Do cruise ships have to tender in Mykonos Greece?
Do cruise ships have to tender in Mykonos Greece? When visiting Mykonos you will most likely have to tender to shore. That's a fancy cruising term for when your ship anchors near the shore and you take a smaller boat from the ship to the shore. The tenders will take you directly to the old town area.
What is the difference between the New Port and the old port in Mykonos?
Mykonos now has two ports:the old port in Mykonos Town, and the new port at Tourlos, about 1 mile north of Mykonos Town. Check before you travel which port your boat will use. Most of the ferries use the new port. The highspeed catamaran services still use the old port in Mykonos Town.
Why is Mykonos called Little Venice?
The merchants, captains, and sailors that kept bringing influences from the lovely Italian city of Venice as they stopped at Mykonos for supply replenishment started giving this Mykonos district a more Venetian feel to it with each passing day. That's how Alefkandra was abandoned, and Little Venice was adopted instead.
Can you walk from port in Mykonos to town?
It dropped us off at the Old Port, by a beach. From there it was a short walk along a waterfront path to Mykonos town, 5-10 minutes.
Can you walk from cruise ship into Mykonos?
The cruise ship if docked is about 3km away from the town center. Some people do walk it but it is not recommended as some areas have no real walking pavements and you would be walking on the main road with cars whizzing by.
Can you walk to a beach from Mykonos cruise port?
Cruise travelers docking at the New Port will find a couple of beaches within walking distance and also a few close to Chora, the old city and main town in Mykonos. If anchoring, the beaches close to Chora are the most convenient.
Can you walk to town from Mykonos cruise port?
Cruise ships dock in Tourlos a new port, about a 30 minute walk to town, shuttle service available. The path to Mykonos village, also called Hora or Chora, has no real sidewalk, so take the shuttle.
What do you do if you get hurt on a cruise ship?
Seek Medical Attention in Ship Infirmary For injured passengers or crew members while still in navigable waters, this usually means going to the ship medical center and getting prompt medical treatment from the ship medical staff. This is also an opportunity for documenting what happened.
Do I need cash on a cruise ship?
There is no need for cash. The same goes for most gratuities. Cruise lines now offer prepaid options for gratuities to your room steward and dining room waiters. So you can pay them before you even get on the ship.
Do customs check cruise ships?
When your cruise ship arrives at its disembarkation port, local immigration officials need to clear the ship before anyone can disembark. Ships that terminate in U.S. ports may require passengers to fill out Customs forms and show their passports to border control in the cruise terminal.
Where can I get laid on a cruise ship?
The best place we can suggest is to check out the ship's bars after midnight. Here you'll find people that like to let loose and have a good time (but that doesn't necessarily mean they want to hook up). But just like on land, if you're looking for love, a late-night bar is the right place to look.