 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–18:00
Confidence86%
Thu 27 Aug Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 27 Aug 2026 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 26 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 28 Aug Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 28 Aug 2026 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 29 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 29 Aug Busy busier than 75% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 29 Aug 2026 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 2 Sep (Lively). The day's full record, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 30 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 30 Aug 2026 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,730 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 29 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
  • Viking Sea — guest capacity 930
Confidence86%
Mon 31 Aug Busy busier than 76% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 31 Aug 2026 is forecast Busy. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; France school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Wed 2 Sep (Lively). The day's full record, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-08-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
September 2026 — 30 days
Tue 01 Sep Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 1 Sep 2026 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,504 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 31 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Azura — guest capacity 3,100
  • Costa Fortuna — guest capacity 2,720
  • Oceania Sirena — guest capacity 684 07:00–17:00
Confidence86%
Wed 02 Sep Lively busier than 60% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 2 Sep 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 03 Sep Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 3 Sep 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 2 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 04 Sep Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 4 Sep 2026 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 3 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 05 Sep Lively busier than 60% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 5 Sep 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 06 Sep Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 6 Sep 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 5 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 07 Sep Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 7 Sep 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,830 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 5 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 08:00–17:00
Confidence86%
Tue 08 Sep Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 8 Sep 2026 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,724 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 7 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Costa Fortuna — guest capacity 2,720
  • Norwegian Sky — guest capacity 2,004 07:00–17:00
Confidence86%
Wed 09 Sep Busy busier than 68% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 9 Sep 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 728 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 12 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–17:00
Confidence86%
Thu 10 Sep Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 10 Sep 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 12 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 11 Sep Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 11 Sep 2026 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 10 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 12 Sep Lively busier than 60% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 12 Sep 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 13 Sep Busy busier than 77% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 13 Sep 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 12 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 14 Sep Lively busier than 59% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 14 Sep 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 15 Sep Lively busier than 58% of days here

Heraklion on Tue 15 Sep 2026 is forecast Lively. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 16 Sep Busy busier than 78% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Wed 16 Sep 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,814 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–15:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 15 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 08:00–15:00
Confidence86%
Thu 17 Sep Busy busier than 77% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Thu 17 Sep 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 15 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 18 Sep Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Fri 18 Sep 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 19 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 19 Sep Lively busier than 58% of days here

Heraklion on Sat 19 Sep 2026 is forecast Lively. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 20 Sep Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany public holiday

Heraklion on Sun 20 Sep 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: Germany public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sat 19 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 21 Sep Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Mon 21 Sep 2026 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,215 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 20 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 07:00–19:00
Confidence86%
Tue 22 Sep Lively busier than 58% of days here

Heraklion on Tue 22 Sep 2026 is forecast Lively. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 23 Sep Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Wed 23 Sep 2026 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,660 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 22 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660 09:00–19:00
Confidence86%
Thu 24 Sep Busy busier than 77% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Thu 24 Sep 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 22 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 25 Sep Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Fri 25 Sep 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 22 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 26 Sep Busy busier than 66% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Sat 26 Sep 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 684 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Mon 28 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Oceania Nautica — guest capacity 684
Confidence86%
Sun 27 Sep Busy busier than 77% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Sun 27 Sep 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 28 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 28 Sep Lively busier than 58% of days here

Heraklion on Mon 28 Sep 2026 is forecast Lively. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 29 Sep Busy busier than 67% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Tue 29 Sep 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 728 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Mon 28 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Silver Nova — guest capacity 728
Confidence86%
Wed 30 Sep Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Wed 30 Sep 2026 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,996 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Tue 29 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-09-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Queen Anne — guest capacity 2,996
Confidence86%
October 2026 — 31 days
Thu 01 Oct Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓4

Heraklion on Thu 1 Oct 2026 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,922 guests at double occupancy, plus 1 of unknown size. Nearest calmer day: Fri 2 Oct (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • AIDAblu — guest capacity 2,192 08:00–16:00
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
  • Renaissance — size unknown (uncounted)
  • Viking Sea — guest capacity 930
Caveat1 ship of unknown size not counted — the capacity floor is understated.
Confidence86%
Fri 02 Oct Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Fri 2 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 3 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 03 Oct Lively busier than 45% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany public holiday

