Full Description & Details
Kavonisi Kissamos Port sits in a sheltered harbor at the head of Kissamos Bay on Crete's northwest coast. A 380m mole shields it from the northeast and a riprap breakwater protects it from the east, keeping the basin calm. The marina offers 240 berths along northeast and northwest quays, with depths from 5 to 8 meters. It can handle vessels up to 120 meters LOA and 10 meters draft.
Berth utilities include water, electricity, and portable fuel. Onsite you will find restaurants, WC facilities, and port workmen. The nearby town of Kastelli, 2 km away, adds police, fire brigade, telecom, post office, banks, clinics, museums, and more dining and shopping. The port also supports commercial traffic, including olive oil and wine exports and cruise ship calls, and provides shipyard access and crane services by arrangement.
The nearest airports are 13 km and 56 km away, with the closer one likely serving domestic flights and Chania Airport handling international arrivals. Local buses and taxis connect the port by road.
How to get there
Approach Kavonisi Kissamos Port using VHF Channel 12 to contact Port Authorities for berth assignment. The harbor is protected by a 380m mole from the northeast and a riprap breakwater from the east, so enter between these structures. Depths in the approach and basin range from 5 to 8 meters, suitable for deep-draft vessels.
No specific waypoints or hazards are noted in the source, but the sheltered layout makes navigation straightforward. By land, the port is on PEO Kissamou Chanion road in Chania, Greece. Kastelli town is 2 km away, reachable by local bus or taxi.
The nearest airports are 13 km and 56 km away, with the closer one likely domestic and Chania Airport international.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum length and draft for vessels at Kavonisi Kissamos Port?
Kavonisi Kissamos Port can accommodate vessels up to 120 meters LOA and 10 meters draft, with berth depths ranging from 5 to 8 meters.
What VHF channel should I use to contact Kavonisi Kissamos Port?
Contact Kavonisi Kissamos Port Authorities on VHF Channel 12 for guidance and berth assignments.
What amenities are available at Kavonisi Kissamos Port?
Amenities at Kavonisi Kissamos Port include water, electricity, portable fuel, restaurants, WC facilities, and port workmen.
Is there an alternative anchorage near Kavonisi Kissamos Port?
Yes, you can anchor in Kissamos Bay, about 2 km east of the marina.
How far is the nearest town from Kavonisi Kissamos Port?
The town of Kastelli is 2 km away, offering police, fire brigade, telecom, post office, banks, clinics, museums, and more dining and shopping.
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