Corfu Cruise Port Guide

Corfu Town, Corfu, Greece

A green Ionian island with a Venetian-era old town, two seaside fortresses, hilltop monasteries and beautiful coves.

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Corfu Town, Corfu, Greece

About Corfu

Corfu is one of the Ionian Islands off Greece's northwest coast, and its main town, Kerkyra, has an old town that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ships dock at the port just west of the old town, an easy shuttle, taxi or walk away.

Corfu feels different from other Greek islands, with Venetian, French and British influences in its architecture and food. It suits travelers who love history and wandering narrow lanes, as well as those who want a scenic drive to a beach.

Things to do

  • Explore the Old Fortress on its rocky headland beside Corfu Town
  • Stroll the Liston arcade and the Spianada, one of the largest squares in Greece
  • Tour the Achilleion Palace, built for Empress Elisabeth of Austria
  • See Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island from the Kanoni viewpoint
  • Swim in the clear coves of Paleokastritsa on the west coast

Average temperatures by month

  1. Jan57°42°
  2. Feb57°43°
  3. Mar61°46°
  4. Apr67°51°
  5. May76°58°
  6. Jun84°65°
  7. Jul89°69°
  8. Aug90°70°
  9. Sep82°65°
  10. Oct74°58°
  11. Nov66°52°
  12. Dec60°45°

Average daily high and low in °F, from the nearest weather station with long records: Corfu Airport. Source: Meteostat station records, 1991–2020.

Shore excursions in Corfu

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Here are my favorite ways to spend a cruise day in Corfu. Each one opens on Viator, where you can check the times, reviews and price before you book.

Corfu for Cruise Ships: 6 Hour Tour with Boat Ride or Beach Visit

Standard tours of Corfu run at a pace suited to those staying on the island, but if you’re passing through on a cruise ship, time is of the essence.

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Private Best of Corfu Tour

A private driver-guide shows you Corfu your way, typically the UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Paleokastritsa coastline and hilltop villages, on a half or full day.

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Small-Group Food & Culture Walk

Taste Corfu's Venetian-influenced food on a three-hour walk through the Old Town, with local snacks, sweets and drinks along with the history behind them.