Heraklion on Sat 3 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: Germany public holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 112 guests at double occupancy. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Fri 2 Oct·Sun 4 Oct ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • SeaDream I — guest capacity 112
Confidence86%
Sun 04 Oct Lively busier than 63% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Sun 4 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sat 3 Oct·Mon 5 Oct ›Ships in port 07:00–12:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 05 Oct Lively busier than 64% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 5 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,830 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sun 4 Oct·Tue 6 Oct ›Ships in port 08:00–17:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 08:00–17:00
Confidence86%
Tue 06 Oct Lively busier than 42% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 6 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 07 Oct Busy busier than 73% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 7 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,032 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Tue 6 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 08:00–15:00
  • Seven Seas Navigator — guest capacity 490 08:00–17:00
  • Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–18:00
Confidence86%
Thu 08 Oct Lively busier than 64% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 8 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Wed 7 Oct·Fri 9 Oct ›Ships in port 07:00–12:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 09 Oct Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 9 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 8 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 10 Oct Lively busier than 44% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 10 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 11 Oct Busy busier than 67% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 11 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,208 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 10 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
  • Europa — guest capacity 408
Confidence86%
Mon 12 Oct Lively busier than 44% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 12 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 13 Oct Lively busier than 44% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 13 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 14 Oct Busy busier than 73% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 14 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,822 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Tue 13 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Arcadia — guest capacity 2,094
  • Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–18:00
Confidence86%
Thu 15 Oct Lively busier than 64% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 15 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Wed 14 Oct·Fri 16 Oct ›Ships in port 07:00–12:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 16 Oct Lively busier than 54% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 16 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 928 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Thu 15 Oct·Sat 17 Oct ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Sky — guest capacity 928
Confidence86%
Sat 17 Oct Lively busier than 45% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 17 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 18 Oct Busy busier than 65% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 18 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 17 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 19 Oct Lively busier than 46% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 19 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 20 Oct Busy busier than 75% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 20 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,878 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 19 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • AIDAstella — guest capacity 2,194 09:00–19:00
  • Azamara Onward — guest capacity 684 08:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Wed 21 Oct Lively busier than 46% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 21 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 22 Oct Busy busier than 65% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 22 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 21 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 23 Oct Lively busier than 53% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 23 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 722 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–16:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Thu 22 Oct·Sat 24 Oct ›Ships in port 08:00–16:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Azamara Quest — guest capacity 722 08:00–16:00
Confidence86%
Sat 24 Oct Lively busier than 46% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 24 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 25 Oct Busy busier than 69% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 25 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,194 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–16:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 24 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • AIDAstella — guest capacity 2,194 07:00–16:00
Confidence86%
Mon 26 Oct Lively busier than 54% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 26 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 928 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sun 25 Oct·Tue 27 Oct ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Sky — guest capacity 928
Confidence86%
Tue 27 Oct Busy busier than 72% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 27 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,690 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–20:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Mon 26 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 11:00–18:00
  • Seven Seas Voyager — guest capacity 706 08:00–20:00
Confidence86%
Wed 28 Oct Lively busier than 47% of days here · Greece public holiday

Heraklion on Wed 28 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: Greece public holiday; Germany school holidays; France school holidays. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 29 Oct Lively busier than 59% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 29 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,432 guests at double occupancy, plus 1 of unknown size. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Wed 28 Oct·Fri 30 Oct ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Balmoral — size unknown (uncounted)
  • Volendam — guest capacity 1,432
Caveat1 ship of unknown size not counted — the capacity floor is understated.
Confidence86%
Fri 30 Oct Lively busier than 45% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 30 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 31 Oct Lively busier than 45% of days here · Germany public holiday

Heraklion on Sat 31 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: Germany public holiday; France school holidays. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-10-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
November 2026 — 30 days
Sun 01 Nov Calm busier than 31% of days here · Germany public holiday

Heraklion on Sun 1 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany public holiday; France public holiday. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Mon 02 Nov Lively busier than 50% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 2 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,830 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sun 1 Nov·Tue 3 Nov ›Ships in port 08:00–17:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 08:00–17:00
Confidence86%
Tue 03 Nov Calm busier than 16% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 3 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 04 Nov Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 4 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,950 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–20:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Tue 3 Nov·Thu 5 Nov ›Ships in port 12:00–20:00
Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950 12:00–20:00
Confidence86%
Thu 05 Nov Calm busier than 38% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 5 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 728 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Wed 4 Nov·Fri 6 Nov ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Silver Nova — guest capacity 728
Confidence86%
Fri 06 Nov Calm busier than 16% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 6 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 07 Nov Lively busier than 52% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Sat 7 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,984 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 10:00–18:00. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Fri 6 Nov·Sun 8 Nov ›Ships in port 10:00–18:00
Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 10:00–18:00
Confidence86%
Sun 08 Nov Calm busier than 15% of days here

Heraklion on Sun 8 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Mon 09 Nov Lively busier than 40% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Mon 9 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sun 8 Nov·Tue 10 Nov ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Star — guest capacity 930
Confidence86%
Tue 10 Nov Calm busier than 15% of days here

Heraklion on Tue 10 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 11 Nov Calm busier than 24% of days here · France public holiday

Heraklion on Wed 11 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: France public holiday. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 12 Nov Calm busier than 15% of days here

Heraklion on Thu 12 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Fri 13 Nov Calm busier than 15% of days here

Heraklion on Fri 13 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 14 Nov Calm busier than 15% of days here

Heraklion on Sat 14 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 15 Nov Calm busier than 15% of days here

