Sea Tourism

Greek owners of recreational sea craft are calling on the government to postpone a VAT increase, claiming it will have a detrimental effect on marine tourism.

The State Department has advised US nationals against traveling on cruise ships, warning that they presented a higher risk of coronavirus infection.

Seajets has launched two new routes from the ports of Lavrio and Piraeus that serve a total of seven Greek destinations.

An MSC Cruises liner on Wednesday was given the green light by Greek authorities to sail to Corfu after a Covid-19 incident forced passengers to remain temporarily quarantined.

Cruise ships around the world will deny boarding to persons who have traveled or passed through specific countries, including China, in response to the spread of the coronavirus.

Minoan Lines christened its new cruise ferry, Kydon Palace, at the port of Souda in Chania, Crete.

Joy Cruises, a daily cruises provider based on the island of Corfu, has announced plans to proceed with a strategic renovation plan for 2020.

Norwegian Cruise Line will homeport its all-new Norwegian Spirit ship for the first time in Piraeus, Greece, beginning in April.

The implementation of environmental policies and their impact will be at the center of the Posidonia 2020 maritime event, which will take place in Athens during June 1-5.

Vernicos Yachts recently celebrated 45 years of activity with the company’s president, George Vernicos, calling for actions that must be taken for Greece to maintain its leading role in marine …

Greece and Cyprus are in talks about the possibility of launching a much talked about ferry link between the two countries.

Minoan Lines now connects the port of Piraeus with Chania on Crete with its eco-friendly “Kydon Palace” ferry.

The Greek coastal town of Nafplio in May will host the 7th Mediterranean Yacht Show (MEDYS) 2020, a prime yachting event featuring an impressive lineup of luxury yachts.

The Costa Nostrum organization and the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research have signed a cooperation agreement to promote sustainable tourism.

Greece is looking to develop yachting, diving and cruise tourism on the islands of Kos, Patmos and Astypalea.

Platinum Cruises, a consortium between Hydraiki Naval Company and Evermore Cruises, has expanded its services to the field of chartering for corporate or social events.

Measures for cruise travel are being tightened in response to developments concerning the 2019-novel coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the global cruise industry, according to the Cruise Lines International …

An upgraded and modernized marina is set to operate on Chios after the finalization of a concession agreement awarded to Marina Chios SA.

Greece’s marinas could largely contribute to the further development of the country’s economy and tourism but still remain largely untapped, according to a study by the Greek Marinas Association.

Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis has tabled a comprehensive draft bill in parliament covering shipping, ports, marine tourism, island policy and safety at sea.