Sea Tourism

A small group of Greece’s industry leading superyacht captains have joined forces to create the Hellenic Yacht Masters Club (HYMC) to advance the prospects of the country’s yachting industry.

Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty has been appointed chairman of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Minoan Lines’ passengers will now have the opportunity to enjoy new Cretan gastronomy experiences when traveling on the Festos Palace and Knossos Palace cruise ferries.

Hellenic Seaplanes carried out its first seaplane test run to the Greek port of Lavrio, southeast of Athens, aiming for a summer launch.

Greece is a leading country in terms of yacht charter availability, according to a report released by yachting experts Riginos.

Seaplane ports on three Greek islets in the Diapontian Island complex, northwest of Corfu, received approval this week.

The heads of Seajets, Alpha Lines and Golden Star Ferries have formed a new association for owners of high-speed coastal shipping vessels.

Piraeus Port in Greece achieved a historical record in 2023 by welcoming some 1.5 million cruise passengers in total, compared to 880,000 in 2022.

Royal Caribbean has signed on as the Official Cruise Line Partner of Eurovision, the world-renowned music competition, for 2024 and 2025.

Greece has opened a new charter permission system for international recreational boats and vessels.

Athanasios Liagkos, the executive chairman of the Thessaloniki Port Authority, has been elected president of the Hellenic Ports Association (ELIME) for a two-year mandate.

MSC Cruises is inviting the world to discover the beauty of cruising in a more conscious way through its new global marketing campaign – “For a greater beauty” – across …

The Greek Shipping Ministry is aiming in 2024 to upgrade maritime education, enhance port safety and digitize services.

Greece was one of the countries in the EU to remain in the lead in terms of maritime passenger transport in 2022.

‘Sustainable Sailing in Greece” guide was presented in London with practical ways to sail the Greek islands responsibly.

Greece’s Flisvos Marina becomes a top mega yachting destination thanks to the implementation of a set of best practices.

A new seaplane port to be constructed on Kea island received approval this month.

CLIA has a plan to maximise the benefits to Greece from cruising and help unlock its potential for sustainable growth as a cruise hub.

A new era of growth begins for one of the most important ports in Northern Greece in Kavala after the signing of an agreement with an investor.

The main port at Agios Konstantinos in Central Greece will for the first time be accessible to small and medium-sized cruise ships.