Cruise

Celestyal Cruises has announced its 2021 season resumption date and new dedicated terminal at Lavrion Port for its 3- and 4-night Iconic Aegean itineraries.

The new Costa Firenze, scheduled to sail in the Mediterranean in 2021, represents a step forward towards the restart of the cruise industry, says Costa Cruises.

The international cruise industry appears optimistic and ready to address the challenges of the new year ahead, CLIA says in its latest report.

The entire cruise industry is expected to lose almost $20 billion in revenue amid the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, a 71% plunge year-over-year.

Celestyal Cruises has unveiled a new global brand identity inspired by Greece and the Greek “Love of Life”.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are calling for the gradual resumption of cruise operations.

The Piraeus Port Authority and the Region of Attica have partnered to ensure and protect the health of all visitors and employees at the port of Piraeus.

Celestyal Cruises will provide complimentary travel insurance for new, individual bookings made through to November 30, for sailings during March-June 2021.

Amadeus has launched a cruise portal offering new content, more choice and enhanced technology to automate the booking process for travel sellers.

All CLIA members that operate cruise ships with a capacity of 250 or more passengers will conduct pre-boarding Covid-19 tests to all.

Greece is included on the one-week itineraries of three ships of Costa Cruises that are scheduled to take place in 2021.

TUI Cruises and the Greek authorities have confirmed that there are no cases of Covid-19 on board the Mein Schiff 6 ship.

A Covid-19 scare on board TUI’s “Mein Schiff 6” cruise ship caused alarm after 12 crew members tested positive for the coronavirus.

Celestyal Cruises, as of March 6, 2021, will set sail for the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean with its “Experience” ship, the newest addition to its fleet.

In efforts to ensure safe journeys at sea in the Covid-19 era, cruise companies have tabled a comprehensive plan that includes heightened health protocols for passengers and crew.

Azamara Cruises has announced its full 2022 and winter/spring 2023 itineraries, which feature 26 ports of call on its Greek isle-hopping voyages.

TUI Cruises has become the first company to offer itineraries in Greece, after successfully restarting cruise travel from German ports.

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has appointed Ukko Metsola as its new Director General for Europe.

In view of its restart, Costa Cruises has announced that it will perform Covid-19 swab tests to all guests before boarding.

Celestyal Cruises has been honored at the MedCruise Awards 2020 for its solidarity initiatives amid the Covid-19 pandemic.