--- title: "Volos Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/volos description: "Where the Argonauts set sail for Colchis" --- # Volos πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Β· Greece Β· Eastern Mediterranean > "Where the Argonauts set sail for Colchis" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.5h - **Visiting Sailings:** 38 - **Cruise Lines:** 3 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Apr (13 sailings), May (6 sailings), Nov (6 sailings) ## About Volos Nestled at the northern end of the Pagasitikos Gulf, Volos is a vibrant city where Greek mythology and modern life intertwine. As you step ashore, the bustling waterfront welcomes you with a lively atmosphere, framed by the towering peaks of Mount Pelion in the distance. This is a place where ancient legends come aliveβ€”it’s said that Jason and the Argonauts set sail from this very port in search of the Golden Fleece. The city’s charm lies in its blend of history and contemporary energy, with neoclassical buildings lining the harbour and the scent of fresh seafood drifting from tavernas along the promenade. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Greek - **Timezone:** Europe/Athens - **Tipping:** 5-10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 39.3541, 22.9394 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Volos/@39.35415,22.9394,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Volos&ll=39.35415,22.9394&z=13) ## Things to Do in Volos Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [East Pelion Mini Boat Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/678f94c0-6546-4a9d-a61f-5e30e3aa3be2.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (443) | 3h | βœ“ | €60 | Viator | | [Pelion Boat Trip to "Poseidon's Caves"](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5c4c16be-e7fa-4ce7-a32e-efc273392daa.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (198) | 4h | βœ“ | €75 | Viator | | [Boat Tour "Sea Caves of Thetis"](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/905f20e6-47b0-40f8-bb56-635fc58aee21.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (133) | 4h | βœ“ | €89 | Viator | | [Pelion Sea Kayak Tour "The Secret Cave"](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/12da1fa5-0643-488c-96a6-8d44be686b4b.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (41) | 4h | βœ“ | €70 | Viator | | [Make a dog's day and taste Greece in Skiathos](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b2906019-bd0c-4595-b986-8daa31b72386.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (29) | 5h | βœ“ | €71 | Viator | | [Kayaking Adventure around Pelion Coastline](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/dadda699-54ef-4650-b3af-176f92e270be.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (4) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €30 | Viator | | [Cook like a local Greek Cooking lesson in Mt Pelion Greece](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3779f4b7-378f-4c6d-8c4e-b0bada6ed67a.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (4) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €100 | Viator | | [Private Tour to Meteora Rocks from Volos](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c6793c7e-7788-477a-b4e2-2fcd45f3a4e3.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (8) | 8h | – | €695 | Viator | | [Pelion Private Experience: Farm-to-Table Cooking](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/93e78efd-ce5e-46bf-86f8-0547d8c1454f.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1) | 4h | βœ“ | €510 | Viator | | [Pelion Tradition Routes – Pinakates, Vizitsa & Milies](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/93debceb-9cd0-473e-af1c-41c096230055.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1) | 5h | βœ“ | €165 | Viator | | [Private Pelion Tour - Tsagkarada and Mylopotamos Beach](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/07e9d5ab-05f0-47e3-b8bc-255d9bf17bc8.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1) | 5h 30m | βœ“ | €575 | Viator | | [Volos Archaeological Museum Storytelling Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7bf006f8-a4aa-47d8-b7c1-d17ce7dfe22a.md?via=markdown) | – | 1h | βœ“ | €140 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Thessaloniki](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/thessaloniki.md): 77 nm - [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md): 91 nm - [Nafplio](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/nafplio.md): 108 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/crescent-caldera-istanbul-santorini~COSTA-PACIFICA-20270507-6.md)** - **Price:** €601 per person (€1,202 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Costa Pacifica](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-pacifica.md) - **Duration:** 6 nights - **Departure:** 2027-05-07 - **Itinerary:** Crescent & Caldera – Istanbul & Santorini ## Featured Cruises from Volos Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Byzantine Wake – Rome, Istanbul & Santorini](https://cruisello.com/cruises/byzantine-wake-rome-istanbul-santorini~COSTA-PACIFICA-20270408-15.md) | Costa Pacifica | Costa Cruises | 2027-04-08 | 15 | €1,209 | | [14 nights - Celebrities of the Eastern Mediterranean - from/to Heraklion](https://cruisello.com/cruises/14-nights-celebrities-of-the-eastern-mediterranean-from-to-heraklion~TUI-MEINS5-20270507-14.md) | Mein Schiff 5 | TUI Cruises | 2027-05-07 | 14 | €2,999 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Volos](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=volos) (38 sailings) ## Browse - [Eastern Mediterranean cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)