Tourist Taxes That Could Secretly Inflate Your Next Cruise Bill

7. Greece – Port Infrastructure Fee (~€4–€8/person)

Whether you’re pulling into Santorini’s caldera or the bustling port of Piraeus near Athens, Greek ports apply a cruise passenger fee aimed at supporting infrastructure upkeep and tourism services. The fee typically ranges from €4 to €8 per person and is collected for every port of call, not just your first. On popular island-hopping itineraries, this charge is often multiplied across several ports. Though usually bundled into your cruise fare, it may still surface as a "government tax" or "port fee" on your invoice. It’s a small but persistent way Greece keeps the whitewashed magic humming.