Explore on your own rating
A short bus to Crete's prettiest old town, but you do need transport.
Where ships dock
- Souda Bay port (about 7 km from Chania)
Getting to town
Chania City Bus 13 runs from the quay to the Agora (municipal market) in about 15–20 minutes, reported at about €1.80 pre-bought or €2.80 on board. The Venetian harbor is a few minutes' walk from there.
Taxis are at the port.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.
Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.
Top sights nearby
- Venetian harbor and lighthouse
- Chania old town lanes
- Municipal Market (Agora)
Beaches
- Nea Chora (near the old town)
- Balos and Elafonisi (far; tours)
Safety & tips
- Buy bus tickets ahead to save money.
- The harbor gets very busy midday.
- Try bougatsa.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Allow 45 minutes back to Souda.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.