Docking capacity in Mykonos?

[Trevor Fountain]

Can anyone tell me how many ships are able to dock as opposed to anchor in Mykonos. Also is there any logic in which ships dock, and which Anchor?

Does the first to arrive get to dock? Do certain Lines get priority?

[mskaufman]

It might be only one gets to dock. When we were there in 2013 (on Princess) we were the only ship docked. We arrived at 1am.

[cruisemom42]

There is one pier and two ships can dock there (one on either side). I have seen this on a previous visit.

 

I have no idea how it is decided which ships dock and which ones tender.

[Trevor Fountain]

Thanks for the replies. Looks like there's a fair chance we'll be tendering. There are four ships in when we arrive, though one is due to leave as we arrive.

[cruisemom42]

Thanks for the replies. Looks like there's a fair chance we'll be tendering. There are four ships in when we arrive, though one is due to leave as we arrive.

 

Tendering is actually a good thing at Mykonos (unless you have a mobility issue that makes it difficult).

 

When you tender, you are dropped off right in the heart of the town. If you are docked, you will have to take a shuttle (usually at a cost) or make a long, dusty walk into town.

[Trevor Fountain]

Tendering is actually a good thing at Mykonos (unless you have a mobility issue that makes it difficult).

 

When you tender, you are dropped off right in the heart of the town. If you are docked, you will have to take a shuttle (usually at a cost) or make a long, dusty walk into town.

 

I enjoy tendering, the problem for me is there is a greater chance of missing the port if the winds are an issue. I really want to see Mykonos.

[cruisemom42]

I enjoy tendering, the problem for me is there is a greater chance of missing the port if the winds are an issue. I really want to see Mykonos.

 

I know what you mean. I was very disappointed on a recent cruise that stopped at Mykonos and Delos. We were to visit Delos in the morning, then re-board the ship and go to Mykonos for the afternoon.

 

It was windy, but we were able to tender to Delos. Hardly 45 minutes after getting off the tender, we were all called back to the ship -- apparently two water funnels were spotted in the vicinity. My friend and I had spent a long time planning our day on Delos and it was with regret that we got on the ship.

 

Luckily, the captain was able to arrange for us to dock in Mykonos (originally scheduled to tender), else we probably would've missed it also.

Edited December 15, 2014 by cruisemom42