Lesbos Island (Mytilene, Greece)
Cruise Port schedule, live map, terminals, news
Region
Mediterranean - Black Sea
Local Time
2024-09-08 03:03
22.8°C
2.7 m/s
69 °F / 21 °C
Port Lesbos Island cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Lesbos Island, Mytilene, Greece. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.
Day | Ship | Arrival | Departure |
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4 November, 2024 Monday | ![]() | 07:00 | 14:00 |
Lesbos Island's main port city is Mytilene (ferry and cruise port). The island is located in northeastern Aegean Sea (eastern Mediterranean). It has land area of 1633 km2 (630 ml2) with 320 km (199 ml) of coastline, ranking it Greece's 3rd largest island. It is separated from Turkey by Mytilini Strait. Island's population is around 86,000, 1/3 of whom live in Mytilene (southeastern coast). The remaining residents live in small towns and villages.
Lesbos Island is one of 5 governing islands within North Aegean region, together with Chios, Lemnos, Samos and Ikaria. Mytilene was established in the 11th century. The city name is of Hittite origin. During Middle Ages, Lesbos was under Byzantine rule. In 1462 the island was conquered by Ottoman turks, ruling over it until the First Balkan War (1912), when it became part of Greece.
Island's economy is based on agriculture, with main source of income being olive oil. Tourism in Mytilene is encouraged by an international airport and the picturesque coastal towns Plomari, Petra, Eresos and Molyvos. Fishing, soap manufacture and ouzo (Greece's national liqueur) are among the other major industries.
The meaning of the word "lesbian" derives from Sappho's poems. The Greek poet Sappho was born on Lesbos Island. She wrote highly emotional poems directed to other women. Because of this association, Lesbos (and especially the town Eresos, her birthplace) are frequently visited by lesbian tourists.
On July 2, 2019, was officially inaugurated the new regularly-scheduled ferry service between Dikili (Izmir Province, Turkey) and Mytilene (Lesbos). Departures from Turkey are on Tuesdays.
Lesbos Island cruise terminal
Most cruise ships to Lesbos Island dock (anchor) at Mytilene - port town on the southeastern coast. Some smaller ships may dock at Mithymna (aka Molyvos, on the northern coast) or at Plomari (on the southern coast).
- Accidents
Hellenic Spirit ferry strikes Superfast II and Aegean Tiffany during arrival at Port Patras (Greece)
The Greek ferry Hellenic Spirit collided with the Superfast II ferry and Aegean Tiffany (2004-built oil tanker/IMO 9314478) during its arrival at...
November 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Greece-Turkey ferry service (between Thessaloniki and Izmir) begins in September
The 2011-initiated project for cruiseferry services between Turkey and Greece (İzmir and Thessaloniki) was completed, with the route slated to...
September 2, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Ferry route connecting Thessaloniki (Greece) with Izmir (Turkey) to be inaugurated in July
A ferry route connecting the Greek northern port city of Thessaloniki with Izmir in Turkey is expected to be inaugurated in July 2022, Shipping...
June 29, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Greece restarts island ferry services
On Monday, May 25, Greece restarted regular passenger ferry services to Greek islands. Bars and restaurants were also reopen as Greece accelerated...
May 25, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Ferry Service Officially Launched Between Izmir, Turkey and Lesbos Island, Greece
Ferry services between Izmir province (western Turkey) and Mytilene (Lesbos Island, Greece) have officially started as the first tourist group...
July 4, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Ship to House Migrants in Greece
Leasing a cruise ship is among the options being considered as emergency accommodation for thousands of migrants who are stranded in Lesbos...
September 21, 2016 - show more news