Sea Tourism

Greek coastal shipping company Minoan Lines posted robust net after-tax profit for the first half of 2018 at 1.9 million euros, with turnover at 35.9 million euros.

Greek ferry operator Seajets has added the “World Champion Jet” to its fleet, a passenger ship that has been included in the Guinness Book of World Records for its high speed.

Minoan Lines inaugurated its new Piraeus-Chania route, served by the Mykonos Palace Cruise Ferry, during a special ceremony at the port of Souda on Crete.

The total passenger traffic at Greek ports during the first quarter of the year recorded an increase of 8.2 percent, compared with the same period in 2017, according to ELSTAT.

Greece’s Piraeus Port Authority recently signed an MoU with China’s Guangzhou Port, one of the 10 largest commercial ports in the world.

The Elyros ferry, of Cretan passenger shipping company ANEK Lines, is now serving the Piraeus-Chania route with daily departures from both destinations.

Azamara Club Cruises recently held a festive naming ceremony to celebrate the addition of the “Azamara PursuitSM” to its existing fleet.

A bill that includes the provisions for the establishment and operation of waterways in Greece was tabled in parliament by the Greek Transport Ministry.

Seamen have ended a ferry strike in Greece that began on September 4 after coming to a pay raise agreement with coastal shipping operators.

Ferries in Greece will continue to remain docked on Tuesday, September 4, as the Panhellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a new 24-hour strike.

The itineraries of the ferry, “Eleftherios Venizelos” of ANEK Lines, will be operated by other vessels, following the amendment of the company’s routes between Piraeus and Chania.

Following the sale of the Thessaloniki Port Authority, Greece’s assets body is aiming to launch the third privatization phase of 10 ports across the country in fall.

The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation has decided to go ahead with a 24-hour nation-wide strike on Monday, September 3, adding that they are considering additional action.

The Thessaly Regional Tourism Service is seeking ways to address the issue of inconsistent coastal ferry transportation to the Sporades islands.

Minoan Lines on September 16 will hold the official inauguration ceremony of its Mykonos Palace ferry at the port of Souda on Crete with free admission.

The Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN) warns that ferry transport in Greece will see severe disruption due to a strike announced for September 3.

Greek travel agents have called for the ministers of shipping and tourism to intervene in order to prevent a 24-hour ferry strike announced for September 3.

Aiming to raise the bar on modern luxury travel, Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its technologically advanced theater and new entertainment venues on board its “Edge” ship.

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) has called for the Shipping Minister to intervene and prevent a 24-hour ferry strike announced by the country’s seamen for September 3.

Royal Caribbean International has developed “SoundSeeker”, an AI-powered tool that turns memorable photos into one-of-a-kind musical tracks based on their content.