Ferries

Travel by road in Greece will not require a rapid test but the presentation of a negative Covid-19 self-test is highly recommended, said Greek authorities.

The Greek shipping ministry will be carrying out Covid-19 inspections on board ferries and at ports across the country throughout the summer.

The Greek authorities have announced some changes to the rules for ferry travel from the mainland to the islands.

Greek ferry operators are calling for immediate compensation to cover 200 million euros in losses suffered as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020-21.

Ferry transport in Greece is expected to face disruption on Wednesday, June 16, after Greek seamen’s unions announced a 24-hour strike in all ship categories.

Ferry transport in Greece is expected to face disruption on Thursday, June 10, after thirteen Greek seamen’s unions announced a 24-hour strike in all ship categories.

Greece opened its borders by air, sea and road to travelers on May 14, under specific entry requirements and rules.

The ban on domestic travel in Greece will be lifted on Friday, May 14, but rules will apply for movement to the islands.

Transportation in Greece will be disrupted on May 4 and May 6 due to walkouts and strikes.

The Greek Shipping Ministry will launch a tender for a new ferry service to connect Thessaloniki with the Sporades islands three times a week.

Employees in Greece’s transport sector are among those that must undergo mandatory self-testing for Covid-19 once a week.

Greece’s updated health protocols for safe ferry travel during this year’s tourism season are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Attica Group has launched a new ferry connection between the port of Thessaloniki and islands of North Aegean and the Cyclades.

The Covid-19 pandemic has cost Greek passenger shipping more than 25 million euros a month, says the Greek Shipowners Association For Passenger Ships (SEEN).

Ferry transport in Greece is expected to face disruption during February 23-24 after thirteen Greek seamen’s unions announced a 48-hour strike in all ship categories.

Ferry travel in Greece is facing disruption due to snow and strong winds brought by the weather system dubbed “Medea”.

Greece’s passenger shipping sector is set to receive 12 million euros to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Attica Group is planning to replace three of its vessels with state-of-the-art Aero Catamaran vessels to serve the Saronic islands.

Greece’s coastal shipping sector is up against a number of challenges ahead of the 2021 tourism season, according to a survey by IOBE.

Greece’s passenger shipping sector has been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic with lost revenue expected to exceed 300 million euros in 2020.