Heraklion on Sun 15 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Mon 16 Nov Lively busier than 40% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Mon 16 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sun 15 Nov·Tue 17 Nov ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Saturn — guest capacity 930
Confidence86%
Tue 17 Nov Lively busier than 47% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Tue 17 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,462 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–21:00. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Mon 16 Nov·Wed 18 Nov ›Ships in port 12:00–21:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Crown Iris — guest capacity 1,462 12:00–21:00
Confidence86%
Wed 18 Nov Lively busier than 53% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany public holiday

Heraklion on Wed 18 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,984 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 10:00–18:00. Why: Germany public holiday. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Tue 17 Nov·Thu 19 Nov ›Ships in port 10:00–18:00
Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 10:00–18:00
Confidence86%
Thu 19 Nov Lively busier than 40% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Thu 19 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Wed 18 Nov·Fri 20 Nov ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Star — guest capacity 930
Confidence86%
Fri 20 Nov Calm busier than 15% of days here

Heraklion on Fri 20 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 21 Nov Calm busier than 36% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Sat 21 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 706 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 11:00–18:00. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Fri 20 Nov·Sun 22 Nov ›Ships in port 11:00–18:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Seven Seas Voyager — guest capacity 706 11:00–18:00
Confidence86%
Sun 22 Nov Calm busier than 15% of days here

Heraklion on Sun 22 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Mon 23 Nov Lively busier than 53% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Mon 23 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,094 guests at double occupancy. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sun 22 Nov·Tue 24 Nov ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Arcadia — guest capacity 2,094
Confidence86%
Tue 24 Nov Lively busier than 47% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Tue 24 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,462 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–21:00. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Mon 23 Nov·Wed 25 Nov ›Ships in port 12:00–21:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Crown Iris — guest capacity 1,462 12:00–21:00
Confidence86%
Wed 25 Nov Calm busier than 15% of days here

Heraklion on Wed 25 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 26 Nov Lively busier than 41% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 26 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Wed 25 Nov·Fri 27 Nov ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Saturn — guest capacity 930
Confidence86%
Fri 27 Nov Calm busier than 16% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 27 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 28 Nov Calm busier than 15% of days here

Heraklion on Sat 28 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 29 Nov Lively busier than 52% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Sun 29 Nov 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,984 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 10:00–18:00. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sat 28 Nov·Mon 30 Nov ›Ships in port 10:00–18:00
Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 10:00–18:00
Confidence86%
Mon 30 Nov Calm busier than 24% of days here · UK public holiday

Heraklion on Mon 30 Nov 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: UK public holiday. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-11-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
December 2026 — 31 days
Tue 01 Dec Calm busier than 12% of days here

Heraklion on Tue 1 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 02 Dec Calm busier than 12% of days here

Heraklion on Wed 2 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 03 Dec Calm busier than 12% of days here

Heraklion on Thu 3 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Fri 04 Dec Lively busier than 42% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Fri 4 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 998 guests at double occupancy. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Thu 3 Dec·Sat 5 Dec ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998
Confidence86%
Sat 05 Dec Calm busier than 36% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Sat 5 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 706 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Fri 4 Dec·Sun 6 Dec ›Ships in port 08:00–17:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Seven Seas Voyager — guest capacity 706 08:00–17:00
Confidence86%
Sun 06 Dec Calm busier than 12% of days here

Heraklion on Sun 6 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Mon 07 Dec Calm busier than 12% of days here

Heraklion on Mon 7 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 08 Dec Calm busier than 12% of days here

Heraklion on Tue 8 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 09 Dec Calm busier than 12% of days here

Heraklion on Wed 9 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 10 Dec Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Thu 10 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,984 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 10:00–19:00. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Wed 9 Dec·Fri 11 Dec ›Ships in port 10:00–19:00
Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 10:00–19:00
Confidence86%
Fri 11 Dec Calm busier than 12% of days here

Heraklion on Fri 11 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 12 Dec Calm busier than 12% of days here

Heraklion on Sat 12 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 13 Dec Calm busier than 12% of days here

Heraklion on Sun 13 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Mon 14 Dec Lively busier than 42% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Mon 14 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 998 guests at double occupancy. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sun 13 Dec·Tue 15 Dec ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998
Confidence86%
Tue 15 Dec Lively busier than 47% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Tue 15 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,462 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 12:00–21:00. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Mon 14 Dec·Wed 16 Dec ›Ships in port 12:00–21:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Crown Iris — guest capacity 1,462 12:00–21:00
Confidence86%
Wed 16 Dec Calm busier than 12% of days here

Heraklion on Wed 16 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 17 Dec Lively busier than 48% of days here · ⚓2

Heraklion on Thu 17 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,612 guests at double occupancy. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Wed 16 Dec·Fri 18 Dec ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Azamara Onward — guest capacity 684 08:00–20:00
  • Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
Confidence86%
Fri 18 Dec Calm busier than 12% of days here

