Sea Tourism

Costa Cruises in October will begin its most popular itineraries to Mediterranean destinations, including Greece and the Canary Islands.

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.

Safety at sea has been effective thanks to the implementation of Covid-19 health protocols, according to Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis.

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

Piraeus port leads the way in container handling capacity in the Mediterranean, holding 4th spot in Europe and 26th rank globally, according to Lloyd’s List.

Seajets is connecting Crete with the Cyclades islands, with its recently refurbished highspeed Power Jet vessel.

A passenger ferry service between mainland Greece and Cyprus may be ready to launch by the summer of 2021, Cypriot Deputy Shipping Minister Vasilios Demetriades said.

Greece is steadily evolving into a luxury destination, with all the more yachting lovers choosing to sail Greek waters.

MSC Cruises has postponed the restart of cruises with its Magnifica ship until September 26.

The float out of the MSC Seashore, the longest ship of MSC Cruises at 339 metres, recently took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.

Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis visited the ports of the Argosaronic islands and inspected the measures being implemented to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

The MSC Grandiosa recently became the first ship from the MSC Cruises fleet to welcome guests back and depart for its first 7-night cruise in the West Mediterranean.

Costa Cruises has announced two new itineraries for the restart of its cruises in September, which are reserved for Italian guests only.

Medical teams stationed at Piraeus port will conduct random Covid-19 tests on returning travelers as part of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of the virus.

The Athens Medical Association and Attica Region health experts on Sunday conducted over 300 Covid-19 tests at the ports of Piraeus and Rafina.

Costa Cruises is planning to restart its operations with the Costa Deliziosa on September 6, which will offer weekly cruises from Trieste to Greek destinations.

Greece’s coastal shipping industry needs to find ways to remain above water as it faces the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to XRTC Business Consultants.

MSC Cruises announced that it will soon resume cruises in the Mediterranean with Greek destinations included in its itineraries.

MSC Cruises has introduced its health and safety protocol that has been developed to support the restart of operations in the Mediterranean.