cruise ships

The MSC Sinfonia will depart the port of Piraeus every week, beginning on Nov. 18

Specifically, the minister announced a cruise passenger levy of 20 euros per person disembarking at the ports of Mykonos and Santorini, and 5 euros at other Greek ports, applicable from June 1 to Sept. 30.

In Greece's case, a notable hike in cruise ship arrivals at ports of specific isles along with the main hub of Piraeus is viewed as the most urgent issue

According to the Plan, cruise ship passengers will be transported by shuttle boats from Piraeus port to the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF), so that they can then travel to Athens

PM Mitsotakis announced to Bloomberg on Friday that Greece will impose restrictions on cruise ships visiting popular islands, to combat over-tourism

Furthermore, Mitsotakis specifically noted pressure on Greece's popular destinations, such as Santorini in the Cyclades.

It is estimated that an astonishing 131 cruise ships out of the total 412 worldwide will make port calls - a place where a ship stops on its journey - in Greek ports

MSC Cruises, a subsidiary of international shipping line Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A, will be sailing to Greek ports as of this month, expanding operations in the region year-round

The estimates reflect a rise of about 10% in arrivals and about a 15% increase in the number of passengers expected at our ports this year

Instability in the Red Sea region is expected to boost cruise ship tourism to Greece in the coming months and over the summer, according to reports at the Athens Macedonian News Agency (AMNA). Major cruise lines are avoiding the area by canceling or adjusting itineraries, and have not scheduled any passage in the area until […]

Recent figures from Greece's largest port, Piraeus, reveal a notable uptick, with 1,042 reservations for cruise ship arrivals in 2024, marking a substantial 37.11% increase from the previous year.

Rhodes island could be a top destination for the international cruise ship market in 2024, Vice-Mayor for Tourism and Culture, Giorgos Toppos said

It is estimated that the port will see an increase in arrivals compared to 2023

Provisional data for 2023 reveals record-breaking figures in total cruise passengers served, as approximately 1.5 million passengers were accommodated, compared with 880,000 in 2022.