Heraklion on Fri 18 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 19 Dec Calm busier than 17% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 19 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 20 Dec Lively busier than 54% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 20 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,984 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 10:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sat 19 Dec·Mon 21 Dec ›Ships in port 10:00–18:00
Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 10:00–18:00
Confidence86%
Mon 21 Dec Calm busier than 28% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 21 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 22 Dec Calm busier than 28% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 22 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 23 Dec Calm busier than 29% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 23 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 24 Dec Calm busier than 30% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 24 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Fri 25 Dec Calm busier than 33% of days here · Greece public holiday

Heraklion on Fri 25 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Greece public holiday; Germany public holiday; UK public holiday. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 26 Dec Calm busier than 33% of days here · Greece public holiday

Heraklion on Sat 26 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Greece public holiday; Germany public holiday; France school holidays. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 27 Dec Lively busier than 43% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 27 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 928 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sat 26 Dec·Mon 28 Dec ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
Confidence86%
Mon 28 Dec Calm busier than 32% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 28 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; France school holidays. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 29 Dec Calm busier than 30% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 29 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 30 Dec Calm busier than 30% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 30 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 31 Dec Lively busier than 55% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 31 Dec 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,984 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 10:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2026-12-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Wed 30 Dec·Fri 1 Jan ›Ships in port 10:00–18:00
Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 10:00–18:00
Confidence86%
January 2027 — 31 days
Fri 01 Jan Lively busier than 41% of days here · ⚓1 · Greece public holiday

Heraklion on Fri 1 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 490 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: Greece public holiday; Germany public holiday; UK public holiday. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Thu 31 Dec·Sat 2 Jan ›Ships in port 08:00–17:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Seven Seas Navigator — guest capacity 490 08:00–17:00
Confidence86%
Sat 02 Jan Calm busier than 31% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 2 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; France school holidays. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 03 Jan Calm busier than 26% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 3 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Mon 04 Jan Calm busier than 15% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 4 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 05 Jan Calm busier than 15% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 5 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 06 Jan Calm busier than 26% of days here · Greece public holiday

Heraklion on Wed 6 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: Greece public holiday; Germany public holiday; France school holidays. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 07 Jan Calm busier than 12% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 7 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Fri 08 Jan Lively busier than 42% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 8 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 998 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Thu 7 Jan·Sat 9 Jan ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Mira — guest capacity 998
Confidence86%
Sat 09 Jan Calm busier than 6% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 9 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 10 Jan Calm busier than 4% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 10 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Mon 11 Jan Calm busier than 33% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 11 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 490 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 13:00–20:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sun 10 Jan·Tue 12 Jan ›Ships in port 13:00–20:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Seven Seas Navigator — guest capacity 490 13:00–20:00
Confidence86%
Tue 12 Jan Calm busier than 4% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 12 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 13 Jan Calm busier than 3% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 13 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 14 Jan Calm busier than 3% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 14 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Fri 15 Jan Lively busier than 40% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 15 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 998 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Thu 14 Jan·Sat 16 Jan ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998
Confidence86%
Sat 16 Jan Calm busier than 3% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 16 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 17 Jan Calm busier than 3% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 17 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Mon 18 Jan Lively busier than 40% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 18 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 998 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sun 17 Jan·Tue 19 Jan ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Mira — guest capacity 998
Confidence86%
Tue 19 Jan Calm busier than 3% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 19 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 20 Jan Calm busier than 3% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 20 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 21 Jan Calm busier than 3% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 21 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Fri 22 Jan Calm busier than 3% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 22 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 23 Jan Calm busier than 3% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 23 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 24 Jan Calm busier than 3% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 24 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Mon 25 Jan Lively busier than 40% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 25 Jan 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 998 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sun 24 Jan·Tue 26 Jan ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998
Confidence86%
Tue 26 Jan Calm busier than 3% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 26 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 27 Jan Calm busier than 32% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 27 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 490 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Tue 26 Jan·Thu 28 Jan ›Ships in port 07:00–17:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Seven Seas Navigator — guest capacity 490 07:00–17:00
Confidence86%
Thu 28 Jan Calm busier than 3% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 28 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Fri 29 Jan Calm busier than 39% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 29 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 930 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Thu 28 Jan·Sat 30 Jan ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Star — guest capacity 930
Confidence86%
Sat 30 Jan Calm busier than 32% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 30 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 490 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Fri 29 Jan·Sun 31 Jan ›Ships in port 07:00–17:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Seven Seas Navigator — guest capacity 490 07:00–17:00
Confidence86%
Sun 31 Jan Calm busier than 3% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 31 Jan 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-01-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
February 2027 — 28 days
Mon 01 Feb Calm busier than 8% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 1 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 02 Feb Calm busier than 8% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 2 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 03 Feb Calm busier than 6% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 3 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 04 Feb Calm busier than 6% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 4 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Fri 05 Feb Calm busier than 6% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 5 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 06 Feb Calm busier than 6% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 6 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 07 Feb Calm busier than 4% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 7 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Mon 08 Feb Calm busier than 8% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 8 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 09 Feb Calm busier than 8% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 9 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 10 Feb Calm busier than 8% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 10 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 11 Feb Calm busier than 8% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 11 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Fri 12 Feb Calm busier than 8% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 12 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 13 Feb Calm busier than 16% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 13 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 14 Feb Calm busier than 18% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 14 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Mon 15 Feb Calm busier than 18% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 15 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 16 Feb Calm busier than 18% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 16 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 17 Feb Calm busier than 18% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 17 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 18 Feb Calm busier than 18% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 18 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Fri 19 Feb Calm busier than 18% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 19 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 20 Feb Calm busier than 19% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 20 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 21 Feb Calm busier than 24% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 21 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Mon 22 Feb Calm busier than 23% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 22 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 23 Feb Calm busier than 23% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 23 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 24 Feb Calm busier than 23% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 24 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 25 Feb Calm busier than 23% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 25 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Fri 26 Feb Calm busier than 23% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 26 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 27 Feb Calm busier than 23% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 27 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 28 Feb Calm busier than 23% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 28 Feb 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-02-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
March 2027 — 31 days
Mon 01 Mar Calm busier than 28% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 1 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 02 Mar Calm busier than 28% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 2 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 03 Mar Calm busier than 28% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 3 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 04 Mar Calm busier than 28% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 4 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Fri 05 Mar Lively busier than 43% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 5 Mar 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 998 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Thu 4 Mar·Sat 6 Mar ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Mira — guest capacity 998
Confidence86%
Sat 06 Mar Calm busier than 28% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 6 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 07 Mar Calm busier than 28% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 7 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Mon 08 Mar Calm busier than 29% of days here · Germany public holiday

