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Delos from Mykonos: ship excursion or on your own?

Quick answer

Booking Delos independently from Mykonos saves about $108 per person compared with Carnival's excursion (Carnival $197, NCL $163 vs $89 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 5/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.

Carnival excursion

$197

2 options, $180–$215

NCL excursion

$163

€146 · 2 options, $158–$168

Independent

$89

median of 5 tours, from $88

Safe to go independent?

5/5

Very safe

What ships sell

Carnival: 2 excursions that include Delos, median $197 per adult, e.g. "Delos: The Sacred Island".
NCL: 2 excursions that include Delos, median $163 per adult, e.g. "Delos: Birthplace of Art".

Ship excursions that include Delos often bundle other stops or lunch, so compare what each tour includes. NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices.

Independent Delos tours we compared

From Mykonos: Cruise to Delos and Rhenia with Lunch · $98 · 4.6★ (1,760 reviews)
Mykonos Town: Archaeological Site of Delos Guided Day Trip · $88 · 4.6★ (1,527 reviews)
From Mykonos: Delos & Rhenia All-Inclusive Cruise with Lunch · $153 · 4.8★ (332 reviews)
Delos and Mykonos One-Day Cruise from Naxos · $89 · 4.2★ (29 reviews)
From Mykonos: Ancient Delos Tour of Temples & Agora · $89 · 4.0★ (144 reviews)

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Getting back to the ship

Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.

Delos is a short ride from the pier, so the return is easy to plan.

Questions

How much is the Delos excursion from Mykonos on Carnival?

Carnival's Delos excursions start at a median of $197 per adult (2 options, $180 to $215).

How much is the Delos excursion from Mykonos on NCL?

NCL's Delos excursions start at a median of $163 per adult (2 options, $158 to $168), converted from €146.

Can you visit Delos on your own from the Mykonos cruise port?

Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $89 per person (5 tours compared, from $88). It is close to the pier, so even a taxi works if you keep an eye on the time.

Is it cheaper to book Delos independently?

Usually: the gap is about $108 per person, or $433 for a family of four, against Carnival's price.

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