Can you do this cruise port on your own?
Argostoli
DIY Score
Easy DIY
Town is a walk off the ship; the caves and beaches need a car.
Tender or Docked?
Usually docked, but sometimes tendered. Argostoli has a single berth, so if it is taken your ship anchors and tenders you into the old harbor instead.
How to Get Into Town
Argostoli center is a free 5-10 min walk from the dock. Everything in town is on foot; only the island sights need wheels.
Main Attractions
Melissani Cave and Myrtos beach are the island's stars; the turtle harbor and De Bosset bridge are the free town highlights. Pick one island trip or stay in town.
How Much Time You Need
6+ hours for an island trip; 2-3 hours if you stay in town. Decide early which day you are having.
Keep in Mind
The famous sights are not in town. Melissani and Myrtos are 30-40 min away, so plan your transport before you step off.
Safety & Comfort
A calm, safe island port. The main risks are practical, not personal: taxi pricing and the ferry-day roads.
Tips from Cruisers
"Second ship was in so we had to tender and the queue after lunch was long. Ate into the time we had for Myrtos and we ended up rus…" — by Angela
Second ship was in so we had to tender and the queue after lunch was long. Ate into the time we had for Myrtos and we ended up rushing the beach. Wish wed left earlier.
We split a taxi to Melissani with another couple, EUR 40 each way for the four of us, boat ride was quick but the blue water is unreal. Back on board with time to spare.
spent the whole morning just watching the turtles by the fishing boats. didnt bother with a car or anything. so relaxing, and free
Rented a little car for the day, drove to Melissani then Myrtos. Cheaper than the ship tour and no schedule to follow. Roads are narrow but fine if you take it slow.
My wife and I kept it simple this time. Walked the long stone bridge, sat by the lagoon, had a slow lunch on the square. At our age that was plenty and we enjoyed every minute.