Heraklion on Mon 8 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany public holiday; Netherlands school holidays. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 09 Mar Calm busier than 21% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 9 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 10 Mar Calm busier than 21% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 10 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 11 Mar Calm busier than 21% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 11 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Fri 12 Mar Calm busier than 21% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 12 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 13 Mar Calm busier than 19% of days here · Netherlands school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 13 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 14 Mar Lively busier than 40% of days here · Netherlands school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 14 Mar 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in the Netherlands; Apokries / Greek Carnival grand parade (Crete, nearby Rethymno). The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Events
  • Apokries / Greek Carnival grand parade (Crete, nearby Rethymno) operator-confirmedCarnival Sunday before Clean Monday (Orthodox Easter -49; 2026: Feb 22); the Apokries season spans about 3 weeks before (2026: Feb 1-22). VARIABLE. source ↗
Caveatfloored to Lively — Apokries / Greek Carnival grand parade (Crete, nearby Rethymno) (NOTABLE event)
Caveatfloored to Lively — Apokries / Greek Carnival grand parade (Crete, nearby Rethymno) (NOTABLE event)
Confidence86%
Mon 15 Mar Lively busier than 43% of days here · ⚓1 · Greece public holiday

Heraklion on Mon 15 Mar 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 998 guests at double occupancy. Why: Greece public holiday; Netherlands school holidays. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sun 14 Mar·Tue 16 Mar ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Mira — guest capacity 998
Confidence86%
Tue 16 Mar Calm busier than 19% of days here · Netherlands school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 16 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 17 Mar Calm busier than 29% of days here · UK public holiday

Heraklion on Wed 17 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: UK public holiday; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 18 Mar Lively busier than 53% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 18 Mar 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,984 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 10:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Wed 17 Mar·Fri 19 Mar ›Ships in port 10:00–18:00
Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 10:00–18:00
Confidence86%
Fri 19 Mar Calm busier than 21% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 19 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 20 Mar Busy busier than 66% of days here · ⚓2 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 20 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,168 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 19 Mar (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–17:00
  • Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998
Confidence86%
Sun 21 Mar Calm busier than 21% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 21 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Mon 22 Mar Calm busier than 25% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 22 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 23 Mar Calm busier than 25% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 23 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 24 Mar Calm busier than 25% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 24 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 25 Mar Calm busier than 31% of days here · Greece public holiday

Heraklion on Thu 25 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: Greece public holiday; Germany school holidays; France school holidays. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Fri 26 Mar Calm busier than 33% of days here · Germany public holiday

Heraklion on Fri 26 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany public holiday; UK public holiday; France school holidays. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 27 Mar Calm busier than 25% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 27 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 28 Mar Calm busier than 31% of days here · Germany public holiday

Heraklion on Sun 28 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: Germany public holiday; France school holidays; Netherlands public holiday. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Mon 29 Mar Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany public holiday

