Sea Tourism

Greece’s ferry service is expected to be disrupted on Monday, September 3, as the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 24-hour strike.

Plans for the creation of a waterway in Elefsina, West Attica, were discussed between Hellenic Seaplanes and the town’s mayor.

Greece is preparing to tender off the largest project to be carried out at Piraeus port to accommodate larger cruise ships.

Celebrity Cruises has unveiled a $500-million investment plan for the reimagining of its fleet, dubbed “The Celebrity Revolution”.

Smaller shipping companies have emerged the winners of the economic crisis, boosting their share of the market compared to major players, according to a study by XRTC Business Consultants.

MSC Cruises and Miami-Dade county have announced the signing of an MOU for the construction of a new Cruise Terminal at PortMiami.

Ferry operator Seajets has decided to offer a portion of each “Tera Jet” fare to the victims of the recent fire along the Northeastern coast of Attica in Greece.

Princess Cruises has completed the refurbishment of its 2,000-passenger “Sun Princess” ship, following a two-week refit in Singapore.

An online campaign calling for the reinstatement of a ferry service connecting Piraeus in Greece with Limassol in Cyprus, has thus far gathered over 11,400 signatures.

The Chania-Piraeus route, now handled by Minoan Lines’ “Mykonos Palace”, was inaugurated on Monday, during a special event at Souda Bay on Crete.

Greece is the third most popular cruise destination in Europe with 4.09 million passenger visits in 2017, according to a report released by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Residents of 49 Greek islands can now claim transportation discounts as announced earlier this year, by registering on the newly launched “Metaforiko Isodynamo” platform.

The European Consumer Center of Greece (ECC-Net) recently held an information event at the port of Piraeus to inform ferry travelers of their rights.

The island of Chios in September will host the 1st Shipping Decision Makers Weekend, which will be held on the occasion of the 18th Navigator Forum.

In view of the summer season, Greece’s consumer rights group “The Quality of Life EKPIZO”, urges passengers to be aware of their rights while traveling on ferries.

Minoan Lines will be handling the Piraeus-Chania ferry route over the summer, according to a decision by the Coastal Shipping Transport Council.

European port policy was the focus of the two-day Jean Monnet symposium, which was recently held on the Aegean island of Chios.

Hostelbay, in collaboration with shipping company Hellenic Seaways, has launched the “Greek Island Pass”, aiming to provide its customers with the best island hopping experience.

Thessaloniki authorities expressed their satisfaction over Seajets’ new ferry service connecting the northern city with the Sporades, the Cyclades and Crete.

Greek company Hellenic Seaplanes and the Central Port Authority of Elefsina are examining the creation of an Attica waterway network based in the port town west of Athens.