Sea Tourism

The Greek Shipping Ministry is moving ahead with the green transition of the sector with Souda and Stylida port upgrades.

Greece is aiming to set up a maritime cluster that will focus on developing green technologies for the shipping sector.

Cruise travel and coastal shipping activities drive Piraeus Port Authority revenues up in 2023.

MSC Cruises has announced winter calls to Greek ports, expanding operation in Greece to year-round.

Cruise in Greece, a company offering unique one-day excursions to the islands of Agistri, Moni and Aegina, will be welcoming travelers back to its cruises as of April 1.

Greece’s annual East Med Yacht Show on Poros will see 120 boats on display this year and expects thousands of attendees throughout April 25-28.

As investments in ship technology continue, the availability of sustainable marine fuels at scale is the “missing piece in the puzzle”, says CLIA.

The Posidonia 2024 shipping trade show in Athens is seeing a significant rise in demand for exhibition space from advanced technology and innovation companies providing services to the industry.

The latest member of Seajets’ family, EuroChampion Jet, which can transport 1,500 passengers and 380 vehicles, is ready to be painted in the company’s livery.

Greece broke all cruise records in 2023 with 49 Greek ports welcoming 5,230 cruise ship arrivals and 7,003,150 passengers.

Celebrity Cruises has booked a total of 20 calls to Thessaloniki this year, up from six in 2023.

Celebrity Cruises has chosen Piraeus, Greece, as the homeport for its revamped “Infinity” vessel, which will offer seven to 11-night sailings until October.

Dodekanisos Seaways will include the North Aegean Islands in its ferry schedule after North Aegean Region’s request.

A strong line up of government ministers and cruise line global CEOs will attend CLIA’s Cruise Week Europe event next month.

Greece is moving ahead with sustainable actions that will boost the ‘Blue Economy’ and protect marine ecosystems.

Yacht charter activity in Greece picked up pace in the 2022-2023 period demonstrating the country’s leading position in Europe.

The Greek Tourism Ministry received 41 investment plans after a call for projects that will upgrade the country’s ports and marinas.

Decarbonisation of shipping and the introduction of new technologies will be on the agenda of the Posidonia 2024 shipping exhibition in Athens this June.

A shoreline use bill in Greece which foresees stricter penalties and e-auctions for beach use is now open for public comment.

The Greek tourism and shipping ministries have prioritized policies that will increase cruise ship arrivals in 2024 and safeguard destinations.