Heraklion on Mon 29 Mar 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,154 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: Germany public holiday; UK public holiday; France public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 28 Mar (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
  • MSC Lirica — guest capacity 1,984 10:00–18:00
Confidence86%
Tue 30 Mar Lively busier than 42% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 30 Mar 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 998 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Mon 29 Mar·Wed 31 Mar ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Viking Vesta — guest capacity 998
Confidence86%
Wed 31 Mar Calm busier than 26% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 31 Mar 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-03-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
April 2027 — 30 days
Thu 01 Apr Calm busier than 38% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 1 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Fri 02 Apr Calm busier than 38% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 2 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sat 03 Apr Calm busier than 36% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 3 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 04 Apr Lively busier than 55% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 4 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sat 3 Apr·Mon 5 Apr ›Ships in port 07:00–12:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 05 Apr Calm busier than 34% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 5 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 06 Apr Calm busier than 34% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 6 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 07 Apr Calm busier than 34% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 7 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 08 Apr Busy busier than 67% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 8 Apr 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,799 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Wed 7 Apr (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
  • Spirit Of Adventure — guest capacity 999
Confidence86%
Fri 09 Apr Lively busier than 56% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 9 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,874 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Thu 8 Apr·Sat 10 Apr ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • Aurora — guest capacity 1,874
Confidence86%
Sat 10 Apr Lively busier than 62% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 10 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,170 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Fri 9 Apr·Sun 11 Apr ›Ships in port 08:00–18:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
Confidence86%
Sun 11 Apr Lively busier than 56% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 11 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sat 10 Apr·Mon 12 Apr ›Ships in port 07:00–12:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 12 Apr Calm busier than 35% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 12 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 13 Apr Calm busier than 35% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 13 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 14 Apr Calm busier than 35% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 14 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 15 Apr Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓2 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 15 Apr 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,812 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in France. Nearest calmer day: Wed 14 Apr (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
  • Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012
Confidence86%
Fri 16 Apr Busy busier than 65% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 16 Apr 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in France. Nearest calmer day: Sat 17 Apr (Calm). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 17 Apr Calm busier than 35% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 17 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 18 Apr Lively busier than 57% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 18 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sat 17 Apr·Mon 19 Apr ›Ships in port 07:00–12:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 19 Apr Lively busier than 63% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 19 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,170 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sun 18 Apr·Tue 20 Apr ›Ships in port 08:00–18:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
Confidence86%
Tue 20 Apr Calm busier than 37% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 20 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 21 Apr Calm busier than 37% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 21 Apr 2027 is forecast Calm. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 22 Apr Lively busier than 56% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 22 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Wed 21 Apr·Fri 23 Apr ›Ships in port 07:00–12:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 23 Apr Busy busier than 65% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 23 Apr 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 22 Apr (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 24 Apr Lively busier than 57% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 24 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,950 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Fri 23 Apr·Sun 25 Apr ›In-port times unknown
Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Armonia — guest capacity 1,950
Confidence86%
Sun 25 Apr Lively busier than 57% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 25 Apr 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Sat 24 Apr·Mon 26 Apr ›Ships in port 07:00–12:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 26 Apr Busy busier than 71% of days here · ⚓2 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 26 Apr 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,188 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands; Orthodox Easter / Holy Week. Nearest calmer day: Sun 25 Apr (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 07:00–15:00
  • Viking Mars — guest capacity 928
Events
  • Orthodox Easter / Holy Week operator-confirmedHoly Week (2026: Apr 6-12, Orthodox Easter Apr 12). VARIABLE. source ↗
Confidence86%
Tue 27 Apr Busy busier than 65% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 27 Apr 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: France school holidays; Netherlands public holiday; Orthodox Easter / Holy Week. Nearest calmer day: Sun 25 Apr (Lively). The day's full record, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Events
  • Orthodox Easter / Holy Week operator-confirmedHoly Week (2026: Apr 6-12, Orthodox Easter Apr 12). VARIABLE. source ↗
Caveatfloored to Busy — Orthodox Easter / Holy Week (MAJOR event)
Caveatfloored to Busy — Orthodox Easter / Holy Week (MAJOR event)
Confidence86%
Wed 28 Apr Busy busier than 65% of days here · France school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 28 Apr 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands; Orthodox Easter / Holy Week. Nearest calmer day: Sun 25 Apr (Lively). The day's full record, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Events
  • Orthodox Easter / Holy Week operator-confirmedHoly Week (2026: Apr 6-12, Orthodox Easter Apr 12). VARIABLE. source ↗
Caveatfloored to Busy — Orthodox Easter / Holy Week (MAJOR event)
Caveatfloored to Busy — Orthodox Easter / Holy Week (MAJOR event)
Confidence86%
Thu 29 Apr Busy busier than 65% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 29 Apr 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in France and the Netherlands; Orthodox Easter / Holy Week. Nearest calmer day: Sun 25 Apr (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Events
  • Orthodox Easter / Holy Week operator-confirmedHoly Week (2026: Apr 6-12, Orthodox Easter Apr 12). VARIABLE. source ↗
Caveatfloored to Busy — Orthodox Easter / Holy Week (MAJOR event)
Caveatfloored to Busy — Orthodox Easter / Holy Week (MAJOR event)
Confidence86%
Fri 30 Apr Busy busier than 66% of days here · ⚓1 · Greece public holiday

