Sea Tourism

By working together, ELIME and HELMEPA are paving the way for greener, safer, and more resilient Greek ports, ensuring a sustainable future for maritime operations.

Celestyal is celebrating Valentine’s Day and offering complimentary cabin upgrades on select departures in 2025 through to 2027.

The Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation (PNO) has announced a 24-hour nationwide strike across all categories of ships, set for Friday, February 28.

The 2025 cruise season at the Port of Thessaloniki officially commenced on February 4 with the arrival of Celebrity Cruises’ Infinity ship.

The tourist port of Poros is set to undergo a significant upgrade that will improve sustainability and elevate the overall experience for visitors to the island.

Greece is set to invest 2 billion euros in maritime transport and island policy with a focus on the green transition.

Destination sustainability will take center stage at the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) in May in Heraklion, Crete, organized by Posidonia Exhibitions S.A..

Greece is seeking EU funding of up to 400 million euros to enhance coastal ferry connections, particularly on remote island lines, also referred to as “barren routes”.

Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias, during his visit to the boot Düsseldorf fair in Germany, highlighted the region’s growing prominence as a key yachting hub.

Ferry ticket prices in Greece are expected to rise sharply due to new environmental regulations, with increases of up to 12%, beginning in May 2025.