--- title: "Katakolon Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/katakolon description: "Gateway to ancient Olympia" --- # Katakolon ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท Greece ยท Eastern Mediterranean > "Gateway to ancient Olympia" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.1h - **Visiting Sailings:** 490 - **Cruise Lines:** 9 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Oct (84 sailings), May (72 sailings), Aug (69 sailings) ## About Katakolon Katakolon is a small port town on Greece's Peloponnese coast, home to about 600 people. The waterfront has pastel houses, a few tavernas, and fishing boats in the harbour. The 1865 lighthouse at the edge of town still stands. Most people come here for one reason: Ancient Olympia, about 30 minutes inland by bus or taxi, where the ruins of the original Olympic stadium and the Sanctuary of Zeus sit among pine and olive trees. The archaeological museum at Olympia has original sculptures from the Temple of Zeus and is worth the visit. If you'd rather stay near the port, Plakes Beach is a pebbly cove 200 metres from the dock with clear water and a beach bar. Waterfront tavernas serve grilled sardines, octopus, and fava dip with local Peloponnese wine. The euro is the currency. Horse-drawn cart rides through town are available if your legs need a rest. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Greek - **Timezone:** Europe/Athens (UTC+2) - **Tipping:** 5-10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 37.6490, 21.3210 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Katakolon/@37.64903,21.32102,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Katakolon&ll=37.64903,21.32102&z=13) ## Things to Do in Katakolon Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Private Katakolon Excursion to Ancient Olympia, Winery and Beach](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/51eff1f0-0179-425a-a59d-5be45309b597.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (124) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ279 | Viator | | [4 hour Katakolon shore excursion (Olympia - Winery - Beach)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/427854c8-a27d-45f4-a1a1-42685c697ee3.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (129) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ270 | Viator | | [Olympia - Private Half Day Tour with Mini Bus](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/33c0433a-860b-439a-a1a9-8461f93d1799.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (39) | 4h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ470 | Viator | | [Half-Day Private Tour from Katakolon to Olympia & Beach](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7eeed973-65a9-434a-8fb5-7732f4ec7f5d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (72) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ219 | Viator | | [Katakolo Port Shore and Kourouta Beach Excursion](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/28ae3753-40a1-4c07-8b23-25d900ec0f02.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (41) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ25 | Viator | | [Katakolon Small Group Tour: Olympic site, Honey/Olive Oil Tasting](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1928a6d9-9009-4b4c-8225-45b87a6fb44e.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (73) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ99 | Viator | | [Private Excursion to Ancient Olympia - bee farm & winery](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2b320abc-f072-4672-9840-104d2f70d6b8.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (61) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ108 | Viator | | [Private Driver from Katakolon to Ancient Olympia (Self-Guided)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/18fee61a-fbf5-4938-a6e3-5a5d5d4658cd.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (29) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ110 | Viator | | [Buggy Tour in Katakolon and Ancient Villages](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/614808eb-fb78-496f-9c05-aa403906d712.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (35) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ120 | Viator | | [Katakolon Olympia Escorted Shore Excursion](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1dfe63ad-acff-4841-ac8b-48eb34b4b982.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (16) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ42 | Viator | | [Olympia shore Excursion - 4 hour tour (Olympia, Olive press, Beach)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d81e1f90-498b-41fc-8c90-83988eade983.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (15) | 4h 30m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ270 | Viator | | [Deluxe Olympia Tour from Katakolon Cruise Port with Leisure Time](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/02e2f09e-b310-4abc-b2c6-b6f770e34861.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (21) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ59 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Zakynthos Island](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/zakynthos-island.md): 21 nm - [Kefalonia](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kefalonia.md): 51 nm - [Nafplio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/nafplio.md): 71 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/laurel-lyre-athens-to-rome~MSC-SINFONIA-20261024-5.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ335 per person (โ‚ฌ671 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Sinfonia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-sinfonia.md) - **Duration:** 5 nights - **Departure:** 2026-10-24 - **Itinerary:** Laurel & Lyre โ€“ Athens to Rome ## Featured Cruises from Katakolon Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Cobblestone and Cliffside โ€“ Santorini, Kotor & Ravenna](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobblestone-and-cliffside-santorini-kotor-ravenna~NCL-PEARL-20261025-7.md) | Norwegian Pearl | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2026-10-25 | 7 | โ‚ฌ695 | | [Sunken Mosaic โ€“ Athens, Valletta & Barcelona](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunken-mosaic-athens-valletta-barcelona~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270707-10.md) | Carnival Sunshine | Carnival Cruise Line | 2027-07-07 | 10 | โ‚ฌ1,051 | | [Sunken Empires Voyage โ€“ Rhodes, Cairo & Split](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunken-empires-voyage-rhodes-cairo-split~MSC-LIRICA-20261104-10.md) | MSC Lirica | MSC Cruises | 2026-11-04 | 10 | โ‚ฌ1,149 | ## Browse Cruises - 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