Heraklion on Fri 30 Apr 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: Greece public holiday; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; Orthodox Easter / Holy Week. Nearest calmer day: Mon 3 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-04-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Events
  • Orthodox Easter / Holy Week operator-confirmedHoly Week (2026: Apr 6-12, Orthodox Easter Apr 12). VARIABLE. source ↗
Caveatfloored to Busy — Orthodox Easter / Holy Week (MAJOR event)
Confidence86%
May 2027 — 31 days
Sat 01 May Busy busier than 75% of days here · ⚓1 · Greece public holiday

Heraklion on Sat 1 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,170 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: Greece public holiday; Germany public holiday; France public holiday; Orthodox Easter / Holy Week. Nearest calmer day: Mon 3 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
Events
  • Orthodox Easter / Holy Week operator-confirmedHoly Week (2026: Apr 6-12, Orthodox Easter Apr 12). VARIABLE. source ↗
Confidence86%
Sun 02 May Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓1 · Greece public holiday

Heraklion on Sun 2 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: Greece public holiday; France school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; Orthodox Easter / Holy Week. Nearest calmer day: Mon 3 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Events
  • Orthodox Easter / Holy Week operator-confirmedHoly Week (2026: Apr 6-12, Orthodox Easter Apr 12). VARIABLE. source ↗
Confidence86%
Mon 03 May Lively busier than 51% of days here · Greece public holiday

Heraklion on Mon 3 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: Greece public holiday; UK public holiday. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 04 May Lively busier than 48% of days here

Heraklion on Tue 4 May 2027 is forecast Lively. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 05 May Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓1 · Netherlands public holiday

Heraklion on Wed 5 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,394 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: Netherlands public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Tue 4 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Norwegian Gem — guest capacity 2,394 08:00–18:00
Confidence86%
Thu 06 May Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany public holiday

Heraklion on Thu 6 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,920 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany public holiday; France public holiday; Netherlands public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Wed 5 May (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • AIDAblu — guest capacity 2,192 08:00–16:00
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
  • Viking Mars — guest capacity 928
Confidence86%
Fri 07 May Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 7 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,408 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sat 8 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Aurora — guest capacity 1,874
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 08 May Lively busier than 51% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 8 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: Germany school holidays; France public holiday. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 09 May Busy busier than 69% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 9 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sat 8 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 10 May Busy busier than 71% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 10 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,260 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Tue 11 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Costa Deliziosa — guest capacity 2,260 07:00–15:00
Confidence86%
Tue 11 May Lively busier than 55% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 11 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 684 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Mon 10 May·Wed 12 May ›Ships in port 07:00–17:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Oceania Sirena — guest capacity 684 07:00–17:00
Confidence86%
Wed 12 May Lively busier than 49% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 12 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 13 May Busy busier than 68% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 13 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Wed 12 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 14 May Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 14 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sat 15 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 15 May Lively busier than 50% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 15 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 16 May Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany public holiday

Heraklion on Sun 16 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,728 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany public holiday; France school holidays; Netherlands public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sat 15 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
  • Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
Confidence86%
Mon 17 May Lively busier than 52% of days here · Germany public holiday

Heraklion on Mon 17 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: Germany public holiday; France public holiday; Netherlands public holiday. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 18 May Lively busier than 50% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 18 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Wed 19 May Lively busier than 50% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 19 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 20 May Busy busier than 69% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 20 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 19 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 21 May Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 21 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 22 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 22 May Lively busier than 49% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 22 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 23 May Busy busier than 68% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 23 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 22 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 24 May Lively busier than 49% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 24 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 25 May Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 25 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,112 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 24 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Azura — guest capacity 3,100
  • Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012 09:00–19:00
Confidence86%
Wed 26 May Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 26 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,852 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 24 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 08:00–15:00
  • Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
Confidence86%
Thu 27 May Busy busier than 69% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany public holiday

Heraklion on Thu 27 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: Germany public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sat 29 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 28 May Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 28 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 29 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 29 May Lively busier than 48% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 29 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 30 May Busy busier than 67% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Sun 30 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 29 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 31 May Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓1 · UK public holiday

Heraklion on Mon 31 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,660 guests at double occupancy. Why: UK public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 30 May (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-05-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660
Confidence86%
June 2027 — 30 days
Tue 01 Jun Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Tue 1 Jun 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,012 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 30 May (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012 09:00–19:00
Confidence86%
Wed 02 Jun Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Wed 2 Jun 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,660 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Thu 3 Jun (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660
Confidence86%
Thu 03 Jun Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Thu 3 Jun 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 5 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 04 Jun Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Fri 4 Jun 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 3 Jun (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 05 Jun Lively busier than 62% of days here

Heraklion on Sat 5 Jun 2027 is forecast Lively. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 06 Jun Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Sun 6 Jun 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 5 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 07 Jun Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Mon 7 Jun 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,300 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sun 6 Jun (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300
Confidence86%
Tue 08 Jun Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓2

