# Chania (Souda)

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/chania-souda

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## Overview

Photo: dronepicr · [CC BY 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_view_of_the_Old_Venetian_Harbour_in_Chania,_Greece.jpg)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean)
- Description: A Crete port where a Venetian old town meets a beautiful harbor
- Port name: Chania (Souda)
- English name: Chania (Souda)
- Country: Greece
- Latitude / longitude: 35.49, 24.07

The port town of Chania in western Crete, with cruise ships calling at Souda Bay. Its attractions include a beautiful old town with a Venetian-era harbor and Ottoman architecture, as well as turquoise beaches. This popular Greek island port combines Cretan history with Mediterranean scenery.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: About 50,000 in Chania town
- Climate: A Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry with continued sunshine, while winters are mild with slightly more rain.
- Language: Greek (English is also used in tourist areas)
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Best time to visit: May to June and September to October

### Local food

Dakos (Cretan salad), lamb dishes, fresh seafood, local olive oil and cheese

### Sights

- Venetian-era old harbor and lighthouse
- Alleys of Chania Old Town
- Balos Lagoon and the beach at Elafonisi
- Market (Agora)

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 15 °C / 58 °F | 8 °C / 46 °F |
| Feb | 15 °C / 58 °F | 8 °C / 47 °F |
| Mar | 17 °C / 63 °F | 9 °C / 49 °F |
| Apr | 20 °C / 69 °F | 12 °C / 53 °F |
| May | 25 °C / 77 °F | 16 °C / 60 °F |
| Jun | 29 °C / 85 °F | 20 °C / 67 °F |
| Jul | 31 °C / 88 °F | 22 °C / 71 °F |
| Aug | 31 °C / 88 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F |
| Sep | 28 °C / 83 °F | 20 °C / 67 °F |
| Oct | 24 °C / 75 °F | 16 °C / 62 °F |
| Nov | 20 °C / 67 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F |
| Dec | 16 °C / 61 °F | 10 °C / 49 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SOUDA AIRPORT · about 4.1 km from port · elevation difference about 141 m · Approximate (station elevation differs) · Last checked: 2026-10-03

Checked: 2026-10-03

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 110 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: Similar to Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, water and coffee are somewhat cheaper; beer costs about the same; meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 500 ml | €0.50 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | €1.65 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | €10.00 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | €4.00 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | €4.90 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices in Chania (Crete). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Some items use prices from Athens (Piraeus). · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/))

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: CHQ
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): Unknown
- Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated)

About 8.5 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

English text in preparation.

## Itineraries calling here

### [8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/disney-wish-8n-civitavecchia-rome)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Jun 2027
- Departure months: 2027-06
- Ship: Disney Wish
- Cruise line: Disney Cruise Line
- Duration: 8 nights
- Departure / arrival: Civitavecchia (Rome) → Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Port: Civitavecchia (Rome) › Chania (Souda) › Santorini › +3 › Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From $3,752.50 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/scarlet-lady-10n-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Oct 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10
- Ship: Scarlet Lady
- Cruise line: Virgin Voyages
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Mykonos › Santorini › +4 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 8
- Amount: From $2,690.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/resilient-lady-10n-barcelona-to-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Jun 2027
- Departure months: 2027-06
- Ship: Resilient Lady
- Cruise line: Virgin Voyages
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Barcelona → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Barcelona › Cannes › Civitavecchia (Rome) › +4 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: One way / 8
- Amount: From $1,890.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-mira-10n-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Nov 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-04, 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-08, 2027-09, 2027-10, 2027-11
- Ship: Viking Mira
- Cruise line: Viking Ocean Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Athens (Piraeus) › Volos › +7 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 11
- Amount: From $8,399.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Highest

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-10n-athens-piraeus-to-istanbul)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-09
- Ship: Enchanted Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Istanbul
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Chania (Souda) › Katakolon › +5 › Istanbul
- Cruise type: One way / 9
- Amount: From £1,291.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [11-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Trieste to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-11n-trieste-to-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Aug 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-08
- Ship: Enchanted Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 11 nights
- Departure / arrival: Trieste → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Trieste › Split › Kotor › +7 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: One way / 11
- Amount: From £1,145.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [21-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-21n-civitavecchia-rome-to-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Enchanted Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 21 nights
- Departure / arrival: Civitavecchia (Rome) → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Civitavecchia (Rome) › Livorno › Ajaccio › +15 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: One way / 19
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-10n-barcelona-to-athens-piraeus)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Jul 2027
- Departure months: 2027-07
- Ship: Sun Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Barcelona → Athens (Piraeus)
- Port: Barcelona › Marseille › Genoa › +6 › Athens (Piraeus)
- Cruise type: One way / 10
- Amount: From £1,234.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-14n-civitavecchia-rome-to-barcelona)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Sun Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 14 nights
- Departure / arrival: Civitavecchia (Rome) → Barcelona
- Port: Civitavecchia (Rome) › Naples › Chania (Souda) › +7 › Barcelona
- Cruise type: One way / 11
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: 2026-10-05

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chania)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Souda)
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_view_of_the_Old_Venetian_Harbour_in_Chania,_Greece.jpg)
- [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean)
- [8-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/disney-wish-8n-civitavecchia-rome)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/scarlet-lady-10n-athens-piraeus)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/resilient-lady-10n-barcelona-to-athens-piraeus)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-mira-10n-athens-piraeus)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-10n-athens-piraeus-to-istanbul)
- [11-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Trieste to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-11n-trieste-to-athens-piraeus)
- [21-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-21n-civitavecchia-rome-to-athens-piraeus)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Athens (Piraeus)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-10n-barcelona-to-athens-piraeus)
- [14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-14n-civitavecchia-rome-to-barcelona)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chania
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Souda

Source: Wikipedia “[Chania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chania)”, “[Souda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Souda)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))