Sea Tourism

Greek cruise ship owners have submitted proposals to the government to improve safety and operations.

Greek ferries will be required to create designated areas for people with mobility limitations.

The port of Piraeus climbed to 4th place in European container rankings, despite a general decline in container traffic across leading EU ports.

The Greek Maritime Ministry has approved a new dock for the Dodecanese island of Kalymnos, enhancing the safety of large vessels, including cruise ships.

Meeting the demand for ferry transport of passengers, vehicles, and pets between Greece and Cyprus, Daleela will continue its service at least through 2027.

All passenger ferries scheduled to arrive at or depart from Rafina today will be redirected to Lavrio Port due to the ongoing wildfires in northeastern Attica.

To address the environmental and overcrowding impact on popular Greek destinations, the disembarkation fee for cruise ship passengers may increase to 10 euros per person.

Greek coastal shipping companies face significant challenges, including the need to replace aging fleets with greener vessels, according to a study by XRTC.

Greece’s ferry ticket prices are under close scrutiny, says Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Cruise in Greece is showcasing the beauty of Agistri, Moni, and Aegina to visitors worldwide, offering carefully designed itineraries. 

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni presented tourism investment opportunities in Greece to the UAE Ambassador in Athens.

Hellenic Seaplanes and Nordic Seaplanes are set to enhance synergies and advance the seaplane flight market across Europe.

The Greek government is expected to soon announce measures aimed at more efficient and effective management of the country’s cruise ports.

The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs is actively monitoring ferry ticket prices to address and prevent profiteering in Greece’s passenger ship sector.

CLIA has confirmed the strong interest of cruise companies in expanding their itineraries to include new Greek destinations.

The Greek government has approved the signing of a contract with Lamda Marinas Investments to construct, operate and manage the new mega-yacht marina of Corfu.

A new berth allocation platform is set to operate at Lavrio Port, enhancing its capability to accommodate cruise ships and ferries.

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) has launched a tender for the development of the Spilia Yacht Shelter on Corfu.

The ports of Igoumenitsa and Corfu in 2023 saw increases in passenger traffic in distinct maritime tourism segments.

The port upgrade projects in Souda, Crete, and Stylida, Central Greece, are set to be financed through the Resilience and Recovery Fund.