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Chora (Old Town) Walking
Cultural3–4 hoursFree
The white-cube labyrinth of Mykonos town — Little Venice, the windmills, Petros the pelican, the Panagia Paraportiani church.
Best for: Cultural half-day
Greece · Mediterranean · Pier docking
A whitewashed Greek-island playground with iconic windmills, pelican mascot, and a beach club party scene that adults will recognize.
~9 hours
Typical Port Time
Pier (New Port)
Dock Type
10 min shuttle
To Chora old town
30 min boat
To Delos Island
EUR
Currency
English fluent
Language
Mykonos is one of the most-visited Greek islands. Disney ships dock at the New Port (about 2 km from the famous old town, called Chora). The old town's photogenic windmills, Little Venice waterfront, and labyrinthine white-cube streets are the main attractions.
Beyond the old town, Delos Island (the mythological birthplace of Apollo, a UNESCO archaeological site) is 30 minutes by boat. Beach clubs at Paradise and Super Paradise are famous for adult nightlife — daytime visits work for families, but the scene gets adult-focused after dark.
The activities Disney cruise families consistently rate highest, ranked by popularity and quality, not by what an excursion desk wants to sell.
The white-cube labyrinth of Mykonos town — Little Venice, the windmills, Petros the pelican, the Panagia Paraportiani church.
Best for: Cultural half-day
A UNESCO-listed archaeological site on a small uninhabited island. Ancient Greek temples and statues; the mythological birthplace of Apollo.
Best for: History families
A famous Mykonos beach with chair rentals and beach restaurants. Family-friendly during the day; gets adult-only at night.
Best for: Family beach day (daytime)
A row of 18th-century houses with balconies hanging directly over the sea. Famous sunset photo spot — sit at a waterfront café for an hour.
Best for: Easy lunch stop
Mykonos town is walkable from a quick shuttle, making DIY easy. The Delos boat is worth a Disney excursion for the scheduling and guide.
$135 per person
Boat to Delos, guided archaeological tour, return.
Wear sturdy shoes and bring a hat — the ruins are exposed and have no shade.
€2 shuttle + lunch
Port shuttle to old town, walk the windmills, lunch in Little Venice, taxi to Paradise for the afternoon.
A handful of shops near the windmills have AC and clean restrooms — useful in summer.
Local spots and notable bites worth leaving the ship for — or that work well as a quick shore-side break.
📍 Chora old town
A long-running Greek taverna with fresh-caught fish — let the staff recommend what came in that morning.
📍 Mykonos old town
A more affordable Mykonos taverna away from the tourist core. Classic Greek dishes at half the price of Little Venice.
Things that make a real difference with little kids on a port day.
Mykonos has the most Instagram-influenced restaurants in Greece — prices reflect that. Choose places one street back from the waterfront.
The windmills are the iconic photo — visit early in the morning for crowd-free shots.
Beach clubs run music until evening; daytime visits are family-friendly but the vibe changes fast.
Money-saving and time-saving tricks most cruisers learn the hard way.
💡 Petros the pelican
A live pelican wanders Mykonos' old town — the "fourth" generation of the original 1958 mascot. Cruise-friendly photo subject.
💡 Avoid Little Venice restaurants for lunch
Little Venice waterfront restaurants charge $40+ for basic plates. Eat one street back for the same food at half price.
Mykonos is hot in summer. April, May, September, and October are ideal.
| Months | Weather | Crowds |
|---|---|---|
| Apr – May | 70s, mild | Moderate |
| Jun – Aug | 80s–90s | Highest |
| Sep – Oct | 70s–80s, dry | Moderate |
Mediterranean ports are reliably hot and sunny May–September; afternoons in July and August often top 90°F.
Most Mediterranean cruise ports have walkable historic centers near the pier.
Reliable, metered taxis throughout the region. Tip ~10%.
Cheap, frequent, and well-signed in English.
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