
Disney Cruise Line luxury cruise ship, “Disney Magic”, sailed for the first time to the port of Souda, next to Chania.
The ship arrived in Souda from Argostoli carrying about 1,700 passengers, most of whom are visiting the city of Chania and undertaking excursions inland.
Read also: Chania: Cruise ship arrivals in the city continue
The cruise ship “Disney Magic” is the third in a row of the American Disney Cruise Lines with a capacity of 3,650 people (2,700 passengers and 950 crew). It has 11 decks and 875 passenger cabins.


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