Nafplio - where do ships dock?

[Rocket4Oh]

Our ship makes a stop at the town of Nafplio - a quick jaunt to Epidaurus and Mycenae.

Does anyone know whether ships will dock at the town's pierage or will they anchor out and tender passengers to the pier?

[Wendy The Wanderer]

When I was there in 2004 they were tendered, not docked. Who knows if they've upgraded the port since then, but I would doubt it.

 

Lovely town, Napflion.

[maryann ns]

They tender even for smaller cruise ships. It is a great little town, and we loved Mycenae and Epidaurus.

[TriMomma]

I will be on the NCL Gem that departs Venice May 15th. They itinerary only says we will be in Nafplio from 7:00 am-1:00 pm. When you factor in the time for tendering....what do you recommend in a short period of time?

[maryann ns]

If you get right off the ship and have a rental car waiting (with GPS) you could make quick trips to Mycenae and Epidaurus. Or you could enjoy a leisurely walk around a lovely town. Rich Steves has a good walking tour which we did last fall. There are lots of little shops.

 

You can also take a taxi to visit the castle above the town.