Heraklion on Tue 8 Jun 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,740 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 9 Jun (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012 09:00–19:00
  • Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–19:00
Confidence86%
Wed 09 Jun Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Wed 9 Jun 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,924 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–15:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 12 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 08:00–15:00
Confidence86%
Thu 10 Jun Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Thu 10 Jun 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 12 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 11 Jun Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Fri 11 Jun 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 10 Jun (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 12 Jun Lively busier than 62% of days here

Heraklion on Sat 12 Jun 2027 is forecast Lively. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 13 Jun Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Sun 13 Jun 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 12 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 14 Jun Lively busier than 62% of days here

Heraklion on Mon 14 Jun 2027 is forecast Lively. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 15 Jun Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Tue 15 Jun 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,012 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 14 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012 09:00–19:00
Confidence86%
Wed 16 Jun Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Wed 16 Jun 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,647 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Thu 17 Jun (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Britannia — guest capacity 3,647
Confidence86%
Thu 17 Jun Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Thu 17 Jun 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 19 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 18 Jun Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Fri 18 Jun 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 17 Jun (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 19 Jun Lively busier than 62% of days here

Heraklion on Sat 19 Jun 2027 is forecast Lively. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 20 Jun Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓1 · Greece public holiday

Heraklion on Sun 20 Jun 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: Greece public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sat 19 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 21 Jun Lively busier than 63% of days here · Greece public holiday

Heraklion on Mon 21 Jun 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: Greece public holiday. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 22 Jun Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Tue 22 Jun 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,012 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 21 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012 09:00–19:00
Confidence86%
Wed 23 Jun Lively busier than 62% of days here

Heraklion on Wed 23 Jun 2027 is forecast Lively. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 24 Jun Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓2

Heraklion on Thu 24 Jun 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,992 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–16:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 23 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • AIDAblu — guest capacity 2,192 08:00–16:00
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 25 Jun Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Fri 25 Jun 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 26 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 26 Jun Lively busier than 62% of days here

Heraklion on Sat 26 Jun 2027 is forecast Lively. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 27 Jun Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓1

Heraklion on Sun 27 Jun 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Nearest calmer day: Sat 26 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 28 Jun Lively busier than 62% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 28 Jun 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 29 Jun Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 29 Jun 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,012 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Mon 28 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012 09:00–19:00
Confidence86%
Wed 30 Jun Lively busier than 62% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 30 Jun 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The quiet day's full record, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-06-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
July 2027 — 21 days
Thu 01 Jul Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 1 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 30 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 02 Jul Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 2 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 3 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Confidence86%
Sat 03 Jul Busy busier than 71% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 3 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Wed 30 Jun (Lively). The day's full record, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 04 Jul Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 4 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 3 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 05 Jul Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 5 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,300 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 3 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300
Confidence86%
Tue 06 Jul Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 6 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,012 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 3 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012 09:00–19:00
Confidence86%
Wed 07 Jul Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 7 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,924 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–15:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 10 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 08:00–15:00
Confidence86%
Thu 08 Jul Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 8 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 10 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 09 Jul Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 9 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–02:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 10 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–02:00
Confidence86%
Sat 10 Jul Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 10 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 728 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 30 Jun (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–19:00
Confidence86%
Sun 11 Jul Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 11 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 10 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 12 Jul Busy busier than 73% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 12 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; France school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Wed 30 Jun (Lively). The day's full record, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 13 Jul Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 13 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,012 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 12 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012 09:00–19:00
Confidence86%
Wed 14 Jul Busy busier than 72% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 14 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: Germany school holidays; France public holiday; Netherlands school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Wed 30 Jun (Lively). The day's full record, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Thu 15 Jul Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Thu 15 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 14 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Fri 16 Jul Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Fri 16 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 17 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 22:00–?
Confidence86%
Sat 17 Jul Busy busier than 72% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sat 17 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The day's full record, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Sun 18 Jul Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Sun 18 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–12:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sat 17 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–12:00
Confidence86%
Mon 19 Jul Busy busier than 72% of days here · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Mon 19 Jul 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. The day's full record, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.
Confidence86%
Tue 20 Jul Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Tue 20 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,012 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 19 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Cruise ⚓
  • Costa Pacifica — guest capacity 3,012
Confidence86%
Wed 21 Jul Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays

Heraklion on Wed 21 Jul 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,924 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–15:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Mon 19 Jul (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/heraklion/#d-2027-07-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 11 Aug 2026; recomputed nightly.)

‹ Tue 20 Julcalmer nearby → Mon 19 Jul (Busy)Ships in port 08:00–15:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 08:00–15:00
Confidence86%

Method. Heraklion's forecast is built from cruise-ship arrivals, its seasonal visitor patterns, school and public holidays and local events, where they are confirmed. Each day is ranked against Heraklion's own year. How we know →. Ship figures are guest capacity at double occupancy (berths, not headcounts); unknown-size ships aren't counted, so true capacity can only be higher. Ferry day-trippers aren't counted yet — treat every band as a floor. When we don’t know, the page says so.

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