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Sailings that stop in Corfu

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Enchanted Princess
Princess Cruises
Apr 16, 2027 - May 11, 2027 (25 Nights)
Fort Lauderdale • Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda • Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal • Gibraltar • Cartagena, Spain • Ajaccio, France • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Livorno, Italy • Ajaccio, France • Alghero, Italy • Vallet, France • Corfu, Greece • Kotor, Montenegro • Bay of Kotor, Montenegro • Split, Croatia • Trieste, Italy
Average Starting Price
$3,797pp
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Coral Princess
Princess Cruises
Jan 3, 2028 - Apr 7, 2028 (95 Nights)
Fort Lauderdale • Cartagena, Colombia • Panama Canal Full Transit Historic Locks • Acajutla, El Salvador • Puerto Chiapas, Mexico • Huatulco, Mexico • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico • Los Angeles • Nawiliwili (Kauai), Hawaii • Honolulu • Cross International Date Line • Apia, Samoa • Suva, Fiji • Auckland, New Zealand • Auckland, New Zealand • Napier, New Zealand • Wellington, New Zealand • New Plymouth, New Zealand • Sydney, Australia • Melbourne, Australia • Adelaide, Australia • Perth (Fremantle), Australia • Port Louis, Mauritius • Pointe des Galets, Reunion • Port Elizabeth, South Africa • Mossel Bay, South Africa • Cape Town, South Africa • Cape Town, South Africa • Walvis Bay, Namibia • Mindelo, Cape Verde • Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain • Gibraltar • Siracusa, Sicily • Corfu, Greece • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Split, Croatia • Kotor, Montenegro • Athens (Piraeus), Greece • Kusadasi, Turkey • Souda (Chania), Greece • Salerno, Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Average Starting Price
$16,064pp
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Marina
Oceania Cruises
Mar 25, 2027 - Apr 17, 2027 (23 Nights)
Miami • Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal • Cadiz, Spain • Cartagena, Spain • Barcelona, Spain • Marseille (Provence), France • Nice, France • Livorno, Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Amalfi, Italy • Messina (Taormina), Italy • Corfu, Greece • Kotor, Montenegro • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Split, Croatia • Trieste, Italy
Average Starting Price
$9,049pp
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Enchanted Princess
Princess Cruises
Apr 16, 2027 - May 22, 2027 (36 Nights)
Fort Lauderdale • Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda • Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal • Gibraltar • Cartagena, Spain • Ajaccio, France • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Livorno, Italy • Ajaccio, France • Alghero, Italy • Vallet, France • Corfu, Greece • Kotor, Montenegro • Bay of Kotor, Montenegro • Split, Croatia • Trieste, Italy • Split, Croatia • Kotor, Montenegro • Bay of Kotor, Montenegro • Corfu, Greece • Katakolon, Greece • Santorini, Greece • Kusadasi, Turkey • Rhodes, Greece • Souda (Chania), Greece • Stromboli Volcano (Scenic Cruising), Italy • Naples, Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Average Starting Price
$5,317pp
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Azamara Onward
Azamara
Jan 5, 2028 - Jun 29, 2028 (176 Nights)
Miami • Oranjestad, Aruba • Willemstad, Curacao • Cartagena, Colombia • Cartagena, Colombia • Colon, Panama • Panama Canal (Cruising) • Panama City (Fuerte Amador), Panama • Manta, Ecuador • Lima, Peru • Lima, Peru • Easter Island (Sail By), Chile • Easter Island (Sail By), Chile • Adamstown, Pitcairn Islands • Fakarava, French Polynesia • Moorea, French Polynesia • Moorea, French Polynesia • Papeete, French Polynesia • Papeete, French Polynesia • Bora Bora, French Polynesia • Bora Bora, French Polynesia • Cross International Dateline East • Bay of Islands, New Zealand • Auckland, New Zealand • Tauranga, New Zealand • Napier, New Zealand • Wellington, New Zealand • Picton, New Zealand • Christchurch, Lyttelton, New Zealand • Port Chalmers, New Zealand • Milford Sound Cruising • Hobart (Tasmania), Australia • Hobart (Tasmania), Australia • Eden, Australia • Sydney, Australia • Sydney, Australia • Newcastle (Hunter Valley), Australia • Mooloolaba, Australia • Airlie Beach, Qld, Australia • Cairns (Yorkeys Knob), Australia • Cairns (Yorkeys Knob), Australia • Darwin, Australia • Darwin, Australia • Komodo, Indonesia • Benoa (Bali), Indonesia • Benoa (Bali), Indonesia • Celukan Bawang, Indonesia • Sandakan (Borneo), Malaysia • Puerto Princesa, Philippines • Coron, Busuanga Island, Philippines • Manila, Philippines • Manila, Philippines • Hong Kong, China • Hong Kong, China • Chan May, Vietnam • Saigon, Vietnam • Saigon, Vietnam • Laem Chabang, Thailand • Laem Chabang, Thailand • Laem Chabang, Thailand • Ko Samui, Thailand • Singapore • Singapore • Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia • Sabang, Indonesia • Hambantota, Sri Lanka • Colombo, Sri Lanka • Cochin (Kochi), India • Cochin (Kochi), India • Male, Maldives • Port Louis, Mauritius • Port Louis, Mauritius • Pointe des Galets, Reunion • Taolagnaro, Madagascar • Richard's Bay, South Africa • Durban, South Africa • Port Elizabeth, South Africa • Cape Town, South Africa • Cape Town, South Africa • Luderitz, Namibia • Walvis Bay, Namibia • Walvis Bay, Namibia • Jamestown, Saint Helena • Praia, Cape Verde • Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain • Arrecife (Lanzarote), Spain • Agadir, Morocco • Casablanca, Morocco • Cadiz, Spain • Malaga, Spain • Barcelona, Spain • Marseille (Provence), France • Nice, France • Cinque Terre (La Spezia), Italy • Livorno, Italy • Livorno, Italy • Port Santo Stefano, Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Sorrento, Italy • Amalfi, Italy • Siracusa, Sicily • Vallet, France • Kotor, Montenegro • Sibenik, Croatia • Piran, Slovenia • Venice, Italy • Venice, Italy • Rovinj, Croatia • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Corfu, Greece • Argostoli, Greece • Monemvasia, Greece • Santorini, Greece • Rhodes, Greece • Bodrum, Turkey • Syros, Greece • Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Average Starting Price
$110,339pp
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Jim's Ship Pick
One of my absolute favorite ships! Small, simple, and luxurious without feeling stuffy - and perfect for immersive, port-intensive cruises!

Sirena
Oceania Cruises
Mar 10, 2028 - Apr 2, 2028 (23 Nights)
Miami • Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda • Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal • Funchal, Portugal • Gibraltar • Barcelona, Spain • Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Mahon, Spain • Cagliari, Italy • Palermo (Sicily), Italy • Messina (Taormina), Italy • Corfu, Greece • Korcula, Croatia • Venice, Italy • Venice, Italy
Average Starting Price
$5,299pp
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Questions about Corfu

What is there to do in Corfu on a cruise?

My favorites: explore the Old Fortress on its rocky headland beside Corfu Town; stroll the Liston arcade and the Spianada, one of the largest squares in Greece; tour the Achilleion Palace, built for Empress Elisabeth of Austria; see Vlacherna Monastery and Mouse Island from the Kanoni viewpoint; swim in the clear coves of Paleokastritsa on the west coast.

What currency is used in Corfu?

Euro.

How far is Corfu from the cruise pier?

The old town is a short shuttle or taxi ride, or a longer walk, from the cruise port, and taxis or tours are best for the rest of the island.

How do I book a cruise that stops in Corfu?

Search sailings that stop in Corfu on our site, or ask me for a quote. I book it for you with no fees, and I watch for price drops after you book.

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