Sea Tourism

Boosting Greece’s home port potential to support the country’s cruise tourism is one of the Greek Tourism Ministry’s main priorities.

The Greek government said that it would be taking measures so that the procedures for the privatization of 10 state-owned regional ports would begin in 2020.

Celestyal Cruises’ winter “Eclectic Aegean” cruise has launched and includes stops to popular Greek destinations such as Santorini and Mykonos.

Royal Caribbean’s “Oasis of the Seas” cruise ship has made a splash in its return to South Florida with a $165 million new look.

Athens in December will host Greece’s first ever “Yachting Awards Gala” event that will honor the leaders of the country’s yachting and marine tourism sectors.

“Grandiosa”, the newest ship of MSC Cruises, is ready to sail the Western Mediterranean, following its christening by MSC “godmother” Sophia Loren.

Greek naval company Athens Day Cruise presented its one-day cruise product to travel professionals from all over the world at WTM London 2019.

Celestyal Cruises held a reception in the honor of US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt on its “Crystal” ship, in the presence of 300 American guests.

The Greek Tourism Ministry is getting ready to table a bill that will simplify procedures for the creation of diving and marine parks in Greece.

The development of Piraeus port into one of Europe’s leading container terminals topped Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ agenda of talks during his recent visit to China.

Royal Caribbean International is setting an uncharted course for adventure with the cruise line’s newest ship, Odyssey of the Seas.

Greece’s yachting market has gained ground over the 2014-2018 period, demonstrating robust demand for recreational boating, according to ICAP.

Astypalea should invest in marine tourism and take advantage of its prime geographical position, says Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas.

Greek MICE expert Dimitris Psaltis introduces the Prince of Athens, a concept that promotes the Athenian Riviera and offers an “all of Greece” unique experience.

Sky Princess, Princess Cruises’ newest ship, recently docked in Piraeus Port before sailing on its inaugural cruise to the Mediterranean and the Adriatic.

Ways to facilitate cruise tourism to Santorini were discussed between Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis and CLIA Europe’s Maria Deligianni.

Homeporting activity at the port of Piraeus was up by 18.2 percent during the first nine months of 2019, according to the Piraeus Port Authority.

Greece’s coordination committee for cruise affairs has resumed responsibilities, with its agenda focusing on the sector’s challenges and growth prospects.

Cruise travel to Greek destinations picked up pace in the first six months of the year driving a 10.1 percent increase in total receipts, according to the Bank of Greece.

Starting May 2020, Royal Caribbean’s “Explorer of the Seas” will set sail on seven- and nine-night itineraries to the best of Italy and the Greek islands, from Santorini to Mykonos …