Sea Tourism

The waterway in Patra is now the third to receive approval, paving the way for the launch of an invitation of interest in order to find the contractor who will …

The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 48-hour nationwide strike in all ship categories on May 16-17.

The launch of a cruise berthing management system that will regulate incoming traffic to Santorini has been announced by the Municipal Port Fund of Thira.

Piraeus is among 22 ports to be visited by the Majestic Princess on her 49-day “Silk Road Sea Route” from Rome to Shanghai.

All passenger ferries will remain docked across Greece on Monday, May 1, as ferry workers will go on a 24-hour strike to mark May Day.

Celestyal Cruises recently welcomed the first group of 250 tourists from the People’s Republic of China on board the “Celestyal Olympia” ship to sail the Aegean.

Passenger shipping company ANEK LINES, which connects Crete with numerous destinations in Greece, is celebrating 50 years of presence in the industry.

The Greek Shipping Ministry is planning to reduce rates at marinas for boats not in use, while it will look into the issue of illegal boat licenses and the implementation …

Ferry shipping traffic for the Orthodox Easter period is expected to record last year’s levels, according to the Greek Shipowners Association for Passenger Ships (SEEN).

New cruise products and theme-based experiences were on the agenda of Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura’s meetings at the Seatrade Cruise Global conference.

Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura focused on the growth potential of cruise tourism to Greece at the Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Florida.

The shipping and tourism industries are concerned over a proposed charge for recreational vessels as discussed in a draft bill tabled in parliament.

A European Parliament Committee for Transport and Tourism on February 27 will explore ways to modernize the legislation on the registration of persons traveling within the EU.

If a sufficient number of waterways is not licensed for this summer season then “hydroplanes will never make it to Greece”, according to Hellenic Seaplanes.

The government aims for the development of home porting in Greece, Shipping Minister Panagiotis Kouroumblis told sector professionals recently.

A committee for the coordination of air and sea transport in Greece will be set up to ensure that remote islands remain connected with the mainland.

The Greek Shipping Ministry will explore ways to ensure that remote islands remain connected with the mainland with the introduction of combined transport.

Europe’s cruise sector is actively reaching out to Asian markets in efforts to maintain its strong hold as the world’s second top cruise destination.

The Hellenic Chamber of Shipping has launched “Maritime Hellas”, the first Greek maritime cluster, to promote the interests of the Greek shipping sector.

Cruise passengers to Greece recorded a 5 percent increase in 2016, making it a ”good year” for the industry compared to 2015, according to the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME).