Sea Tourism

An additional 20 million euros will be given to support Greek coastal shipping companies that have been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Shipping Ministry.

The Greek passenger shipping sector is expected to post over 300 million euros in losses this year due to the repercussions of Covid-19.

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.

The Vouliagmeni marina, located south of Athens’ center, is set to undergo major upgrade works with the aim to attract super and mega yachts.

Greece is accelerating procedures in order to move ahead with infrastructure upgrades at ports across the country, according to Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis.

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

A new marina to go up in the area of Sithonia in Halkidiki, Northern Greece, has received the green light following a joint ministerial decision.

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.

YES to Shipping Forum, the annual event for the young generation of the shipping industry, this year will be held online on October 29.

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.

Ferry transport in Greece is expected to be disrupted on Thursday, September 24, due to a 24-hour strike at the Piraeus Port by five seamen’s unions.

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.