Sea Tourism

By working together, ELIME and HELMEPA are paving the way for greener, safer, and more resilient Greek ports, ensuring a sustainable future for maritime operations.

Celestyal is celebrating Valentine’s Day and offering complimentary cabin upgrades on select departures in 2025 through to 2027.

The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 24-hour nationwide strike across all categories of ships, set for Friday, February 28.

The 2025 cruise season at the Port of Thessaloniki officially commenced on February 4 with the arrival of Celebrity Cruises’ Infinity ship.

The tourist port of Poros is set to undergo a significant upgrade that will improve sustainability and elevate the overall experience for visitors to the island.

Greece is set to invest 2 billion euros in maritime transport and island policy with a focus on the green transition.

Destination sustainability will take center stage at the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) in May in Heraklion, Crete, organized by Posidonia Exhibitions S.A..

Greece is seeking EU funding of up to 400 million euros to enhance coastal ferry connections, particularly on remote island lines, also referred to as “barren routes”.

Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias, during his visit to the boot Düsseldorf fair in Germany, highlighted the region’s growing prominence as a key yachting hub.

Ferry ticket prices in Greece are expected to rise sharply due to new environmental regulations, with increases of up to 12%, beginning in May 2025.

Variety Cruises was honored with the prestigious “Passenger Line of the Year Award” at the Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2024.

Greece’s shipping workforce falls short of national growth targets, highlighting a significant challenge for the sector.

The Port of Piraeus in Greece recently welcomed the MSC Sinfonia as the cruise ship began its 2025 season.

The Greek Maritime Ministry is aiming to steer coastal shipping toward a future defined by innovation and sustainability.

Greece must rapidly advance its goals under the European “Green Deal” and implement policies set by the EU for cleaner, more modern shipping, according to Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) invites registrations for the CLIA Cruise Week Europe 2025, set to take place in Rotterdam from March 12-14.

The Port of Piraeus achieved remarkable success in 2024, setting new records in cruise passenger traffic and homeporting.

Greece’s asset development fund (HRADF) has initiated an international tender process to enhance cruise activity at three key ports.

The Shipping Ministry has signed a restoration contract for the Volos Port following the natural disasters “Daniel” and “Elias” in September 2023.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Charles “Bud” Darr as President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 3, 2025.