Sea Tourism

The Municipality of Pilea-Hortiatis, located near Thessaloniki’s airport, will develop its own marina, enhancing tourism in Central Macedonia.

The Region of Central Macedonia partnered with One Whole Communication Experts Travel and Tourism and carried out an extensive promotional campaign, highlighting its growing potential as a premier cruise tourism …

Celestyal has unveiled a new-look website in line with this year’s refreshed brand identity, as part of its plans to boost its digital presence.

Greece in 2023 strengthened its leadership in EU seaborne passenger transport, with Piraeus ranking as the third busiest port.

Celestyal has launched a new campaign called “Live Your Vacation Dream”, available on new bookings made until February 28, 2025.

Mykonos sets another record year for cruise arrivals and will extend its cruise season from February to December in 2025.

The Greek Maritime Ministry aims to inspire younger generations to explore careers in the maritime sector.

Greece’s Maritime Affairs Ministry is aiming to enhance accessibility for passengers with disabilities at Greek ports and on coastal shipping vessels.

The Greek government plans to develop a dedicated cruise terminal and a new marina in the city of Patras, enhancing its appeal as a premier cruise destination.

A tax bill tabled in Greek Parliament increases the climate resilience fee for hotels and short-term rentals.

MSC Cruises has launched its winter season in Greece, stating that improving infrastructure should take priority over cruise passenger fees.

Greek Minister for Maritime Affairs Christos Stylianidis highlighted key topics such as decarbonization and infrastructure development during his participation in India’s “Great Oceans Dialogue” event.

Greece, as a global leader in shipping, is committed to driving the decarbonization of the sector within the framework of the International Maritime Organization.

The Greek Maritime Affairs Ministry has announced six key initiatives aimed at modernizing coastal shipping and upgrading safety standards.

The establishment of an underwater diving park on the Greek island of Fourni has received official approval.

All ferries in Greece will be docked for 24 hours on Wednesday, November 20 due to a nationwide strike.

The Greek ports of Corfu and Igoumenitsa are set to play a central role in Adriatic maritime tourism.

Cruise passengers disembarking at Greek ports will be subject to a new levy, ranging from five to 20 euros depending on the destination.

MSC Cruises is launching its first winter season in Greece with weekly MSC Sinfonia departures from Piraeus (Athens), starting November 18.

Samuel Maubanc brings deep experience in climate policy and government relations leadership to the top job for the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in Brussels.