Time it takes to get off the ship for Acropolis

[mytse77]

Does anyone know how long does it take to get off Explorer of the Seas at Piraeus? On CruiseMapper, it states 07:00 - 19:00. I want to book tickets to the Acropolis 8:00- 9:00. Or is it better to book the 9:00 - 10:00 time slot? 

[Hlitner]

1 hour ago, mytse77 said:

Does anyone know how long does it take to get off Explorer of the Seas at Piraeus? On CruiseMapper, it states 07:00 - 19:00. I want to book tickets to the Acropolis 8:00- 9:00. Or is it better to book the 9:00 - 10:00 time slot? 

Pireaus is a very passenger friendly port and the Greek authorities do not cause much delay.  Once your ship is cleared (this generally takes no more than 30 minutes) you can just walk-off, through the terminal, and out to taxis or the street.  On your return there is the usual metal detector/X-Ray screening.

 

Hank

[zqvol]

Book the early slot, you have until 9 to get there and that should be plenty of time to get off the ship, grab a cab and get to the acropolis. (I assume is is a port stop, and not an embarkation or debarkation day)

[AlaskaGoer]

On 6/29/2024 at 11:38 AM, mytse77 said:

Does anyone know how long does it take to get off Explorer of the Seas at Piraeus? On CruiseMapper, it states 07:00 - 19:00. I want to book tickets to the Acropolis 8:00- 9:00. Or is it better to book the 9:00 - 10:00 time slot? 

 

We did NCL and we were off and in a taxi within 20 minutes. The taxi hit a bit of traffic and the ride took closer to 30 minutes.

 

I'm all about giving yourself some extra time. I'd do the 9:00a. IIRC, you have a 15 minute window before where you can get in.

[mytse77]

Thank you! I booked the 9-10 time slot just to give ourselves some wiggle room.